Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work (2010)
Overview
A documentary on the life and career of Joan Rivers, made as the comedienne turns 75 years old.
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| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 4.363 |
Directed By
Ricki Stern
Anne Sundberg
TOP CAST
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