Trevor Noah: You Laugh But It's True

Trevor Noah: You Laugh But It's True

Trevor Noah: You Laugh But It's True

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Trevor Noah: You Laugh But It's True

2011

1h 24m

6.6(41 votes)

Documentary

Comedy

Overview

In the world of stand-up comedy in South Africa, Trevor Noah uses his childhood experiences in a biracial family during apartheid to prepare for his first one-man show.

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5 members

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Trevor Noah

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Trevor Noah

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Loyiso Gola

Self

Loyiso Gola

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Rabin Harduth

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Kagiso Lediga

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Kagiso Lediga

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David Newton

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