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Trailer | The Last Laugh

Season 18 Episode 14 | 29s

The Holocaust would seem to be an absolutely off-limits topic for comedy. But is it? The Last Laugh offers fresh insights into this question, with an intimate portrayal of Auschwitz survivor Renee Firestone alongside interviews with influential comedians and thinkers.

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