Matt Bergman has been honing his comedy craft since he was in college pursuing a degree in criminal justice. After graduating, he realized he was afraid of criminals and decided stand-up comedy was the way to go. It was a wise move. Bergman is easily relatable and versatile, a skillset that has opened the door to collaborations with comedians like Mike Birbiglia and Bruce Bruce. Bergman’s debut album, A Little Bit Balder Now, rose to no. 15 on the iTunes comedy charts, and he subsequently scored appearances on AXS TV’s Live at Gotham and the Comedy Central Live Tour

A portrait of a meddahatt orchestra of Algeria--women musicians who come together to play strictly for other women, during celebrations of engagements, weddings, and circumcisions. Surprisingly, since men and women are usually not allowed to mix socially, this orchestra also includes two men, an openly gay couple. Includes interviews and performances of the orchestra.