Deep Dive: It Started As a Joke (2019)
Film Lens
It Started As a Joke chronicles the Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival, which ran for a decade and concluded with a final farewell show. The film details Eugene Mirman's distinctive humor and his influence on the alternative comedy scene. It captures the essence of the festival and the community built around it, providing a retrospective look at the performances and the relationships formed over the years.
The documentary also emphasizes the role of comedy as a source of healing during difficult times. By featuring various performances and personal anecdotes, it presents a bittersweet farewell to an era while celebrating the joy and connection that comedy brings to people's lives.
Why Watch
- •See Eugene Mirman's unique brand of humor.
- •Follow the decade-long journey of a comedy festival.
- •Meet various comedians who participated in the festival.
Did You Know
•The Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival ran for ten years.
•The documentary has a runtime of 76 minutes.
•The final show of the festival is included in the film.
Perfect For
Alternative comedy fansEugene Mirman enthusiastsFestival culture lovers