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Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work

Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work

Documentary · 2010

A documentary on the life and career of Joan Rivers, made as the comedienne turns 75 years old.

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Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work

2010 Documentary 1h 24m

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6.9 / 10

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A documentary on the life and career of Joan Rivers, made as the comedienne turns 75 years old.

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Directed by

Ricki Stern · Anne Sundberg

Joan Rivers

Joan Rivers

Self

Melissa Rivers

Melissa Rivers

Self

Kathy Griffin

Kathy Griffin

Self

Don Rickles

Don Rickles

Self

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Put Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work on trial.

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The defence The Auteur Devotee

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.