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Joan Rivers, a piece of work : a year in the life of a semi legend, a Break Thru Films production ; writer, Ricki Stern ; producers, Ricki Stern, Annie Sundberg, Seth Keal ; directed by Ricki Stern

Label
Joan Rivers, a piece of work : a year in the life of a semi legend, a Break Thru Films production ; writer, Ricki Stern ; producers, Ricki Stern, Annie Sundberg, Seth Keal ; directed by Ricki Stern
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Intended audience
MPAA rating: Rated R ; language and sexual humor
Main title
Joan Rivers
Medium
videorecording
Oclc number
669993162
Responsibility statement
a Break Thru Films production ; writer, Ricki Stern ; producers, Ricki Stern, Annie Sundberg, Seth Keal ; directed by Ricki Stern
Runtime
85
Sub title
a piece of work : a year in the life of a semi legend
Summary
The cameras follow trailblazing comic, Joan Rivers, for a year and cover her entire career from her break on the Carson show, to her heartbreak over the suicide of her husband, and her role on Celebrity Apprentice. Rivers reveals her relentless desire to keep working with humor and empathy. Wickedly funny and surprisingly moving, Rivers is once again returned to the spotlight she so richly deserves and cements her reputation as one of stand-up's towering figures
Table Of Contents
That's fear -- A writer, an actress, an industry -- 30 years of jokes -- Looks don't count -- You're going to be a star -- It can turn on a dime -- Retirement is not an option -- Insecurities -- Favorite time of year -- Celebrating George Carlin -- A thing called money -- Comedy Central roast -- The golden girl
Target audience
adult
Technique
live action
resource.variantTitle
Piece of workYear in the life of a semi legend
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