Tickling Giants (2017)

7.6/10 111 min Documentary

Overview

The Arab Spring in Egypt: From a dictator to free elections, back to a dictatorship. One comedy show united the country and tested the limits of free press. This is the story of Bassem Youssef, a cardiologist turned comedian, the Jon Stewart of Egypt, and his show "The Show".

Cast

Bassem Youssef

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Jon Stewart

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Shady Alfons

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Khaled Mansour

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Ayman Wattar

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