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Misery Loves Comedy(2015)
Status: Released
Date: 2015-01-23
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Time: 1h 34m
Kevin Pollak explores the dark side of comedy in this fascinating documentary.
Overview:
Do you have to be miserable to be funny? More than sixty comedians—including stand-ups, writers, actors, and directors from the US, Canada, and abroad—take on this question, sharing anecdotes and insights with lively enthusiasm.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: Misery Loves Comedy
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Jon Favreau
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Kevin Smith
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Bobby Cannavale
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Freddie Prinze Jr.
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Matthew Perry
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Whoopi Goldberg
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Martin Short
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Jimmy Fallon
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Christopher Guest
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Janeane Garofalo
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