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Comedy as Resistance: The Legacy of Dick Gregory

The Laughter That Changed the World Lives Made to Laugh (More or Less): A pioneer of Black stand-up comedy, Dick Gregory turned satire into civil resistance—and he wasn’t the only one. By Carlo Amatetti – 06/02/2025 Illustration by Leonardo Rodriguez Published by: Azione.CH "Laughter has always been a liberating act. But we often forget that those who make us laugh are sometimes the very ones who most clearly denounce injustice, expose hypocrisy, and confront the powerful. At key moments in history, comedians have been far more than entertainers—they’ve helped reshape the course of events. One standout example? The United States of America." Written by: Carlo Amatetti   Sagoma Editore   Illustration: Leonardo Rodríguez  (  IG video Time-lapse  ) Published by Azione.ch

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PortoCartoon 2019
"Sailing in the wind"
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Esta pieza fué mi propuesta para el PortoCartoon 2019. había que escoger entre Bob Dylan y Fernando de Magallanes...bueno, o un tema libre. Al final decidí escoger a Fernando de Magallanes, sin embargo y después de una breve investigación, encontré en el cronista de viaje Antonio Pigafetta ( 1480- 1534 ) una especie de trovador gracias al cual se tuvo registro escrito de esa aventura, no se hasta que punto veraz o hasta que punto lírica...en fin, una crónica que pasó a la historia. Por eso decidí tomarme la licencia de incluír a un joven Bob Dylan en mi propio relato visual como un contador de historias de manera musical...así que el nombre de la pieza fué "Sailing in the Wind"

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