Laugh at My Pain

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Sabrina Carter ENGL 101 SecE3A Ms. Brocious February 25, 2012 For my diagnostic essay I have chosen the movie Laugh at My Pain. This movie is actually a stand-up comedy documentary of comedian Kevin Hart. There are no other cast members in this movie and it was released September 9, 2011. This movie was Kevin Hart’s way of taking you on a journey through his childhood in the way he knew best, a live comedy show. In the movie he talks about the struggles of growing up with a father addicted to drugs to the pressure of fitting in with his knew found success. I believe the purpose of Laugh at My Pain was not only to entertain, but to also let people in on some of the challenges he has faced in life. From dealing with the embarrassment of his drug addicted father, to losing his mother to cancer, Kevin finds a way to deal with these tragedies through laughter. The genre of this movie without a doubt is comedy. I laughed the entire time, even when more sensitive subjects were addressed. It is amazing how Kevin Hart managed to put a spin on some of the darkest times of his life. For example, he managed to talk about his uncle’s behavior at his mother’s funeral. For me this would have been a hard subject to talk about, but not for Kevin. He also talked about the pressure from other celebrities to blow money that he worked hard for and hoe he dodges that bullet every chance he gets. The social content of the movie was one that a lot of people, including me could relate to. Having to deal with the antics of his cocaine addicted father. I know all too well of some of the embarrassing things people can do while under the influence. He also talks about how even during his father’s darkest days; he still managed to be a supportive and great parent especially after the death of his mother. After watching this movie, I find myself using one of his father’s most
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