# Comedian (2002)

> A candid, often hilarious look at Jerry Seinfeld rebuilding his stand-up career from the ground up after sitcom fame.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/12036

## Facts

- Runtime: 82 min
- Genres: Comedy, Documentary
- Director: Christian Charles
- Cast: Jerry Seinfeld, Orny Adams, Greg Giraldo, Jim Norton, Sherrod Small, Allan Havey, Colin Quinn, Cynthia Koury
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0328962/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, self-aware, candid, comedy night, documentary night

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