US-Lebanese comedian - Nemr Abou Nassar

Published: Feb. 25, 2019, 3:06 a.m.

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Does comedy have the power to transcend borders, religions and politics and can it build bridges between different communities who may mistrust and misunderstand one another? HARDtalk\\u2019s Zeinab Badawi speaks to one guest that thinks so. He is one of the Arab world\\u2019s most popular comedians- Nemr Abou Nassar. Brought up in the USA and Lebanon, he quit his job as an insurance broker to become a stand-up comic. He believes humour can change the world. But does he risk promoting misunderstanding and perpetuating stereotypes through his comedy?

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