Film

Katt Williams: American Hustle

Name: Katt Williams: American Hustle
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2007
Cast: Katt Williams, Chris Jai Alex, Tamala Jones, Taran Killam, Ludacris

Comedy
Light-hearted

Katt Williams plays himself in this comedy film about a stand-up comic navigating Hollywood's absurd casting machine. Part mockumentary, part showcase for Williams' rapid-fire observational humor, it's a behind-the-scenes romp that captures the comedian's irreverent energy and his refusal to compromise for the system. For fans of Williams' comedy and anyone who enjoys comedians playing exaggerated versions of themselves.

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