Cruel and Unusual Comedy

The Leonard Lopate Show | May 10, 2010
Film historian Steve Massa and film historian/accompanist Ben Model on their series at the Museum of Modern Art, "Cruel and Unusual Comedy: Social Commentary in the American Slapstick Film." The series runs from May 20 through June 1 at MoMA. More information and screening schedule here. Visit the Cruel and Unusual Comedy blog to find out more about the series.

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