Review of Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work (2010) by Miriam Q — 20 Dec 2010

Interesting documentary about the comedienne.

This review of Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work (2010) was written by Miriam Q on 20 Dec 2010.

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

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