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American Comedians Face Backlash for Performing at Saudi Comedy Festival

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Source: Deadline
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Louis C.K. expressed mixed feelings about performing at the Saudi Arabia Riyadh Comedy Festival but ultimately sees it as a positive opportunity to engage with local comedians and promote comedy in the region, despite ongoing human rights concerns and backlash from peers.

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  1. ‘Real Time’: Louis C.K. Explains Why He Wants “To Be Part Of” Riyadh Comedy Festival After “Mixed Feelings”: “A Positive Thing”  Deadline
  2. At Saudi Comedy Festival, American Free Speech Becomes the Punchline  The New York Times
  3. Louis C.K. Defends Performing at Riyadh Comedy Festival: “Feels Like a Good Opportunity”  hollywoodreporter.com
  4. Dave Chappelle Jokes 'It's Easier to Talk' in Saudi Arabia than U.S.  Variety
  5. American comedians at Saudi festival draw backlash from human rights groups  CNN

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