‘Nina G: Stutterer Interrupted’ Documentary Now on Amazon Prime

Alameda comedian featured in new special

Fifth-generation Alamedan Nina G, known for her unique brand of humor as a woman who stutters, once told the Alameda Post that performing with the comedy group Comedians with Disabilities Act helped her learn that she could talk about being a stutterer as long as she was funny.

“You gotta be funny,” she said. “You can’t half-ass funny.”

Now the Alameda High School alumna proudly announces the release of her comedy documentary special, Nina G: Stutterer Interrupted . Available now on Amazon Prime , the comedy special arrives just in time for International Stuttering Awareness Day on October 22. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Gina Chin-Davis, who also stutters, Stutterer Interrupted offers an intimate and humorous exploration of Nina G’s life and career. Nina’s material not only includes her experiences stuttering. She also jokes about her Italian-American background, growing up Catholic, body image, and the silliness she encounters.

The film captures a behind-the-scenes look at Nina’s filmed-for-broadcast stand-up set at the Alameda Comedy Club . The documentary intersperses Nina’s comedy with interviews and archival footage, delving into her personal journey—her early love for comedy, the challenges she faced due to her stutter, and how, with the support of a high school teacher and the stuttering community, she embraced her identity and pursued a successful career in stand-up.

Nina told the Post she wasn’t accepted into the prestigious Catholic high school she chose, so she continued her education in public school after eighth grade. “I went to Alameda High School, which was a saving grace,” she said, because AHS provided special education services. “My special ed teacher there (Joy Bramlette) was the best thing that ever happened in my life, aside from my parents,” Nina said. “I’m still in contact with her.”

Nina G: Stutterer Interrupted is more than just a comedy routine. It’s a heartfelt story that addresses the genetic origins of stuttering and the stigma that people with disabilities often face. Nina G’s collaboration with director Chin-Davis ensures a fresh and often unseen perspective, blending powerful insights with equal parts wit and humor.

In conjunction with the special, Nina G also has released a comedy album of the same name with Punchline Records , marking the label’s first comedy album. Both are companions to her 2019 memoir, Stutterer Interrupted: The Comedian Who Almost Didn’t Happen . She is currently performing across the country in clubs, theaters, and special events, with scheduled appearances in California including Ventura, Grass Valley, and the Oakland Comedy Festival. She also is scheduled to perform in Montana and Vermont. Nina’s full list of upcoming shows can be found on her website .

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