Movies by Linda Mendoza
Wanda Sykes: Not Normal
Wanda Sykes tackles politics, reality TV, racism and the secret she'd take to the grave in this rollicking, no-holds-barred stand-up special.
George Carlin : The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize
The award is not intended to be given posthumously, but Carlin's death occurred between the announcement and the ceremony. Those there to honor Carlin included: Joan Rivers, Jon Stewart, Bill Maher, Lewis Black, Denis Leary, Margaret Cho, Garry Shandling, and Lily Tomlin.
Bill Burr: One Night Stand
Well-traveled comedian and 'Late Night with Conan O'Brien' regular Bill Burr steps into the spotlight in this stand-up special.
Tiffany Haddish: Black Mitzvah
On her 40th birthday, Tiffany Haddish drops a bombastic special studded with singing, dancing and raunchy reflections on her long road to womanhood.
Tracey Ullman: Live and Exposed
After inhabiting dozens of comical alter-egos over the course of her award-winning career, Tracey Ullman finally "takes on" the one role that spawned all of her characters — herself.
One Night Stand: Flight of the Conchords
A quirky live performance feature featuring New Zealand folk-parody duo Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie, who earned raves at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and Melbourne Comedy Festival and who won the Bass Ale Award for Best Alternative Act at the 2005 U.S. Comedy Arts Festival.
Hazelle!
Presented by HBO and recorded live at the American Palace Theatre in New York, 'Hazelle!' a one-woman show consisting of a series of interconnected vignettes involving a host of Hazelle Goodman's well-crafted and distinct characters, which center on a NY York neighborhood. Often hilarious, sometimes poignant, but always though provoking and brilliantly performed, Goodman uses humor to celebrate humanity in way that is as relevant in 1995 as it is timeless.
Wanda Sykes: I'm an Entertainer
The comedy icon sounds off on parenting with her French wife, the perils of public bathrooms and why she's tired of going high when others go low.
Katherine Ryan: Glitter Room
Fresh from a tour, comedian Katherine Ryan shares shrewd observations about school bullies, revenge bodies and raising a very fancy child.
Nikki Glaser: Good Clean Filth
Comedian and actress Nikki Glaser takes on a range of topics in her brutally-honest yet conversational style. Whether she’s dishing about sex, outlining the do’s and dont’s of dating (and how to trick someone into marriage), or oversharing about her (not-so-private) parts, Glaser delivers an hour of unapologetic and no-holds-barred comedy around topics often considered “taboo,” and showcases her ability to pivot from humiliating moments to being an empowering voice for women: the kind she yearned for as a confused adolescent.
Sam Jay: Salute Me or Shoot Me
Comedian and writer Sam Jay takes the stage for a hilariously frank discussion on embracing our differences, the stresses of long-term relationships, and the power of empathy. Deftly showcasing her conversational style, this comedy special is a witty and raw examination of life's challenges and society at large.
Happy Days: 30th Anniversary Reunion
The 30th Anniversary Reunion of Happy Days