Should you watch Patton Oswalt: Annihilation?
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Patton Oswalt: Annihilation
Documentary · 2017
Patton Oswalt, despite a personal tragedy, produces his best standup yet. Focusing on the tribulations of the Trump era and life after the loss of a loved one, Oswalt continues his journey to contribute joy to the world.
The sides of Patton Oswalt: Annihilation
- Patton Oswalt after his wife's sudden death
- Raising his young daughter alone
- Jokes about the Trump era and internet trolls
Patton Oswalt: Annihilation is good for you if…
- you like a comedian finding jokes inside his own grief.
- you like a father's stories about raising his young daughter alone.
- you like comedy that can move you in the same breath.
Patton Oswalt: Annihilation is bad for you if…
- you can't take grief on stage, even with jokes.
- you roll your eyes when a comedian turns sincere about being kind.
About: grief · fatherhood · politics
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