Review of Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work (2010) by Katherine P — 18 Aug 2011

I guess yesterday was showbiz doc day. this is actually pretty intense.

This review of Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work (2010) was written by Katherine P on 18 Aug 2011.

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

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By Alec B (1,705) on 23 Apr 2013

I find Joan Rivers to be a fascinating person, and this documentary shows everything from 1 year in her life…

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She is by turns blue, bitter, hilarious, unbroken; a Hollywood-style portrait in infinite ambition. In that role, Rivers is unforgettable…

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By Romeil S (1) on 05 Sep 2014

I never knew that much about her and heard good things about this documentary. She was a very driven woman, and led a very intense life…

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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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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 Rachel S (689) on 29 Nov 2013

I had no idea she had such a rough life. A true survivor…

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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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By Keith Uhlich (870) for Time Out (7,510) on 13 Sep 2017

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

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