Because I only knew Joan Rivers as the ditzy lady who made glaring faux pas on the red carpet while interviewing celebrities at awards shows, my opinion of her was quite low.
Through the years, however, I started hearing of how she was the first comedienne to actually break through in a male dominated field, effectively opening the door for the likes of Ellen DeGeneres and Kathy Griffin.
This documentary is very well done and clearly illustrates the enduring work ethics of a woman who just can’t bring herself to stop working, for whom there are no topics too taboo, who is well aware of her good fortune in getting where she is today, and who is not ready to give up her crown anytime soon.
In the end, I came away feeling a whole lot of respect for this first lady of comedy. A piece of work indeed.
Grade: 8
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