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There are several comedians that have touched people's hearts over the years. These comedians go out on stage and travel nearly year-round to keep people laughing and happy. People know their jokes and can repeat them at any time to friends or to people who are new to the comedian's work. Though you may know your favorite comedians' jokes by heart, you may not know about them as a person. You may not know their real-life story, struggles, or what contributes to their humor. One way to find this out is by watching a stand-up comedy documentary on the comedian. Here are some of the features of some of the highest-rated comedian documentaries and what to look for when you choose your next one. 

Backstory in Their Own Words

One of the most compelling and touching aspects of a documentary about your favorite comedian is the backstory. Finding out where they grew up, what struggles they went through, and what life events contributed to their humor on various subjects in their shows can give you a great insight into someone who brings laughter into your world. Having this backstory given in the comedian's own words, even through following them to old neighborhoods and homes, can impact you even more and give a personal feel to the documentary. 

Beginning Years of Comedy Work

Many times you may know the backstory of your favorite comedian. What you may not know is what they went through to start out in the industry. You may not know how hard it was for them to find work. You may not know how they struggled through comedy clubs, had to move to perform at certain comedy shows, or even what jobs they held down in order to provide the comedy they love. A comedian documentary with this type of information can give you a better understanding of the comedian and how well connected they are to their audience who may have similar issues in their life. 

Current Struggles and Triumphs

Many high-rated documentaries tend to close with the current struggles or triumphs of the person. This may be how they handle everyday life and struggles, stress, or how they know they are helping others with their personal struggles. You can also see where the comedian wants to go from their current status and what is really important to their lives and career. 

These are just a few of the features of some of the highest-rated stand-up comedy documentaries. When you decide to find a documentary on your favorite comedian, look for some of these features. They will be listed in the summary or in the hashtags if the documentary is shared on social media.