Comedian Albert Brooks is tasked by the American Senate to write a 500-page report on what makes Muslims in India and Pakistan laugh. He travels to New Delhi, India, and Pakistan, attempting to understand humor through comedy shows and interviews. Despite initial struggles, he finds success with a group of wannabe comedians in Pakistan, but his efforts ultimately fail to yield the desired results.
Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World
Albert Brooks sets out on a journey to South Asia, commissioned by the US government to explore the mysteries behind Muslim comedy.
