Why We Laugh: Funny Women
2013 • Documentary | Comedy
7.2 (3)
Bernard Gourley
Director
Quincy Newell
Story
Status
Released
Release date
March 21, 2013
Duration
87 Min
Language
en
Popularity
0.3609
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
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.
Cast
Joan Rivers
Kathy Griffin
Whoopi Goldberg
Kathy Najimy
Lily Tomlin
Aisha Tyler
Brett Butler
Sandra Bernhard
Paula Poundstone
Janeane Garofalo
Amy Hill
Jane Leeves
Kathleen Madigan
Natasha Leggero
Kim Wayans
Tig Notaro
Rita Rudner
Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
Judy Tenuta
