Joan Rivers launched her career as a standup comic in the early ’60s, a time when female comedians were few and far between, and after several years of working nightclubs to unresponsive audiences, she was booked on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson in 1965 and soon became one of the most successful comedy acts in the nation. Since then, Rivers has hosted several TV talk shows, written best-selling books, directed a feature film, launched a line of jewelry, and kept up a busy schedule of personal appearances, determined to hold on to her stardom regardless of the fickle winds of show business. Filmmakers Ricki Stern and Annie Sundberg followed Rivers through a typically eventful year in her life, and in Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work, they offer a look at the woman behind the laughter as she struggles to stay in the spotlight, works on new material, launches a one-woman show in the United Kingdom that doesn’t fare as well as she hopes, takes a chance as a participant on a reality TV show, and ponders her career in show business at the age of 75. Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work received its world premiere at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival., This intriguing documentary profiles comedienne Joan Rivers as she attempts to keep her career alive in an industry obsessed with youth. Over the course of a year, Rivers opens up about the struggle to remain relevant and the rewards that make it worth the trouble. Directed by Ricki Stern and Annie Sundberg., This documentary profiles comedienne Joan Rivers as she attempts to keep her career alive in an industry obsessed with youth. Over the course of a year, Rivers opens up about the struggle to remain relevant and the rewards that make it worth the trouble.
Q&A :
Q: Who are the main cast members in “Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work ” ?
A: The main cast includes Charles Miller,Bill Maher,Melissa Rivers,Jocelyn Pickett,Jeffrey Ross,Jon Stewart,Yorgo Alexopoulos,Denis Leary,Brad Bergbom,Brad Garrett,Tom Efinger,Penelope Falk,Joy Browne,Kate Forrester,Lily Tomlin,Ricki Stern,Billy Sammeth,Joe Castagna,Garry Shandling,David Muir,Greg Giraldo,Joan Rivers,Don Rickles,Richard Belzer,Kathy Griffin.
Q: When Did the “Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work” Released?
A: The Movie “Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work” originally aired on 2010-06-11 and released in the year of 2010.
Q: What Languages are available to watch “Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work” ?
A: Is also available in eng language.
Q: Where to watch “Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work” ?
A: “Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work” is Avaiable on Netflix. as its Netflix Originals.
