Township to the Stage


1h 24m 2011

Brief Synopsis

A portrait of multiracial comedian Trevor Noah who attempts his first one-man show in South Africa's small stand-up community. Developing material from memories of growing up under apartheid, Trevor faces a multitude of challenges: criticism from other comics, lingering racial tension, and a shockin

Film Details

Genre
Biography
Documentary
Release Date
2011
Production Company
Day 1 Films ; Day 1 Films

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 24m

Synopsis

A portrait of multiracial comedian Trevor Noah who attempts his first one-man show in South Africa's small stand-up community. Developing material from memories of growing up under apartheid, Trevor faces a multitude of challenges: criticism from other comics, lingering racial tension, and a shocking family tragedy. Despite numerous hurdles, Trevor dreams of taking the South African comedy scene to the world stage.

Film Details

Genre
Biography
Documentary
Release Date
2011
Production Company
Day 1 Films ; Day 1 Films

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 24m

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