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Why We Laugh: Funny Women (2013)

03/21/2013 Documentary, Comedy 1h 27m
72%
User
Score
6.9/10

Personal, bold and extremely funny stories from the courageous women of comedy.

Overview

An uncensored look into the lives of the female stand-up comedian. Featuring interviews and live performance footage from some of today's most prominent female voices in stand-up comedy and entertainment, this revealing documentary sheds light on the legacy of the female comedian and the dedication, courage and passion that is required to be successful in the male dominated stand-up comedy business.

Bernard Gourley

Director

Bambi Haggins

Screenplay

Quincy Newell

Story

Top Billed Cast

Joan Rivers

Joan Rivers

Self

Kathy Griffin

Kathy Griffin

Self

Whoopi Goldberg

Whoopi Goldberg

Self

Kathy Najimy

Kathy Najimy

Self

Lily Tomlin

Lily Tomlin

Self

Aisha Tyler

Aisha Tyler

Self

Brett Butler

Brett Butler

Self

Sandra Bernhard

Sandra Bernhard

Self

Paula Poundstone

Paula Poundstone

Self

Full Cast & Crew →

Media

Why We Laugh: Funny Women - Trailer

Why We Laugh: Funny Women - Trailer

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