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George Carlin: Complaints & Grievances

2001 · 55 min

A sharp, fast-paced stand-up set that feels like a cynical rant, making you laugh while squirming at its biting social commentary.

Overview: George Carlin performs a hilarious set of never-before released material in "Complaints and Grievances." His 12th HBO special was recorded live at the Beacon Theater in New York City on November 17, 2001. In "Complaints and Grievances," Carlin shamelessly exposes the people and subjects that irritate him the most.

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Tone: satiricalstrength 3 of 3
cynicalstrength 3 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: media
politics
class
morality
identity
Places: big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: single location
true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language strong
Violence none
Sex strong

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Darkness	6
Complexity	4
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Genres: comedy, tv movie, documentary
Directed by: Rocco Urbisci
Written by: George Carlin
Starring: George Carlin
Runtime: 55 min
Country: United States of America
Languages: English

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