Stand Up! A Comedian Backstage
2014 · 29m · N/A
Documentary
Directed by
Moritz Jakobi
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Stand Up! A Comedian Backstage
Overview
Hennes Bender has been successful as a comedian for over 20 years. In Stand Up. A comedian backstage, he gives us a glimpse into his life as a comedian. What happens behind the scenes? How does he see his job himself and how does he make his performance accessible to deaf people?
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