

Stand up comedy by Martin Lawrence, filmed in the Majestic Theater in New York City. Martin Lawrence talks about everything from racism, to relationships, to his childhood.
Acting
Lawrence's physical comedy—every limb is a punchline.
Direction
Schlamme captures crowd electricity without killing intimacy.
Writing
Seamless transitions from childhood trauma to sex jokes.

Director
Thomas Schlamme
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This special directly inspired the 'Def Comedy Jam' aesthetic that defined '90s Black comedy on HBO.
Lawrence was only 28 here, fresh from 'Martin' Season 2, and filmed this the same week he learned he'd be in 'Bad Boys.'
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