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Roots of Comedy with Jesus Trejo - Season 1

Series: Roots of Comedy with Jesus Trejo
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Episodes
6
Rating
TVPG
Year
2024
Language
English
Publisher
PBS

About

Part comedy, part social commentary, host Jesus Trejo embarks on a journey across America meeting with six rising comedians who explore the mosaic of our nation through the lens of stand-up comedy.

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Episodes

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1. Ali Sultan

30m

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In Minneapolis, Jesus Trejo bonds with Yemeni comedian, Ali Sultan. The episode features a traditional Yemeni dinner, a soccer match, and a boat ride, all full of laughter and cultural exchange. Beyond the stage, Ali opens up about his mental health struggles, highlighting how comedy and exercise have helped his well-being.

2. Vanessa Gonzalez

30m

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Jesus embarks on a journey to Texas to meet with rising comedy star, Vanessa Gonzalez. In an Austin comedy show, Vanessa shares the humor of her childhood as the daughter of border patrol agents in Laredo. They head to the border town to meet with Vanessa's family, and her journey comes full circle when she performs in her hometown, for the first time.

3. Eeland Stribling

30m

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Jesus Trejo travels to Denver, Colorado to meet African American comedian, Eeland Stribling. Eeland is an environmental biologist, an avid fly fisherman, and an advocate for the outdoors, who shares his passion with the kids in his community. Eeland showcases the power of laughter and the importance of connecting with nature to achieve true life balance.

Extended Details

  • Closed CaptionsEnglish

Artists

Donny Jacksondirector
Juan Devisproducer
Danny Leeproducer
Jesus Trejoactor
Ali Sultanactor