Review of Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work (2010) by Ricardo R — 01 Feb 2011

I strive to be like Joan as I grow older.

This review of Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work (2010) was written by Ricardo R on 01 Feb 2011.

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

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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 Betsy Sharkey (695) for Los Angeles Times (12,977) on 31 Jan 2018

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 Miedy B (81) on 04 Sep 2014

Seriously, this is one of the best documentary ever and I am not even a fan of Ms. Rivers…

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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 Private U (13,627) on 04 Sep 2014

Gives a real honest look into the life of Joan Rivers. Ricki Stern hits a home run with her work on this documentary…

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By Michael O'sullivan (1,712) for Washington Post (9,851) on 23 Dec 2017

The insecurities that seem to feed Rivers's often angry humor -- and that have left her face looking like a mask frozen in horror -- are left…

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By A.d. O (421) on 22 Mar 2015

Never a huge fan of her humour but admired her pace. poor thing was so scared to rest…

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By Rene Rodriguez (1,781) for Miami Herald (3,319) on 06 Jul 2015

Although Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work is unmistakably a fawning love letter to an amazing performer, its subject proves to be her sharpest,…

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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 Andre R (178) on 29 Jul 2014

Really gives an honest insight into Rivers' life. Quite interesting, really…

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