Comedy Against the Odds
“Can a 10-year-old find his voice in standup comedy?”
2024•30m•Released
ComedyDocumentary
10-year-old Austin Eletto has autism. He’s also an aspiring stand-up comic. This short documentary spotlights the struggle of growing up with labels, and how Austin uses comedy to embrace and overcome them. Through the intimate story of Austin as he faces adversity and hardships, our audience will be thoroughly connected to his childhood experience, making the inevitable laughs bigger and more inspired.
Director
Suzanne Luna
Languages
English
Studio
Shine Global
Cast
Austin Eletto
self
Corey Martin Craig
self
Production
Company
Shine Global
Producer
Albie Hecht
Producer
Suzanne Luna
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