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An aspiring stand-up comedian (Riaad Moosa) tries to keep his latest gig a secret from his disapproving father (Vincent Ebrahim).

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Anton Bitel Sight & Sound comedy itself is also one of the film's dividing lines of Islamic identity, as Cassim and Ebrahim negotiate (and redefine) together how many ha's it takes to pass from what is 'halal' (permissible) to what is 'halaam' (sinful). Mar 6, 2013 Full Review Mae Abdulbaki Punch Drunk Critics Feel-good, humorous, and really shines the most when Moosa takes to the stage and gives us a dose of his comedy. Rated: 3/5 Aug 14, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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Shaun G Religious but powerful actors Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/07/24 Full Review Audience Member Very few films manage to be so funny and touching at the same time. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/17/23 Full Review Audience Member A pleasant South African film. I didn't think they made them that way down there but evidently they do. It is about a Muslim guy who wants to do stand up, his conservative father doesn't want him to, and the story goes on cruise control after that. Will the father be smiling in the audience at the end of the movie? I'll never tell! It sure made the film festival crowd I saw it with in Cleveland happy, though. It is interesting to see other cultures in far-off lands, but otherwise it is pretty ordinary. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/14/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis An aspiring stand-up comedian (Riaad Moosa) tries to keep his latest gig a secret from his disapproving father (Vincent Ebrahim).
Director
Craig Freimond
Screenwriter
Craig Freimond
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 10, 2016
Runtime
1h 34m
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