Review of Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work (2010) by David F — 30 Mar 2013

Surprisingly intimate. She really let us in.

This review of Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work (2010) was written by David F on 30 Mar 2013.

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

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By Bobby N (191) on 06 Sep 2014

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The most provocative thing in Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work is the moment during the opening credits when we glimpse the comedy legend without makeup…

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By Ym J (6) on 14 May 2013

Kind of boring. Joan makes a racist comment about Michelle Obama in the film…

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By Kevin Carr (1,610) for 7M Pictures (1,037) on 05 Jan 2014

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By Anthony D (454) on 17 Jun 2013

A great documentary if you like Joan Rivers - and I do. She is an amazing lady and this documentary chronicles a year in her life…

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By Carlos M (2,069) on 11 Sep 2014

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