
Matt Rife: Natural Selection(2023)
From his problem with protection crystals to his beef with social media trolls, comedian Matt Rife holds nothing back in this rollicking stand-up special.


“Comedy isn't funny.”
Comedian Henry Phillips is lured to LA by a renowned TV producer who wants to bring his story of failure to the screen. But when a major network gets involved, Henry must decide whether he wants to make jokes for a living, or be the butt of them.

Sarah Silverman
Sharon Levine

Henry Phillips
Henry Phillips

J.K. Simmons
Jay Warren

Mike Judge
Ed

Michaela Watkins
Mara

Tig Notaro
Jillian

Jim Jefferies
Charlie

Al Madrigal
Officer Delgado

Nikki Glaser
Claire the Bartender
Brendon Walsh
Jon
Punching Henry is a comedy film released in 2017 exploring themes of comedian, television producer, los angeles, california, songwriter, struggling career, ambushed. Directed by Gregori Viens, it stars Sarah Silverman, Henry Phillips, J.K. Simmons. Comedian Henry Phillips is lured to LA by a renowned TV producer who wants to bring his story of failure to the screen. But when a major network gets involved, Henry must decide whether he wants to make jokes for a living, or be the butt of them.
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