Misery Loves Comedy (2015)

01/23/2015 (US) • 1h 34m

Comedy, Documentary

Kevin Pollak explores the dark side of comedy in this fascinating documentary.

Overview

Do you have to be miserable to be funny? More than sixty comedians—including stand-ups, writers, actors, and directors from the US, Canada, and abroad—take on this question, sharing anecdotes and insights with lively enthusiasm.


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

misery

comedian

fame

suicide of father

suicidal thoughts

working conditions

acting

comedy club

stand-up comedian

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