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Watch NowMisery Loves Comedy (2015)
25/06/2015 (GB)
Comedy, Documentary
1h 34m
- 60% (39 votes)
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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.
- Kevin PollakDirector, Writer
- John VorhausWriter
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Keywords
- misery
- comedian
- fame
- suicide of father
- suicidal thoughts
- working conditions
- acting
- comedy club
- stand-up comedian
Top Billed Cast
Jon Favreau
Self
Kevin Smith
Self
Bobby Cannavale
Self
Freddie Prinze Jr.
Self
Matthew Perry
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Whoopi Goldberg
Self
Martin Short
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Jimmy Fallon
Self
Christopher Guest
Self
Janeane Garofalo
Self
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