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Key & Peele




Key & Peele's sketches are known for their creativity in blending humor and commentary, having won the socially conscious Peabody Award, honoring their work in its ability to prove how, "electronic media can teach, expand our horizons, defend the public interest or encourage empathy with others"(Peabody Awards).

Key & Peele use humor to explore a vast list of topics and issues that fabricate our culture; positively and negatively. In shedding light on the aspects of our society from the absurd to the sensitive, Key & Peele's work encourages audiences to think critically on how we identify, and see ourselves as a nation.



1. "Terrorist Integration"

https://vimeo.com/75629013

Even though the alleged 'terrorist', explains he is a 'terrorist', specializing in terroir dogs, it reflects on the way the frantic way Americans view and deal with any type of similar identity or idea that connects them with terrorists.

2. "Gay Wedding Advice"


3. "Negrotown"

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