• 2020
  • TV-MA
  • 51m
Hot for My Name

Summary Esther goes home to Skokie, Illinois to understand why her unique relationship with her parents motivated her to become a comedian. Documentary footage is intercut with stand-up, giving audiences a hilarious look into her origin story. View more details

  • 2020
  • TV-MA
  • 51m

Hot for My Name

Directed : Nicholaus Goossen

Written : Unknown

Stars : Priscilla Barnes Brooke D'Orsay Casey Dolkas Jordan Ellner

All cast & crew

6.9

Details

Genres : Comedy

Release date : Jul 16, 2020

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Filming locations : Skokie, Illinois, USA

Production companies : Happy Madison Productions Jalright Skip Productions

Summary Esther goes home to Skokie, Illinois to understand why her unique relationship with her parents motivated her to become a comedian. Documentary footage is intercut with stand-up, giving audiences a hilarious look into her origin story. View more details

Details

Genres : Comedy

Release date : Jul 16, 2020

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Filming locations : Skokie, Illinois, USA

Production companies : Happy Madison Productions Jalright Skip Productions

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