Review of Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work (2010) by Kevin R — 20 Dec 2010

Such a great documentary of a lady who truly is not respected as much as she should be for being herself.

This review of Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work (2010) was written by Kevin R on 20 Dec 2010.

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

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