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2017111 minPGdocumentary

7.6/ 10(37 ratings)• TMDB

Freedom Of Expression Censorship

Tickling Giants

2017111 minPGdocumentary

7.6/ 10(37 ratings)• TMDB

Bassem Youssef, a former cardiologist, faces censorship and threats as he uses humor to critique Egypt's political situation during the Arab Spring.

“Are you brave enough to tell a joke?”

Freedom Of Expression Censorship

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Bassem Youssef, a former cardiologist, faces censorship and threats as he uses humor to critique Egypt's political situation during the Arab Spring.

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Sara Takslerdirector

Sara Takslerwriter

Bassem Youssef

Bassem Youssefcast

Jon Stewart

Jon Stewartcast

Shady Alfons

Shady Alfonscast

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Bassem Youssef, a former cardiologist, became a leading satirist during the Arab Spring in Egypt. He hosted "Al Bernameg," a comedy show that emerged as a platform for free expression amid political change. "Tickling Giants" follows Youssef as he faces censorship and threats while delivering political satire. The film includes interviews and archival footage, illustrating the role of humor in a society grappling with the transition from dictatorship to democracy.

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