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Documentary / Comedy

Why We Laugh: Funny Women.

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

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.

Directed by Bernard Gourley

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE STORY

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

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