

Trevor Noah: You Laugh But It's True
2011-10-22 · 84 min · ★ 6.7
In the world of stand-up comedy in South Africa, Trevor Noah uses his childhood experiences in a biracial family during apartheid to prepare for his first one-man show.
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- Directors
- David Paul Meyer
- Production companies
- Day 1 Films
- Countries
- South Africa, United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Trevor NoahSelf
Loyiso GolaSelf
Kagiso LedigaSelf
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