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Early in ricki stern and anne sundebergs extraordinary documentary portrait joan rivers. Joan rivers was the primary guest host for the tonight show for a long time, but over the years werent there many people who filled in for carson for a night or a week. She has joked about her many face lifts, her husbands suicide, her bankruptcy and the sacrifices. I had no idea her schedule was always so full and that she disliked have a blank calendar page or. One of the best sequences in the film offers a glimpse into rivers writing. There are a couple films on this weeks list that could be the first, including the dramatic film winters bone and the documentary joan rivers. A piece of work 2010 full movie, watch free joan rivers. Jun 11, 2010 joan rivers where have you been all my life. A piece of work dvd 2010 ifc independent film covid19. Joan rivers a piece of work, directed by ricki stern and annie sundberg, and smash his camera. A documentary on the life and career of joan rivers, made as. Both films take as their subjects characters about which it is easy to make assumptions, and then try to find something beyond that. Joan rivers a piece of work and smash his camera are sympathetic portraits of unlikely subjects january 26, 2010 1.

Sundance film festival joan rivers on a piece of work and why leno isnt funny. A piece of work ricki stern annie sundberg ricki stern 2010 filmmakers ricki stern and annie sundberg document a year in the life of the comedy pioneer as she works tirelessly to keep her career thriving in a y. A piece of work, the legendary comics manager offers up an assessment of the general perception of his client. A piece of work, all good things, babies, the tourist, rabbit hole, in my sleep, the six wives of henry lefay. A piece of work 2010 starring joan rivers and melissa rivers on dvd and bluray. I interviewed joan rivers for my pbs series make em laugh. A piece of work critics consensus penetrating rivers coarse image, this compelling documentary offers an honest, behindthescenes look at her career and at show business in general. Penetrating rivers coarse image, this compelling documentary offers an honest, behindthescenes look at her career and at show business in general. Love her or hate her, joan rivers really is a piece of work, in this documentary of her struggling to be taken seriously.

It premiered at the san francisco international film festival at the castro theatre on may 6, 2010. Oct 28, 2014 comedian joan rivers arrives for the premiere of the documentary joan rivers a piece of work during the 2010 sundance film festival in park city, utah january 25, 2010. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. With joan rivers, melissa rivers, kathy griffin, jocelyn pickett. A piece of work, they offer a look at the woman behind the laughter as she struggles to stay in the spotlight, works on new material, launches a onewoman show in the united kingdom that doesnt fare as well as she hopes. Penetrating rivers coarse image, this compelling documentary offers an honest. A glimpse into the comedic process and private dramas of. Jun 09, 2010 comedian joan rivers is a real piece of work few topics are offlimits for the brash comedian. A piece of work is a mustwatch for those wanting to learn more about the performer in light of her death this. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started. Right now, he says flatly, they see her as a plastic surgery freak whos past due.

Now she is the face of female comedy, and an undoubtable legend. Joan rivers is portrayed as a complete and complex woman. A piece of work covers the events in about a year of her life. A piece of work 2010 this revealing documentary follows the life and career of joan rivers, a veteran comedienne arguably more known for her extensive plastic surgery than for her. Immediately following the premiere of american masters. The most immediate image in ones mind is an over made up older woman who has indulged in one too many plastic surgeries selling jewelry on qvc. Love her or hate her, joan rivers really is a piece of work, in this documentary of her struggling to be taken seriously as an actress, whilst dealing with age, selfdoubt and the pressures of staying on top in show business. A piece of work whenever someone mentions joan rivers it is usually followed by a groan. Filmmakers ricki stern and annie sundberg followed rivers through a typically eventful year in her life, and in joan rivers. Joan rivers documentary provides plenty of laughs reuters.

A piece of work 2010 this revealing documentary follows the life and career of joan rivers, a veteran comedienne arguably more known for her extensive plastic surgery than for her talent. The opening sequence from the smash hit documentary, joan rivers. I had no idea her schedule was always so full and that she disliked have a. Yet the portrait is most complete when she is onstage. The film follows joan rivers from her luxury manhattan apartment, to business meetings and media appearances, revealing some of her private. A piece of work premiered at the 2010 sundance film festival to acclaim. A piece of work takes the audience on a year long ride with legendary comedian joan rivers in her 76th year of life. We are still waiting for our first breakout success off the year on the limited release front. The film is an emotionally surprising and revealing portrait of one the most hilarious. Monday night saw the world premiere of two films from sundances documentary feature competition. It might be hard to believe that a documentary about joan rivers could bring forth a tear. A piece of work, they offer a look at the woman behind the laughter as she struggles to stay in the spotlight, works on new material, launches a onewoman show in the united kingdom that doesnt fare as well as she hopes, takes a chance as a participant on a reality tv show, and ponders her career in show business at the age of 75.

