American Comedians Face Backlash for Performing at Saudi Comedy Festival
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Louis C.K. expressed mixed feelings about performing at the Saudi Arabia Riyadh Comedy Festival but ultimately sees it as a positive opportunity to engage with local comedians and promote comedy in the region, despite ongoing human rights concerns and backlash from peers.
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- ‘Real Time’: Louis C.K. Explains Why He Wants “To Be Part Of” Riyadh Comedy Festival After “Mixed Feelings”: “A Positive Thing” Deadline
- At Saudi Comedy Festival, American Free Speech Becomes the Punchline The New York Times
- Louis C.K. Defends Performing at Riyadh Comedy Festival: “Feels Like a Good Opportunity” hollywoodreporter.com
- Dave Chappelle Jokes 'It's Easier to Talk' in Saudi Arabia than U.S. Variety
- American comedians at Saudi festival draw backlash from human rights groups CNN
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