Tag: Holocaust Humor
Two Jews, Adam Shor and Eyal Wartelsky, confront the complexities of their Jewish identity through comedy amidst a global resurgence of antisemitism.
Jewish humor, particularly American Jewish humor, is characterized by its ability to punch upwards or sideways in a profound and often self-reflective manner.
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‘Life is Beautiful’ hit US theaters 25 years ago. The film’s Holocaust humor raised issues that linger today.
The article reflects on the 25th anniversary of the film "Life is Beautiful" and its use of Holocaust humor.
Gilbert Gottfried, the comedic talent known for his unique voice and raunchy humor, has passed away at the age of 67.
In episode 86 of Unorthodox, filmmaker Ferne Pearlstein discusses her documentary "The Last Laugh" which explores the topic of joking about the Holocaust with comedians like Mel Brooks and Sarah Silverman.