Review of Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work (2010) by Lance M — 14 Dec 2011

A realistic look at the back-breaking work of being in showbusiness.

This review of Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work (2010) was written by Lance M on 14 Dec 2011.

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

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By Ym J (6) on 14 May 2013

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By Andrew O'hehir (1,324) for Salon.com (2,725) on 06 Nov 2013

Maybe Joan Rivers is a high-powered engine of self-debasement who will go lower than anyone else for a laugh and a dollar, and maybe she's…

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By Rex Reed (1,506) for Observer (1,042) on 03 Oct 2016

It's all about personality and Joan's inimitable style, which fills every second of its 84 minutes…

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A Piece of Work made me wish I was more of a Joan Rivers fan when she was alive. She was awesome…

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