Why We Laugh: Funny Women

Why We Laugh: Funny Women

Why We Laugh: Funny Women

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Why We Laugh: Funny Women

"Personal, bold and extremely funny stories from the courageous women of comedy."

2013

1h 27m

7.2(3 votes)

Documentary

Comedy

Overview

An uncensored look into the lives of the female stand-up comedian. Featuring interviews and live performance footage from some of today's most prominent female voices in stand-up comedy and entertainment, this revealing documentary sheds light on the legacy of the female comedian and the dedication, courage and passion that is required to be successful in the male dominated stand-up comedy business.

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Social & External

Production Companies

Codeblack Films

Videos & Trailers

1 video

Cast & Crew

19 members

Acting

Joan Rivers

Self

Joan Rivers

Acting

Kathy Griffin

Self

Kathy Griffin

Acting

Whoopi Goldberg

Self

Whoopi Goldberg

Acting

Kathy Najimy

Self

Kathy Najimy

Acting

Lily Tomlin

Self

Lily Tomlin

Acting

Aisha Tyler

Self

Aisha Tyler

Acting

Brett Butler

Self

Brett Butler

Acting

Sandra Bernhard

Self

Sandra Bernhard

Acting

Paula Poundstone

Self

Paula Poundstone

Acting

Janeane Garofalo

Self

Janeane Garofalo

Acting

Amy Hill

Self

Amy Hill

Acting

Jane Leeves

Self

Jane Leeves

Acting

Kathleen Madigan

Self

Kathleen Madigan

Acting

Natasha Leggero

Self

Natasha Leggero

Acting

Kim Wayans

Self

Kim Wayans

Acting

Tig Notaro

Self

Tig Notaro

Acting

Rita Rudner

Self

Rita Rudner

Acting

Anjelah Johnson-Reyes

Self

Anjelah Johnson-Reyes

Acting

Judy Tenuta

Self

Judy Tenuta

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