Donny Jackson
Director
Roots of Comedy With Jesus Trejo (2024)
Season 1
Part comedy, part social commentary, host Jesus Trejo embarks on a journey across America meeting with six rising comedians who explore the mosaic of our nation through the lens of stand-up comedy.
Released May 24, 2024
Episode 25 min
None+
Genres: Comedy, Documentary
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Watch Providers: Hoopla, PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, PBS Living Amazon Channel, KQED, ThirteenWETA+
Network: PBS
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S1E1 - Ali Sultan
In Minneapolis, Jesus Trejo meets Yemeni comedian Ali Sultan. Ali opens up about his mental health struggles, weaving humor and vulnerability into a narrative of resilience and self-discovery, highlighting how comedy has helped his well-being.
May 24, 2024, midnight
S1E2 - Vanessa Gonzalez
Jesus Trejo follows Austin-based rising comedian Vanessa Gonzalez on a Texan adventure back to her hometown of Laredo. Vanessa shares the humor of her childhood as the daughter of first-generation, Mexican American border patrol agents.
May 24, 2024, midnight
S1E3 - Eeland Stribling
Jesus Trejo travels to Denver to meet a comic whose life on the river is as important as his life on stage. Eeland Stribling strives to find true life balance in the outdoors of Colorado where he often calls on his experience as a wildlife biologist.
May 31, 2024, midnight
S1E4 - Tatanka Means
Exploring Chinle, Arizona, Jesus Trejo connects with Native American comic and actor Tatanka Means. Tatanka delves into his upbringing on the reservation, using humor to illuminate the enduring challenges faced by Indigenous communities nationwide.
May 31, 2024, midnight
S1E5 - Adam Pasi
In Portland, Oregon, Jesus meets with Samoan comedian, Adam Pasi. Voted Portland’s funniest comic twice, Adam takes Jesus behind the scenes, showcasing the grind it takes to become a successful comic.
June 7, 2024, midnight
S1E6 - Sierra Katow
In Los Angeles, Jesus Trejo embraces the hometown vibe, teaming up with multi-hyphenate comedian Sierra Katow. A fourth-generation Chinese and Japanese American, with deep L.A. roots, Sierra shows Jesus a side of the city he’s never seen before.
June 7, 2024, midnight
Network: PBS
Episode Runtime: 25 min.
Season Runtime: 150 min.
Released: May 24, 2024
Last Air Date: June 7, 2024, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: NR
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