IFC Center
323 6th Ave
212.924.7771
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June 11, 2010 – June 27, 2010
Daily
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$12.50
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“Joan Rivers lays her cards on the table in this craftily constructed year-in-the-life documentary. A self-proclaimed actress who has just been playing a comedian, Joan Rivers is revealed as a large-hearted, acerbic-tongued, sexually frustrated, workaholic infected by the Carson-era showbiz bug. Rivers' backstory is touched on intermittently throughout the film but the main focus is on her success and failures post her 75th birthday. Engaging, humorous, and inspiring, this portrait will leave you rooting for Rivers as she battles to remain relevant through reinvention and a hearty dose of botox.”
Mindy Bond, Flavorpill
Joan Rivers –A Piece Of Work says:
Joan Rivers –A Piece Of Work exposes the private dramas of irreverent, legendary comedian and pop icon Joan Rivers as she fights tooth and nail to remain the queen of comedy. Filmed as a cinema verite documentary, the film reveals a rare glimpse of the comedic process and the toxic mixture of self-doubt and anger that often fuels it. Joan’s story is both an outrageously funny journey and a brutally honest look at the ruthless entertainment industry, the trappings of success and the ultimate vulnerability of the life of a performer.
