Review of Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work (2010) by Jenny C — 19 Jul 2013

She's fierce and raw. Plus she's a good laugh.

This review of Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work (2010) was written by Jenny C on 19 Jul 2013.

Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Kyle B (1,653) on 17 Nov 2013

I saw this movie a few years ago but am just writing this review as I am revisiting the movie…

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The insecurities that seem to feed Rivers's often angry humor -- and that have left her face looking like a mask frozen in horror -- are left…

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By Dillinger P (324) on 06 Sep 2014

It's hard to review this film, as for I have never been a huge fan of the comedian…

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By Bob Mondello (417) for NPR (1,713) on 07 Dec 2016

As the film demonstrates over the course of a full year with her, and not a great year by any stretch -- there is more to this particular hard-charging,…

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By Andre R (178) on 29 Jul 2014

Really gives an honest insight into Rivers' life. Quite interesting, really…

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It's easy to think of comics, especially time-tested ones like Rivers, as mechanical laugh-generators…

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By Peter Rainer (2,575) for Christian Science Monitor (3,788) on 07 Jun 2017

The film's biggest unexplored question: Why is someone with a reputation for laying bare the truth so addicted to plastic surgery…

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By Dave G (601) on 04 Oct 2014

A very revealing look at one of comedy's top female comedians. Joan Rivers opens up and show how insecure, shy and afraid she really is…

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By Daniel R (1,021) on 30 Aug 2014

If documentaries are supposed to offer a realistic glimpse into a subject matter not often (or otherwise) seen, then this one does NOT disappoint…

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