Laughing Matters

Laughing Matters

Laughing Matters

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Laughing Matters

"The funny business of being sad"

2019

0h 29m

8.0(1 votes)

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Overview

Comedians come together for an honest look and real conversations about comedy + mental health because when the cost of bringing others joy is your own joy...the cost is too high.

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11 members

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Sarah Silverman

Self

Sarah Silverman

Acting

Chris Gethard

Self

Chris Gethard

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Neal Brennan

Self

Neal Brennan

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Sara Benincasa

Self

Sara Benincasa

Acting

Rachel Bloom

Self

Rachel Bloom

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Baron Vaughn

Self

Baron Vaughn

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Aparna Nancherla

Self

Aparna Nancherla

Acting

Rainn Wilson

Self

Rainn Wilson

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Wayne Brady

Self

Wayne Brady

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Riki Lindhome

Self

Riki Lindhome

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Anna Akana

Self

Anna Akana

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