Why We Laugh: Funny Women (2013)
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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Cast
Joan Rivers
as Self
Joan Alexandra Molinsky, known professionally as Joan Rivers (June 8, 1933 – September 4, 2014) ,was an American comedian, actress, writer, producer, and television host. She was noted for her often c...
Kathy Griffin
as Self
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Kathleen Mary "Kathy" Griffin (born November 4, 1960) is an American actress, model, stand-up comedian, television personality, New York Times best-selling a...
Whoopi Goldberg
as Self
Whoopi Goldberg (born Caryn Elaine Johnson; November 13, 1955) is an American comedian, actress, singer-songwriter, political activist, and talk show host. Goldberg made her film debut in The Color Pu...
Kathy Najimy
as Self
Kathy Ann Najimy (born February 6, 1957) is an American actress, most notable as Olive Massery on the television series Veronica's Closet, Sister Mary Patrick in Sister Act and the voice of Peggy Hill...
Lily Tomlin
as Self
Mary Jean "Lily" Tomlin (born September 1, 1939) is an American actress, comedian, writer and producer. She has won multiple awards from many quarters, including Tony Awards, Emmy Awards, and a Grammy...
Aisha Tyler
as Self
Aisha N. Tyler (born September 18, 1970) is an American actress, stand-up comedian, and author, known for her regular role in the first season of Ghost Whisperer and voicing Lana Kane in Archer, as we...
Director
Bernard Gourley
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