Tickling Giants (2017)
1h 51m
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March 15, 2017Release Date
Plot.
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".
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Cast & Crew.
Bassem Youssef
Self
Jon Stewart
Self
Shady Alfons
Self
Ayman Wattar
Himself
Mohamed Andeel
Himself
Khaled Mansour
Self
Hend Radwan
Herself
Ayman Wattar
Self
Miral El Desoki
Herself
Sara Taksler
Director
Tarek AIQazzaz
Himself
Maziar Bahari
Producer
Monica Hampton
Producer
Frederic Rose
Producer
Paul Tyan
Composer
Jamie Canobbio
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Tickling Giants is a 2017 American documentary film directed by Sara Taksler, about the story of Bassem Youssef, who, in the midst of the 2011 Egyptian revolution, left his job as a heart surgeon to become a full-time comedian. Dubbed "The Egyptian Jon Stewart," Bassem creates the satirical show Al Bernameg. Tickling Giants follows the team of Al Bernameg as they endure physical threats, protests, and legal action as a result of the show.