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MPAA Rating: R Content Advisory: Adult Humor, Profanity Movie Release: 2002 DVD Release: 05/13/2003 Format: DVD - Closed Captioned Audio Tracks: English SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 1 hrs 22 mins Studio: Miramax Total Copies: 5 Genres: Comedy, Biography, Standup Comedy

The world of stand-up comedy is explored from the perspectives of two very different talents -- one wet behind the years, another already a legend -- in this documentary from TV-commercial director Christian Charles. Comedian follows Jerry Seinfeld and Orny Adams as they navigate their way through the cutthroat world of New York's comedy clubs, each working toward the ultimate goal of an appearance on Late Night with David Letterman. For Seinfeld, hitting the clubs is a way of proving himself after his years of sitcom success; for the up-and-coming Adams, nightly stand-up routines are an avenue to bigger and better things, preferably comedy festivals, talk show appearances, and sitcom roles. The two occasionally cross paths at such Manhattan comic haunts as The Gotham Comedy Club and Caroline's, where they debate ups and downs of the trade. Comedian also reveals many candid, behind-the-scenes discussions between Seinfeld and such comic legends as Chris Rock, Robert Klein, Dave Chappelle, and Jay Leno, as well as rare glimpses of the star's personal life. ~ Michael Hastings, All Movie Guide

Jerry Seinfeld - Himself
Greg Geraldo
Sherrod Small
Jim Norton
Godfrey Danchimah

He took the world by storm as the star of the wildly popular sitcom Seinfeld, and now viewers can see where popular comic performer Jerry Seinfeld paid his dues by taking to the club circuit with both him and upcoming comic Orny Adams as they perform standup comedy at clubs nationwide and struggle with life on the road in this release from Disney/Buena Vista Home Entertainment. Presented in 1.33:1 full-frame and offering audio rendered in closed-captioned English Dolby Digital 5.1, this release also offers an abundance of bonus materials. Extras include two full-length commentaries with the director, producer, Seinfeld, and fellow comic Colin Quinn; Seinfeld's and Adams' complete performances from Late Night With David Letterman; deleted scenes with director and producer commentary; an exclusive Jiminy Glick interview with Seinfeld and Adams; an exclusive "Where is Orny Now?" featurette; complete advertising campaign materials; and actual notes from Seinfeld, Adams, and Quinn on developing comic material. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide