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Trevor Noah: You Laugh But It's True
20116.71h 24m
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.
Directed by David Paul Meyer
Produced by David Paul Meyer
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Trevor Noah
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Loyiso Gola
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Rabin Harduth
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Kagiso Lediga
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David Newton
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About Trevor Noah: You Laugh But It's True
Trevor Noah: You Laugh But It's True is a documentary, comedy film released in 2011. Directed by David Paul Meyer, it stars Trevor Noah, Loyiso Gola, Rabin Harduth. 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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