Rising comedy star Jerrod Carmichael takes to the stage of The Comedy Store in Hollywood, CA where he comically subverts such subjects as poverty, wealth, crime and race and presents his unique take on national tragedies, female empowerment, and more.
Direction
Spike Lee's tight close-ups make you feel trapped in Jerrod's worldview.
Acting
Carmichael's deadpan delivery weaponizes awkward silence.
Production
The Comedy Store's gritty intimacy vs. glossy HBO specials.
Director
Spike Lee
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This dropped in 2014, pre-Carmichael's NBC sitcom and pre-Hannibal's Cosby takedown — capturing two comedians right before their mainstream explosions.
Spike Lee rarely directs stand-up; his choice to shoot this in cramped 4:3 ratio at The Comedy Store instead of spacious theater format was deliberate class commentary on who gets 'polished' comedy.
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