''Sincerely Louis C.K.'' is a

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film by American comedian Louis C.K. released on April 4, 2020. Filmed in 2020 in

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, it is C.K.'s first stand-up performance to be released following his admission to several acts of sexual misconduct in 2017. It was published through his website for download and streaming for $7.99 with no advance notice. It received the

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at the

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Production

In the credits, C.K. thanked various people, including comedians

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, and Kevin Brennan (who opened for C.K. during the taping of the special), as well as

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, and his girlfriend

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. He dedicated the special to his mother who had died in 2019.

Reception

Rotten Tomatoes gives the show rating based on reviews. In his three-star review, Brian Logan of ''

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'' argued that some of the material was "wickedly good", but also critiqued C.K. for the "self-pity" he displayed in his set. Kyle Smith of ''

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'' argued that "Louis C.K. Remains Brilliant", and also critiqued the headlines of entertainment outlets such as ''

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'' stating, "Critics seem to be trying to shame C.K.'s viewers away from his act by warning them it contains inappropriate ideas... it's been more than half a century since Lenny Bruce, but suddenly making jokes about 'touchy subjects' is beyond the pale?" Some critics criticized C.K., and argued that the public deserved an honest and frank discussion about the instances of sexual misconduct, and that said discussion must be a part of this special. Other reviewers commended him for how he addressed his misconduct, with right-wing blogger Christian Toto declaring "The special grows stronger toward the end, and his final reflections on 'you know what' prove illuminating and funny."

References

External links

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