Comedy and Commentary

By Noah Scholfield

Background

• From a Netflix series call The Characters
  • platform for up-and-coming comedians
• Natasha Rothwell
  • Actor, writer, comedian
  • Insecure, SNL, Love Simon
• This episode brings up the topic of inequality and issues in society

Clip

The Characters – Natasha Rothwell (11:30)

Discussion Questions

• Is comedy an effective way to educate people about issues?
• How does this compare to the documentaries we watched in class?
• Does the indirect nature of the commentary make it more or less effective?
• Is the message more meaningful coming from a black, female comedian?
• Is there anything you would have added or done differently?
• Can discomfort help prove a point?