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Ali Wong: Hard Knock Wife
For every new mom who secretly doesn't love every minute: Ali Wong gets it. 'Your body is a cafeteria now.' #HardKnockWife
Who it's for
New parenthood comes wrapped in pressure to be grateful and glowing, which can make exhaustion or ambivalence feel shameful.
Feelings it meets
What it is
Ali Wong's second Netflix stand-up special, directed by Jay Karas, filmed at Toronto's Winter Garden Theatre while she was pregnant again and released on Mother's Day, May 13, 2018. She covers marriage and early motherhood, including breastfeeding, juggling motherhood and career, and arguing for long paid maternity leave.
Where to find it
Netflix original. Streaming availability rotates; check JustWatch.
Before you start
Heads up: Strong language and graphic childbirth talk.
Age: TV-MA (suggested 17+)
Every child comes with the message that God is not yet discouraged of man.Rabindranath Tagore, Stray Birds, no. 77
