ORDER MOVIE NOW: http://ticklinggiants.com/ iTunes: apple.co/TicklingGiants Amazon: http://amzn.to/2rnccl4 TICKLING GIANTS tells the story of Bassem Youssef. In the midst of the Egyptian Arab Spring, Bassem makes a decision that's every mother's worst nightmare... He leaves his job as a heart surgeon to become a full-time comedian.

Tickling Giants — Feature Documentary

While the Egyptian revolution of 2011 is underway, surgeon turned comedian Bassem Youssef airs a television show that makes him popular to his countrymen but disliked by the government.

Official Selection: Tribeca Film Festival, BFI London, Vancouver International, Geneva International, Doc Point, Just For Laughs

Film Editing by: Jamie Canobbio & Tyler H. Walk

Starring: Bassem Youssef, John Stewart

Directed by: Sara Taksler

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