For those who are curious, Asperger’s Are Us is a comedy troupe that consists of people who have been diagnosed with the developmental disorder called Asperger syndrome. In total, there is Noah Britton, who was a counselor at a summer camp that the other three members – Ethan Finlan, Jack Hanke, and New Michael Ingemi – had signed up for. Said summer camp seems to have had a pretty strong influence on them, seeing as how the four proceeded to form Asperger’s Are Us soon afterwards.
Like most comedy troupes, Asperger’s Are Us specializes in certain kinds of humor. For example, they are very fond of wordplay, with puns being a particular standout. Likewise, Aspeger’s Are Us has a taste for more surreal forms of humor, as shown by the very name of the comedy troupe. With that said, it is interesting to note that the one topic that never comes up in Asperger’s Are Us’s material is autism, which can be explained by the fact that they are interested in their comedy rather than educating anyone about their particular condition.
In any case, Asperger’s Are Us has managed to find a considerable measure of success by building up their fan base bit by bit. As a result, they have been able to move to bigger and bigger venues, with in turn, means bigger and bigger audiences. Moreover, it is interesting to note that Asperger’s Are Us’s particular style of humor has managed to resonate with a very wide range of people out there, as shown by the fact that they have performed in not just the United States but also a number of other countries out there. On top of this, it should come as no surprise to learn that Asperger’s Are Us has managed to secure a fair amount of interest, with the result that they have had not one but two documentaries made about them.
What Are the Documentaries About Asperger’s Are Us?
First, it should be mentioned that both of the documentaries about Asperger’s Are Us are made by Duplass Brothers Productions. Perhaps unsurprisingly, said production company started up because of the two brothers Jay Duplass and Mark Duplass, who started out making mumblecore movies but managed to become successful enough for other opportunities to open up to them. Due to this, the Duplass brothers started working with bigger and bigger names, which weren’t limited to the people involved in the making of their projects but also extended to the companies responsible for distributing the finished products. To be exact, Duplass Brothers Productions has become big enough to make deals with companies such as Netflix and HBO, which should give interested individuals a pretty good idea of where they can find the two documentaries about Asperger’s Are Us.
First, there is a documentary called Asperger’s Are Us, which can be found on Netflix. It is a relatively simple and straightforward documentary that runs for no more than 1 hour and 22 minutes, meaning that it shouldn’t take interested individuals that much time to get through. Content-wise, it is focused on the comedy troupe as they get ready for their final show in 2018, thus providing the documentary with a useful way to examine the troupe members in further detail while also providing the whole thing with something of a narrative arc. On the whole, Asperger’s Are Us was relatively well-received, meaning that it could very well prove to be worth watching by people with the slightest interest in any one of its subject matters.
Second, there is the new documentary, which is called On Tour With Asperger’s Are Us. Essentially, the new documentary is exactly what it sounds like, which is to say, it follows the troupe members of Asperger’s Are Us as they head out on their very first national tour of the United States while traveling in an old RV. Some people might be wondering how this is possible considering that the comedy troupe broke up in 2018. However, it turned out that the four members made a collective decision to get back together in 2019, thus resulting in the tour that is now featured on this documentary.
As for whether the new documentary is worth watching, that depends on exactly what people are interested in when it comes to their viewing choices. For starters, it is important to note that On Tour With Asperger’s Are Us isn’t meant to be an inspiring story of what people with autism can accomplish under the right circumstances. As stated earlier, the troupe members aren’t particularly interested in educating people about their autism when it comes to their comedy, so it should come as no surprise to learn that they aren’t particularly interested in that kind of thing when it comes to their comedy. Instead, the new documentary is a relatively hands-off look at their experiences as a group of non-professional comedians who face more challenges than most people head out on a national tour, which can be very interesting for some viewers. Due to this, interested individuals might want to give the new documentary a shot, particularly if they are curious about the particular style of humor offered by Asperger’s Are Us.
Further Considerations
Having said this, interested individuals shouldn’t find it too difficult to find a place to watch the documentaries covering these particular comedians. As stated earlier, the first documentary is available on Netflix, meaning that if they don’t already have a subscription, there is always the option of either getting one or taking a look at the streaming service’s trial option. Meanwhile, the second documentary is available to interested individuals through HBO, meaning that they will look there if they are curious. Fortunately, HBO Now has its own trial option for interested individuals, which should come as welcome news for people who aren’t wholly sure about committing to this kind of thing.
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