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Why We Laugh: Funny Women(2013)
Status: Released
Date: 2013-03-21
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3 Votes
Time: 1h 27m
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.
Languages: English, Spanish.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: Why We Laugh: Funny Women
Top 10 Billed Cast
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
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