Over 20,000 people attended sold-out comedy shows across Dubai, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt, challenging cultural misconceptions through humor.
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Over 20,000 people attended sold-out comedy shows across Dubai, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt, challenging cultural misconceptions through humor.
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Ahmed Ahmed stands on stage in Dubai, where laughter fills the air. "Just Like Us" features a lineup of international comedians, including Maz Jobrani and Whitney Cummings, as they perform across the Middle East. The film captures sold-out shows in cities like Cairo and Beirut, with audiences totaling over 20,000. It illustrates how stand-up comedy is gaining popularity in the region, allowing a new generation to connect through humor. The documentary premiered at the 2010 Tribeca Film Festival and had its theatrical release in Los Angeles on June 6, 2011.
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Why Watch
- See Ahmed Ahmed's directorial debut in comedy.
- Meet international comedians like Maz Jobrani and Whitney Cummings.
- Find out how comedy is changing in the Middle East.
Did You Know
- The film premiered at the 2010 Tribeca Film Festival.
- It features a sold-out audience of over 20,000 people across four countries.
- The documentary was filmed in multiple locations, including Cairo, Dubai, and Beirut.
- It includes an original score by Omar Fadel and licensed tracks from various artists.
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Who directed the documentary Just Like Us?
Ahmed Ahmed directed Just Like Us.
When did Just Like Us premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival?
Just Like Us premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2010.
What countries are featured in Just Like Us?
Just Like Us features cultures from Dubai, Lebanon, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Egypt.
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