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Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work

Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work

20106.91h 24m

Overview

A documentary on the life and career of Joan Rivers, made as the comedienne turns 75 years old.

Directed by Ricki Stern
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Top Cast

Joan Rivers

Joan Rivers

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Melissa Rivers

Melissa Rivers

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Kathy Griffin

Kathy Griffin

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Don Rickles

Don Rickles

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About Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work

Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work is a documentary film released in 2010 exploring themes of comedian, biography, american, duringcreditsstinger, woman director, actress. Directed by Ricki Stern, it stars Joan Rivers, Melissa Rivers, Kathy Griffin. A documentary on the life and career of Joan Rivers, made as the comedienne turns 75 years old.

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