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NYC comedy fest debunks Muslim stereotypes

Season 2015 | 4m 06s

At a recent comedy festival in New York City, the big joke was Islam -- that is, being a Muslim in America. Organizers say the three-night "Muslim Funny Fest," highlighting stand-up by Muslim comics, was the first of its kind. NewsHour's Megan Thompson reports.

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