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You can stream Dark Side of Comedy (2022) on Philo with a subscription.

Throughout the history of comedy, many comedians have lost themselves to the art’s darker side, through addiction, suicide, depression and self-destruction. Dark Side of Comedy explores these stories, shining a new light on comedy’s darkest corners.

Can a lifetime of laughter truly mask a private struggle with addiction or mental collapse? This documentary peels back the stage lights to examine how the pursuit of the perfect joke often leads to personal devastation.