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Haitian-born, Brooklyn-based comic Tanael “TJ” Joachim explores the process and art of developing a joke. We follow him during the pandemic as he hones his routine during subway rides and with supportive friends. His brand of comedy frames family and culture against the unique experience of living in New York City as an immigrant.
The Making of a Griot | United States of Comedy, Ep. 1 | Independent Lens
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United States of Comedy showcases emerging, diverse voices in comedy from Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta, and Austin, providing a rare, intimate glimpse into their backstories alongside a mix of standup. Their jokes strike a chord with audiences from all walks of life, but here you get to know their personal stories, giving a finer appreciation of how they’ve honed their craft.
Executive Producers
Carrie Lozano
Lois Vossen
Neda Armian
Habib Yazdi
Produced and Directed by
Habib Yazdi
Producer
Jackie Aude
Executive in Charge of Production
Royd Chung
Senior Manager, Short-Form Content
Pamela Torno
Supervising Producer
Pamela Torno
Editors
Dan Berk
Gen Liu
Director of Photography
Steve McCord
Sound
Dennis Rainaldi
Rob Cole
Nikolas Zasimczuk
Original Music
Gil Talmi and Sam Bishoff
Music Supervisor
Andrew Gross
Comedian Casting
Rachel Reiss, CSA
Re-recording Mixer
Jared Horowitz
Color
Nicholas Lareau
Additional Photography
Habib Yazdi
Camera Operator
Frank Sun
Assistant Camera
Luis Romero
Post Media Operations Specialist
Raul Mendez
Production Assistant
Sara Jane Henman
Title Design
Paula Wegman
Archival Material provided by
Tanael Joachim
Clearance Counsel
Innes Smolansky, Esq.
Locations
Chez Alex
Gotham Comedy Club
La Fonda
Independent Lens Short-Form Funding Provided By:
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Acton Family Giving
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
Ford Foundation
Park Foundation
Wyncote Foundation
National Endowment for the Arts
United States of Comedy is a co-production of XY CONTENT and Independent Television Service (ITVS), with funding provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB). This program was produced by XY CONTENT, which is solely responsible for its content.
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