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Roots of Comedy With Jesus Trejo
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Jesus Trejo follows Austin-based rising comedian Vanessa Gonzalez on a Texan adventure back to her hometown of Laredo. Vanessa shares the humor of her childhood as the daughter of first-generation, Mexican American border patrol agents.
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In his hometown of Los Angeles, Jesus meets up with Asian-American actor and comedian Sierra Katow.
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In Portland Oregon, Jesus connects with Samoan comedian, Adam Pasi.
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Jesus travels to Chinle, Arizona, to meet Native American comedian and actor Tatanka Means.
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Jesus meets environmental biologist and comedian Eeland Stribling in Denver, Colorado.
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Jesus heads to Austin and the U.S. border town of Laredo, Texas, to meet Vanessa Gonzalez.
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In Minneapolis, Jesus meets Yemeni comic Ali Sultan who opens up about his mental health.