The Revolution Will Be Hilarious av Caty Borum

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<p><b>An insider''s look at the power of comedy to effect social change</b><br><br>From Trevor Noah''s <i>The Daily Show</i> and Hasan Minhaj''s <i>Patriot Act</i>, to Issa Rae''s <i>Insecure</i> and Corey Ryan Forrester''s Twitter feed, today''s multi-platform comedy refuses to shy away from the social issues that define our time.As more comedians lean into social justice activism, they help reshape the entertainment industry and offer creative, dynamic avenues for social change. <br><br><i>The Revolution Will Be Hilarious</i> offers a compelling insider''s look at how comedy and social justice activists are working together in a revolutionary media moment. Caty Borum invites readers into an expanding, enterprising arena of participatory culture and politics through in-depth interviews with comedians, social justice leaders, and Hollywood players. Their insights shed light on questions such as: What role does comedy play in helping communities engage the public with challenging social