Trevor Noah: Afraid of the Dark
Trevor Noah turns race, borders, and geopolitics into an energetic hour of incisive, internationally minded stand-up.
Overview
A comedic exploration of the complexities of race and politics in America, delivered with sharp wit and insight.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- irreverent
- thoughtful
- comedy night
- political humor viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the special as a sharp, engaging showcase for Trevor Noah's observational political comedy.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Noah builds recurring observations around race in America and the ways identity affects interpersonal and political life.
Immigration politics is explicitly identified as a major subject of the routine.
The material expands from American race relations to international relations and geopolitical tensions.
The special consists of Trevor Noah performing stand-up as himself rather than following a fictional or documentary storyline.
Films like Trevor Noah: Afraid of the Dark, and why
Dave Chappelle: The Age of Spin
political stand-up comedy driven by observations on race, identity, and social institutions
Hasan Minhaj: Homecoming King
internationally minded stand-up blending personal storytelling with political and cultural satire
Chris Rock: Tamborine
socially observant stand-up that combines race commentary, immigration themes, and sharp personal anecdotes
Movie Details
- Director
- David Paul Meyer
- Release Date
- 2017-02-21
- Runtime
- 68 min
- Rating
- 7.1 / 10 (158)
Cast
- Trevor Noah
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Trevor Noah: Afraid of the Dark about?
- Trevor Noah turns race, borders, and geopolitics into an energetic hour of incisive, internationally minded stand-up.
- What is Trevor Noah: Afraid of the Dark like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Trevor Noah: Afraid of the Dark as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Trevor Noah: Afraid of the Dark violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Trevor Noah: Afraid of the Dark.
- What did critics think of Trevor Noah: Afraid of the Dark?
- Critics broadly praised the special as a sharp, engaging showcase for Trevor Noah's observational political comedy.
- Which films are like Trevor Noah: Afraid of the Dark?
- Films with a similar feel include Dave Chappelle: The Age of Spin, Hasan Minhaj: Homecoming King, and Chris Rock: Tamborine.
- How long is Trevor Noah: Afraid of the Dark?
- Trevor Noah: Afraid of the Dark runs 68 minutes.
- Where can I watch Trevor Noah: Afraid of the Dark?
- In United States, Trevor Noah: Afraid of the Dark streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
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