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Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World (2006)
To improve its relations with Muslim countries, the United States government sends comedian Albert Brooks to south Asia to write a report on what makes followers of Islam laugh.
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To improve its relations with Muslim countries, the United States government sends comedian Albert Brooks to south Asia to write a report on what makes followers of Islam laugh.
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Genre:Comedy
Written By:Albert Brooks
In Theaters:1/20/2006
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Runtime:98 minutes
Studio:Shangri-La Entertainment
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