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Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work

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

20101h 24mRDocumentary

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About Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work

Directors
Ricki Stern, Anne Sundberg
Cast
Joan Rivers, Melissa Rivers, Kathy Griffin, Don Rickles
Genres
Documentary
Content rating
R
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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