Joan Rivers –A Piece Of Work
exposes the private dramas of irreverent, legendary comedian and pop
icon Joan Rivers as she fights tooth and nail to remain the queen of
comedy. Filmed as a cinema verite documentary, the film reveals a
rare glimpse of the comedic process and the toxic mixture of
self-doubt and anger that often fuels it. It includes cameos
by Kathy Griffin, Don Rickles, Melissa Rivers and others who have
played a role in Joan's life and career.
Joan’s story is
both an outrageously funny journey and a brutally honest look at the
ruthless entertainment industry, the trappings of success and the
ultimate vulnerability of the life of a performer.
With
unguarded access, the film cuts intimate scenes with Joan’s personal
archive creating a lush visual landscape and cinematic backdrop for
the narrative as it unfolds.
Over the course of the year,
Joan fights to reinvent herself and put herself back on top. She
reveals in private that the years of exposure have taken a toll on
her, leaving her raw and alone. Her longest lasting relationship is
her manager who she ends up firing during the course of filming,
severing her last tie to her past. In a dressing room before a show,
she exposes a much-guarded vulnerability revealing all she has left
is her performing.
An inspiration to some, a plastic surgery
whore to others, Joan Rivers’ controversial personas are what
continue to fascinate the public and draw audiences to her. The film
provides a rare look at an iconic performer, stripped of her comedy
masks and laying bare the truth of her life and inspiration.
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