Why We Laugh: Funny Women

Why We Laugh: Funny Women

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

2013 en 87 minutes

Rating: 7.2

Plot

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

Joan Rivers

Self

Kathy Griffin

Kathy Griffin

Self

Whoopi Goldberg

Whoopi Goldberg

Self

Kathy Najimy

Kathy Najimy

Self

Lily Tomlin

Lily Tomlin

Self

Aisha Tyler

Aisha Tyler

Self

Brett Butler

Brett Butler

Self

Sandra Bernhard

Sandra Bernhard

Self

Paula Poundstone

Paula Poundstone

Self

Janeane Garofalo

Janeane Garofalo

Self

Amy Hill

Amy Hill

Self

Jane Leeves

Jane Leeves

Self

Kathleen Madigan

Kathleen Madigan

Self

Natasha Leggero

Natasha Leggero

Self

Kim Wayans

Kim Wayans

Self

Tig Notaro

Tig Notaro

Self

Rita Rudner

Rita Rudner

Self

Anjelah Johnson-Reyes

Anjelah Johnson-Reyes

Self

Judy Tenuta

Judy Tenuta

Self

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