Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work

Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work

By Ricki Stern

  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release Date: 2010-06-11
  • Advisory Rating: R
  • Runtime: 1h 24min
  • Director: Ricki Stern
  • Production Company: Break Thru Films
  • Production Country: United States of America
  • iTunes Price: USD 9.99
  • iTunes Rent Price: USD 3.99
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JOAN RIVERS - A PIECE OF WORK takes the audience on a year long ride with Joan Rivers in her 76th year of life; it peels away the mask of an iconic comedian, laying bare both the struggle and thrill of living life as a groundbreaking female performer. Filmmakers Ricki Stern and Annie Sundberg (THE DEVIL CAME ON HORSEBACK, THE TRIALS OF DARRYL HUNT) expose the private dramas of this irreverent, legendary comedian as she fights to keep her career thriving in a business driven by youth and beauty.

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  • A legend

    5
    By IneedOscar
    The truth of what fame is like delivered in a both very real and hilarious way.

  • A Truly Funny Women!

    5
    By i_love_norway
    Yes, i said it a Truly funny women. Not that most women are not but this lady really had some interesting twists & with true raw energy as if she absolutely loved doing what she did. I will miss this Comedy Great!

  • It changed my life

    5
    By Tencton
    A lengend. A masterpiece. A year in the life of the legendary comedian Joan Rivers.

  • Loved it!

    5
    By Islandshopgrl
    You won't be disappointed, you'll see the real sweet Joan. Miss her so much!

  • Changed my entire opinion about her!

    5
    By brainybrunettegirl
    I watched this movie on TV a year or 2 ago. I never really had an opinion one way or another about her until I saw all that she has accomplished in her life. I was most touched by how many people she took care of financially. Her heart and generosity were limitless. We women owe her so much. She should be written about in history books for being such a catalyst in taking women seriously in stand up comedy and the entertainment world in general. I now count her as one of my heroes!

  • Funny, stunning, honest: just Joan!

    5
    By Cus. Ratings
    what a great film, very inspiring!! I Started writing n a book immediately. Very, very inspiring !! We love u Joan!!

  • Wonderful!

    5
    By longtimelistenerinNY
    Absolutely wonderful! Brilliant! I highly recommend it!!!!

  • If you admire perseverance watch this.

    5
    By JennySok
    I admire strong women, so I've been a fan of Joan' since the 80s. This is a great film. God bless Joan Rivers. Thank you for all you've contributed to comedy and for pressing one, Joan. Kathy Griffin should give you ten percent….you did pave the way.

  • watch it

    5
    By Marc203
    This was the most honest documentary that I have seen in a long time. No matter if you are a Joan Rivers fan or not WATCH IT!!!

  • A glimpse into the life of a celebrity

    4
    By BrandlynB
    I didn't know what to expect with this film, but for the first time - I felt like I was able to relate to the highs and lows that celebrities experience. It's hard to relate to them and they often times, don't seem to be in touch with reality. However, this film shows the other side of being famous - the price you pay and the constant stiff competition and incessant criticism that comes from putting yourself out there for the world to judge. How amazing that his women is still going at 75! Go Joan!

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