I Used to Be Funny
2024, NR, 105 min.
Directed by Ally Pankiw, Starring Rachel Sennott, Olga Petsa, Jason Jones, Sabrina Jalees, Caleb Hearon.
In this Canadian dramedy, a stand-up comedian (Rachel Sennott, Bottoms) struggles with PTSD. Read Jenny Nulf’s review from the film’s world premiere at SXSW 2023.
This article appears in June 14 • 2024.
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