Review of Tig (2015) by Michael F — 17 Jul 2015

A crazy, true story, from a very strong and funny woman.

This review of Tig (2015) was written by Michael F on 17 Jul 2015.

Tig has generally received positive reviews.

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By Paul-Jean L (3) on 14 Sep 2015

Tig disarms me with her casual wit and utter rawness. I was super duper touched…

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By Dominick Suzanne-Mayer (260) for Consequence of Sound (1,431) on 28 Jan 2015

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By David Wiegand (95) for San Francisco Chronicle (7,630) on 15 Jul 2015

The pile of calamities in Notaro's life was devastating, but as she talks about them, you come to understand that, in a way, surviving one…

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By Josh H (1,272) on 18 Oct 2015

A really tremendous documentary that takes a close look at a woman who has endured so much but manages to emerge with a smile -- a deadpan…

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By Laura L (473) on 25 Jul 2015

A thorougly interesting look at a very funny person - with a deeply personal look at the tragedies that she has had to overcome - but the film…

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By Amos R (13) on 13 Aug 2015

A great doc about an amazing and hilarious woman. Definately tigs at the old heart strings…

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By Colleen P (54) on 20 Jul 2015

This is a peek into Tig Notaro's life as she gets back to her life after her unbelievable string of tragedies…

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By Jason Zinoman (21) for New York Times (5,786) on 14 Jul 2015

The directors of Tig, do a nice job showing the relationship between her art and her life, establishing Ms…

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By Miri R (11) on 17 Sep 2017

Loved every minute of it! Tig is so lovable and hilarious! She is truly a role model of what greatness can come from tragedy…

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By Glenn G (284) on 17 Jul 2015

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