Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work
2010 · Movie · R · 84 min · ★ 6.8 · 86% critics
This documentary follows a veteran comedian as she turns 75, offering an up-close look at her relentless schedule of club dates, travel, and new projects. Along the way, it captures the drive to stay relevant, the sting of criticism, and the personal costs that can come with a life built around making people laugh.
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Details
- Years
- 2010
- Release date
- 2010-01-25
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 84 min
- Critic score
- 86/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.8/10 (49 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want an unfiltered, sometimes raw look at a comedy career and the pressure to keep performing; Not for you if you dislike abrasive humor or want a more balanced biography like Whitney.
Pros: candid behind-the-scenes access; sharp, brash humor; revealing workaholic portrait | Cons: can feel one-note; uneven emotional depth; missing other perspectives
Themes
- comedian
- biography
- american
- duringcreditsstinger
- woman director
- actress
- joan rivers
Awards & recognition
- Sundance Editing Award Documentary · 2010
Cast & crew
Joan Rivers
as Self
Melissa Rivers
as Self
Kathy Griffin
as Self
Don Rickles
as Self
Directed by Ricki Stern, Anne Sundberg