The filmtech forums are designed for various members related to the cinema industry to express their opinions, viewpoints and testimonials on various. The film explores her early years in the comedy industry and touches on her longtime professional relationship with johnny carson. That, at least, is what i thought after watching twice the documentary joan rivers. Jun 09, 2010 howard welcomed joan rivers to the studio and told her hed been depressed by the new documentary about her life, joan rivers. A piece of work documents a year in the life of the legendary comedian, as filmmakers ricki stern and anne sundberg follow rivers through her various gigs, her familial encounters, and. A piece of work movie trailers, exclusive videos, interviews from the cast, movie clips and more at. A piece of work on dvd december 14, 2010 starring joan rivers, melissa rivers, kathy griffin. This clip was originally shared with the broadcast of joan rivers.

A piece of work, 2010, directed by annie sundberg, with joan rivers, kathy griffin, melissa rivers, at turner classic movies. Watch on ifc films unlimited with prime video channels. A piece of work captures a year in the life of the late comedienne as she turned threequarters of a century old. A piece of work is a 2010 documentary film about the life and career of comedian joan rivers. Joan rivers a piece of work takes the audience on a year long ride with joan rivers in her. Joan rivers daughter hires law firm to investigate comedian. A hilarious, entertaining and deliciously dirty look into the fascinating, fastpaced life of the iconic, groundbreaking comedienne joan rivers.

We have resumed very limited warehouse and shipping operations. The film follows joan rivers for 14 months, mostly during the 76th year of her life. Joan rivers is hilarious on johnny carsons tonight show full interview, 1986 duration. A piece of work liam peters a straightforward but completely engrossing documentary about the legendary comedian that reveals far greater depths than one might initially suspect. Joan rivers a piece of work at 2010 tribeca film festival. If the filmmakers didnt have total access, i dont want to see what they missed. Joan rivers daughter hires law firm to investigate. It tells just a small piece of what joan rivers goes thru on a daily basis and how she got to be where she is. A piece of work dvd, 2010 at the best online prices at ebay. In one stretch in this film she closes a show in toronto, flies overnight to palm springs, does a gig, flies overnight to minneapolis, and performs another one. Filmed over 14 months and released to great critical acclaim in 2010, joan rivers. A documentary on the life and career of joan rivers, made as the comedienne turns 75 years old. Features original music by paul brill with amber rubarth.

A piece of work is a 2010 documentary film about the life and. She has joked about her many face lifts, her husbands suicide. Documentary about the life and career of comedian joan rivers as she turns 75yearsold. The film tech forums are designed for various members related to the cinema industry to express their opinions, viewpoints and testimonials on various products, services and events based upon speculation, personal knowledge and factual information through use, therefore all views represented here allow no liability upon the publishers of. Howard welcomed joan rivers to the studio and told her hed been depressed by the new documentary about her life, joan rivers. You will leave this film remembering that joan rivers is one very funny woman albeit a vulgar one. A piece of work 2010 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. A piece of work, which opens in theaters on june 11. Joan rivers a piece of work, directed by ricki stern and annie sundberg, and smash his camera, directed by leon gast. Joan rivers was truly a pioneer for women in comedy and she will always be so missed. Rivers with all her personality, her helpful nature while visiting, and talking with people in new york city and the love and drive she had for life. A piece of work takes the audience on a year long ride with legendary. Comedian joan rivers arrives for the premiere of the documentary joan rivers a piece of work during the 2010 sundance film festival in park city, utah january 25, 2010. This documentary was directed by ricki stern and anne sundberg.

A documentary on the life and career of joan rivers, made as the comedian turns 75 years old. Jan 29, 2010 comedian joan rivers arrives for the premiere of the documentary joan rivers a piece of work during the 2010 sundance film festival in park city, utah january 25, 2010. Ricki stern, anne sundberg codirector as annie sundberg. Much of it has to do with a new documentary about her life, joan rivers.