It Started As a Joke (2019)

In the heartwarming documentary, It Started As A Joke, the audience is invited on a captivating decade-long journey through the Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival, leading up to its emotional farewell performance. This film not only pays homage to Eugene’s distinctive comedic style and his pivotal influence on the alternative comedy landscape, but it also paints a poignant goodbye to an unforgettable era. The narrative underscores the transformative power of humor, serving as a lighthearted balm to life's harshest realities. It features riveting interviews with comedy luminaries including Michael Ian Black, Kristen Schaal, Wyatt Cenac, Ira Glass, John Hodgman, Kumail Nanjiani, Reggie Watts, and Michael Showalter. Additionally, the film presents unforgettable performances by comedy veterans Janeane Garofalo, Jim Gaffigan, Jon Glaser, Mike Birbiglia, and Bobcat Goldthwait, among others. This is not merely a film about comedy - it's a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, bound to resonate with viewers long after the curtain falls.

It Started As a Joke is a comedy movie featuring Eugene Mirman and directed by Ken Druckerman.

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