Documentaries allow people to see the reality behind their favorite show business productions. A stand-up comedy documentary will allow comedy lovers to learn about the work that goes into a comedy special or stand-up performance. Here are four genres of stand-up comedy documentary that comedy enthusiasts can check out. 1. Biography Stand-up comedy is performed by stand-up comedians who write their own jokes based on their observations and experiences. Many people have one or more favorite comedians.