Tickling Giants (2017)

Name: Tickling Giants
Director: Sara Taksler
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2017-03-15
Duration: 1 h 51 min
Cast: Bassem Youssef, Jon Stewart, Shady Alfons, Khaled Mansour

Documentary

Director: Sara Taksler

Cast: Bassem Youssef, Jon Stewart, Shady Alfons, Khaled Mansour

Runtime111 min

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The Arab Spring in Egypt: From a dictator to free elections, back to a dictatorship. One comedy show united the country and tested the limits of free press. This is the story of Bassem Youssef, a cardiologist turned comedian, the Jon Stewart of Egypt, and his show "The Show".

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Fans of incisive social commentary and politically-charged satire will be captivated by the story of Bassem Youssef, the 'Jon Stewart of Egypt,' in this 2017 documentary directed by Sara Taksler. Youssef's bravery in using his comedy show to challenge government oppression during the Arab Spring is a gripping and thought-provoking narrative that highlights the power of free press and artistic expression.

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Tickling Giants is a 2017 American documentary film directed by Sara Taksler, about the story of Bassem Youssef, who, in the midst of the 2011 Egyptian revolution, left his job as a heart surgeon to become a full-time comedian. Dubbed "The Egyptian Jon Stewart," Bassem creates the satirical show Al Bernameg. Tickling Giants follows the team of Al Bernameg as they endure physical threats, protests, and legal action as a result of the show.