Review of Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work (2010) by Dana A — 29 Jan 2011

EXCELLENT documentary. Loved the insight to Joan and her AMAZING career!

This review of Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work (2010) was written by Dana A on 29 Jan 2011.

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

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