Film

Why We Laugh: Funny Women

2013 · 1h 27m · Documentary · Comedy

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

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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.

Joan Rivers

Self

Kathy Griffin

Self

Whoopi Goldberg

Self

Kathy Najimy

Self

Lily Tomlin

Self

Aisha Tyler

Self

Brett Butler

Self

Sandra Bernhard

Self

Paula Poundstone

Self

Janeane Garofalo

Self

Amy Hill

Self

Jane Leeves

Self

Kathleen Madigan

Self

Natasha Leggero

Self

Kim Wayans

Self

Tig Notaro

Self

• Bernard GourleyDirector
• Bambi HagginsScreenplay
• Quincy NewellStory · Producer
• Sheila DucksworthProducer
• Jeff ClanaganExecutive Producer
• Joan RiversExecutive Producer
• Kobi Zaig-MendezDirector of Photography
• Lev BerlakOriginal Music Composer
• Louis Paisley HintonOriginal Music Composer
• Spencer AverickEditor

Why We Laugh: Funny Women - Trailer

Release date

March 21, 2013

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 27m

Genres

Documentary, Comedy

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