# Jerry Before Seinfeld (2017)

> Jerry Seinfeld revisits the New York club where his career began, pairing classic stand-up with an affectionate archive of the comedian he was becoming.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/324138

## Facts

- Runtime: 62 min
- Genres: Comedy, Documentary
- Director: Michael Bonfiglio
- Cast: Jerry Seinfeld, Jay Leno, Mark Schiff, Jimmy Brogan, Johnny Carson, Andy Kaufman, Ed Koch
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7310906/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, nostalgic, warm, comedy night, stand-up marathon

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