It’s Not That Funny (2019)

Biography, Documentary, Short Film

Director: Mike Bernstein

Writer(s): N/A

Starring: Anna Akana, Sara Benincasa, Rachel Bloom, Wayne Brady, Chris Gethard, Riki Lindhome, Sarah Silverman, Rainn Wilson

Synopsis: Sometimes the business of making people laugh is no laughing matter. With more reported instances of substance abuse, depression, loneliness, and suicide, the line between comedy and tragedy is getting thinner and the need for open conversation about mental health is more important than ever before. Developed in partnership with Funny Or Die, “It’s Not That Funny,” is a documentary that brings comedians together for an honest look and real conversations about comedy + mental health. When the cost of bringing others joy is your own joy, the cost is too high.

Release Date: May 30, 2019 (USA) | Length: 25 min | Genre: Biography | MPAA Rating: NR | Note(s): It looks like their are people in the trailer not listed in the IMDB cast list. Currently looking for the documentary. It is supposed to have premiered on SoulPancake.com but I didn’t see the documentary listed there.