Renée Firestone, a Holocaust survivor, discusses the role of humor in the Holocaust alongside comedians like Mel Brooks and Sarah Silverman, raising questions about the acceptability of such jokes.
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Renée Firestone, a Holocaust survivor, discusses the role of humor in the Holocaust alongside comedians like Mel Brooks and Sarah Silverman, raising questions about the acceptability of such jokes.
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Synopsis
Renée Firestone, a Holocaust survivor, reflects on humor during her time in concentration camps. She is joined by comedians like Mel Brooks and Sarah Silverman in a discussion about the role of comedy in addressing the Holocaust. The film questions whether jokes about such a tragic event can ever be acceptable. It features interviews and archival footage, including clips of Joan Rivers and Jerry Lewis. Premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 18, 2016, the documentary runs for 89 minutes.
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The GuardianDocumentary asks survivors as well as comedians including Mel Brooks and Sarah Silverman to consider whether it’s right to make jokes about death camps.
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Why Watch
- Meet Holocaust survivor Renée Firestone's unique perspective.
- See Mel Brooks and Sarah Silverman discuss comedy boundaries.
- Find out how humor was used in concentration camps.
Did You Know
- The Last Laugh premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 18, 2016.
- The film has a score of 98% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 46 reviews.
- Renée Firestone is an Auschwitz survivor featured in the film.
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Who directed The Last Laugh?
The Last Laugh was directed by Ferne Pearlstein.
What is the Rotten Tomatoes score for The Last Laugh?
The Last Laugh has a score of 98% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 46 reviews.
When did The Last Laugh premiere?
The Last Laugh premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 18, 2016.
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