Trevor Noah: You Laugh But It's True

2011 1h 24m EN

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6.7

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★6.7TMDB · 43

DocumentaryComedy

Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Trevor Noah
Self
Loyiso Gola
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Rabin Harduth
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Kagiso Lediga
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David Newton
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: David Paul Meyer
Languages: English
Countries: South Africa, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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84 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 15 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: South Africa, United States of America.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by David Paul Meyer, shot by Brent Clegg. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Trevor Noah and Loyiso Gola and Rabin Harduth carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1671547 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 43 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

David Paul Meyer directs. Brent Clegg behind the camera. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in South Africa, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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184 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 15 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: South Africa, United States of America.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Directed by David Paul Meyer, shot by Brent Clegg. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Trevor Noah and Loyiso Gola and Rabin Harduth carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt1671547 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 43 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.