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Punching the Clown

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Wikipedia article




'Punching the Clown' is a 2009 American comedy film directed by Gregori Viens and starring Henry Phillips as a semi-fictionalized version of himself.

Premise



Henry (Phillips) is a struggling singer-songwriter comic in Los Angeles who suddenly finds success and then is subjected to the cruelty of show business.

Production



The film includes both scripted scenes as well as portions of actual live performances by Phillips.

Reception



'Punching the Clown' has been received positively by critics and holds an 86% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The film also won the Audience Award at the 2009 Slamdance Film Festival.

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