Toronto's Godspell: The Comedy Revolution It Ignited
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The Times’ critic’s pick examines the storied 1972 Toronto Godspell, showing how a tight-knit, star-making community—including Martin Short, Gilda Radner, Eugene Levy, John Candy and Mike Myers—helped spark a comedy revolution; Nick Davis’s 1h38m documentary blends interviews and performances to trace a pivotal moment in modern humor.
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