Why We Laugh: Funny Women

March. 21,2013

Rating：

6.9

Genre：

Comedy Documentary

Keywords：

Stand-up Comedy

Trailer Synopsis Cast

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.

Joan Rivers as Self

Kathy Griffin as Self

Whoopi Goldberg as Self

Kathy Najimy as Self

Lily Tomlin as Self

Aisha Tyler as Self

Brett Butler as Self

Sandra Bernhard as Self

Paula Poundstone as Self

Janeane Garofalo as Self

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