D.J. Demers: Interpreted

Comedian D.J. Demers shines a light on life in LA, disability porn, big words, not to mention getting haircuts while deaf—all with the help of an American Sign Language interpreter in this one-hour comedy special from Just For Laughs.

Cast

D.J. Demers

as Himself

Jennifer Lees

as Herself - ASL Interpreter

Tim Rabnett

as Himself - Warm-Up Performer

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