Back At It
"In the midst of the Covid lockdown and rise of protests nation wide, New York City's working comedians find new ways - not always legal - to perform their shows."
Released 3 years ago in 2023. Back At It is a documentary film. directed by Misha Karadimov. At just 67 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Santiago Angel, Chanel Ali, and Alex Babbitt
Synopsis
There are thousands of comedians in New York City, performing every night, working hard for laughs from the world's toughest audience. What happens to them when the city that never sleeps grinds to a halt? When the comedy clubs close and no one is laughing? "Back At It" is a chronicle of the tumultuous summer of 2020 in New York, through the eyes of a diverse group of comedians who hustle to keep their comedy alive and to stand out from the throng. It follows them as they take to the streets, rooftops, and parks to entertain a city ravaged by the Covid-19 pandemic. It asks how the art of standup changes when the traditional systems and established hierarchy no longer exist? Who will evolve and raise their voice?
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 3, 2023
2 years ago
Runtime
1h 7m
67 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Tell Me I'm Pretty Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Back At It about?
There are thousands of comedians in New York City, performing every night, working hard for laughs from the world's toughest audience. What happens to them when the city that never sleeps grinds to...
Who directed Back At It?
Back At It was directed by Misha Karadimov.
How long is Back At It?
Back At It has a runtime of 1 hours and 7 minutes (67 minutes total).
When was Back At It released?
Back At It was released on April 3, 2023 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Back At It?
The main cast of Back At It includes Santiago Angel, Chanel Ali, Alex Babbitt, Mark Benjamin, Brittany Brave.