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The Comedy Club

  • Coastal Repertory Theatre 1167 Main Street Half Moon Bay, CA, 94019 United States (map)

Documentary - 1 hr 30 min

About this film:

When a fire destroys Cobb's Comedy Club in San Francisco, defiant owner Tom Sawyer and his crew of comedians rebuild it, hoping to revive the struggling indie comedy scene. As a breeding ground for young comedians, Cobb's could not be equaled. Jim Carrey, Dana Carvey, Paula Poundstone, Bob Saget, Ellen DeGeneres, Bob Goldthwait, Bill Maher, Kevin Pollak and many more developed at this small club. Through newly uncovered archival footage of the comics and unlimited access to the club, David C. Schendel (Yank Tanks, 2003) documents the roller coaster ride to re-open the legendary independent venue and keep it open against all odds.

Q&A moderated by Coastal Windage host Rueben Truthmaker with special guest, Tom Sawyer and comedian, director, producer, writer, W. Kamau Bell.

Profile of W. Kamau Bell

Comedian, W. Kamau Bell.

Tom Sawyer, owner of The Comedy Club.

Short Paradise screening will precede Comedy Club.

Please Note: Campesinso: America’s Unsung Heroes (22min short) NOW SCREENING AFTER BURIED on DECEMBER 29 at 6:15 PM

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