PRODUCT DETAILS
| Catalog No. |
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EREDV955 |
| Product Title |
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The Secret Policeman's Ball 2012
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| Format |
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DVD |
| Region Code |
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NTSC 0
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| Picture Format |
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16:9 |
| Audio |
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Dolby Digital Stereo
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| Artist(s) |
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Various Artists
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| Release Date |
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2012 |
| Sub Title |
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| Package Weight |
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120g |
| Publisher |
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Eagle |
| Other Information |
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Running Time: 137 mins approx |
“The Secret Policeman’s Ball was – and is – a coming together of the very best comedy talent of any generation to celebrate their art, remind audiences how important free speech is and highlight just how much vital work Amnesty International does to protect it. I implore you to support it.” – John Cleese
On 4 March 2012, in celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of Amnesty International, the Secret Policeman’s Ball was staged in the USA for the first time at New York’s famous Radio City Music Hall. With a history dating back to 1979, the Secret Policeman’s Ball has always gathered the best comedy and musical talent to use wit and humour to raise both funds and awareness for the vital work that Amnesty International does to prick the conscience of governments around the world. After a taped introduction from Archbishop Desmond Tutu an amazing line-up of both British and American performers took to the stage including: Russell Brand, Eddie Izzard, Jon Stewart, Reggie Watts, Ben Stiller, Catherine Tate, Jack Whitehall, Jimmy Carr, Beavis & Butthead, Noel Fielding, Micky Flanagan, Paul Rudd, Tim Roth, Sarah Silverman, David Walliams, Liam Neeson, Peter Serafinowicz and Seth Meyers along with taped contributions from Monty Python members Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin and critical comment from the Muppet Show’s original “grumpy old men” Statler & Waldorf. The musical elements were provided by Mumford & Sons and a concluding set by Coldplay. Following in the footseps of its illustrious predecessors, the 2012 Secret Policeman’s Ball is as relevant, as funny, as important and as badly behaved as ever.
Bonus Material
Backstage Interviews.
Monty Python “Legs” skit featuring Robert DeNiro, Whoopi Goldberg & Guests.
Full Content Information
Video Introduction: Archbishop Desmond Tutu
Eddie Izzard (Stand Up)
Jon Stewart & Rex Lee (Sketch)
Amnesty International Band (Sketch) featuring Fred Armisen, Kristen Wiig & Catherine Tate
Russell Brand & Noel Fielding (Stand Up)
John Oliver & Bill Hader (Sketch)
Tim Roth & Piff The Magic Dragon (Stand Up)
Video: Michael Palin
Music: Mumford & Suns -"Roll Away Your Stone"
Statler And Waldorf & John Oliver (Sketch)
Jack Whitehall (Stand Up)
Anonymous (Sketch) featuring Chris O'Dowd, Peter Serafinowicz, Jay Pharaoh, Bobby Moynihan, Taran Killam, Rachel Dratch, Tim Roth & Richard Branson
Jimmy Carr (Stand Up)
Liam Neeson (intro to Zarganar)
Zarganar (Stand Up)
Video: Beavis and Butthead
David Cross & Bob Odenkirk (Sketch + Video)
Sarah Silverman (Stand Up)
Paul Rudd & Matt Berry featuring Statler and Waldord & John Oliver
Video: Eric Idle
Reggie Watts featuring Peter Serafinowicz (Music)
Micky Flanagan (Stand Up)
David Walliams & Ben Stiller (Stand Up)
Hannibal Buress (Stand Up)
Video: Terry Jones
Fred Armisen, Seth Meyers, Jason Sudeikis, Rashida Jones, Rex Lee (Sketch)
Rashida Jones & Statler and Waldorf (Sketch)
Russell Brand (Stand Up)
Eddie Izzard (Stand Up)
Music: Coldplay - "Viva La Vida," "Paradise," & "Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall"
Bonus:
Short backstage interviews
Monty Python ‘Legs’ skit featuring Robert DeNiro, Whoopi Goldberg & guests
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