Up Next
Back to Show
Independent Lens
The Last Laugh - Mel Brooks, Sarah Silverman, Comedy and Dar
In this excerpt from the Independent Lens film The Last Laugh, writer/director/comedian Mel Brooks (who does his Hitler impression), director Rob Reiner and his dad Carl Reiner, and comedians Sarah Silverman and Judy Gold all talk about the importance of humor on taboo topics like the Holocaust. Gold says the joke has to be funny, while Silverman says comedy puts light on darkness.
Support Provided By
Unlock with PBS Passport
54:12
The town of Victoria’s support for the Muslim community wanes as rebuilding efforts stall.
Unlock with PBS Passport
54:41
A Texas town is thrown into the national spotlight when a local mosque erupts in flames.
Unlock with PBS Passport
1:25:49
A woman’s journey to heal from childhood sexual abuse and confront generational trauma.
Unlock with PBS Passport
1:25:44
Meet Ernest Withers, iconic African American civil rights photographer—and FBI informant.
Unlock with PBS Passport
1:22:50
A Venezuelan youth orchestra tests the power of music amidst poverty and politics.
Unlock with PBS Passport
54:08
The rich culinary tradition of soul food and its relevance to black cultural identity.