Stand-Up Stands Up is the comedy show you’re not supposed to see. Stand-up comedy is one of the purest, most unfiltered expressions of free speech. It’s a space where truth is told through laughter, where societal norms are questioned, and where power is held to account. But in authoritarian regimes, this freedom is not just discouraged. It is punished. Featuring three fearless stand-up comedians from countries where speaking freely can come at an extraordinary cost, Stand-Up Stands Up is more than a comedy show — it is a bold statement that comedy can be a defense against repression, a light in darkness, and a universal language of nonviolent resistance.