Review of Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work (2010) by Larry W — 11 Mar 2011

Generally brilliant, sometimes harsh look at Rivers, celebrity and aging. Falters only in a few reality tv-style scripted moments.

This review of Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work (2010) was written by Larry W on 11 Mar 2011.

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

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By Amy M (638) on 05 Sep 2014

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