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Comedian's Trump Joke Leads to Streaming Platform Switch
17 Apr
Summary
- Stand-up special 'Good Son' moved to Watermelon+ due to Trump mention.
- The comedian cited Watermelon+'s commitment to freedom of expression.
- Elia is a rare Chaldean/Assyrian voice in Hollywood.
Comedian Paul Elia's stand-up special, "Good Son," will now be available on Watermelon+ following promotional limitations. The hour-long, self-financed special, which premiered on YouTube on April 8th, includes a Trump impression and related joke. These elements led to restrictions on paid promotion.
Rather than edit the material, Elia partnered with Watermelon+, a platform he lauded for its consistent mission of freedom of expression. Hamza Ali, co-founder of Watermelon Pictures, expressed pride in hosting Elia's work and supporting artists whose voices are stifled.
"Good Son" explores identity, family dynamics, and balancing cultural expectations with personal freedom. Elia, an Iraqi-Assyrian artist from Detroit, is among a small number of Chaldean/Assyrian voices in the entertainment industry. His previous specials include "Detroit Player" and "LowKey Comedy Special."
Elia currently lends his voice to multiple characters in the Prime Video/A24 animated series "#1 Happy Family USA." He also holds a recurring role in BET+'s "Diarra from Detroit."
