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Samoan Stand-Up: Exploring Identity with Adam Pasi

Season 1 Episode 5 | 1m 58s

Adam Pasi delivers a riotous performance spotlighting his Samoan identity, weaving anecdotes about family dynamics, cultural quirks, and amusing encounters on stage. After the show, Adam discusses his performance–and some of his more edgy jokes–backstage with his parents, who were part of the audience.

Extras
It’s a homecoming for Jesus, as he meets with Asian American actor and comedian Sierra Katow in Los
Adam Pasi reflects on his journey toward embracing his Samoan heritage.
Sierra Katow reveals how her parents’ support helped shape her comedy routine.
Sierra Katow and Jesus Trejo share their experiences in addressing racism through comedy.
In Portland Oregon, Jesus connects with Samoan comedian, Adam Pasi.
Jesus Trejo and Eeland Stribling lead a community cleanup along the South Platte River.
Jesus travels to Chinle, Arizona, to meet Native American comedian and actor Tatanka Means.
Jesus meets environmental biologist and comedian Eeland Stribling in Denver, Colorado.
Jesus Trejo and comedian Eeland Stribling hilariously blend fishing with comedy.
Tatanka Means discusses how he uses comedy to challenge Native American stereotypes.
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Jesus travels to Chinle, Arizona, to meet Native American comedian and actor Tatanka Means.
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Jesus heads to Austin and the U.S. border town of Laredo, Texas, to meet Vanessa Gonzalez.