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Joan Rivers : a piece of work : a year in the life of a semi legend Cover Image DVD DVD
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Joan Rivers : a piece of work : a year in the life of a semi legend

Stern, Ricki. (Added Author). Sundberg, Annie, (producer.). Keal, Seth, (producer.). Rivers, Joan (interviewee.). Rivers, Melissa, 1969- (interviewee.). Rickles, Don, (interviewee.). Diller, Phyllis, (interviewee.). Griffin, Kathy, 1960- (interviewee.). IFC Films. (Added Author). Break Thru Films. (Added Author). MPI Media Group. (Added Author).

Summary: The cameras follow trailblazing comic, Joan Rivers, for a year and cover her entire career from her break on the Carson show, to her heartbreak over the suicide of her husband, and her role on Celebrity Apprentice. Rivers reveals her relentless desire to keep working with humor and empathy. Wickedly funny and surprisingly moving, Rivers is once again returned to the spotlight she so richly deserves and cements her reputation as one of stand-up's towering figures.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0788613413
  • ISBN: 9780788613418
  • Physical Description: sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. 1 videodisc (85 min.) :
    videodisc
  • Publisher: New York : IFC Films, [2010]
  • Distributor: [Orland Park, Ill.] : MPI Media Group [distributor]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Originally produced as a motion picture in 2010.
Special features: Trailer; deleted scenes; commentary; TV spots; Sundance Q&A.
Formatted Contents Note: That's fear -- A writer, an actress, an industry -- 30 years of jokes -- Looks don't count -- You're going to be a star -- It can turn on a dime -- Retirement is not an option -- Insecurities -- Favorite time of year -- Celebrating George Carlin -- A thing called money -- Comedy Central roast -- The golden girl.
Creation/Production Credits Note: Director of photography, Charles Miller ; editor, Penelope Falk ; music, Paul Brill.
Participant or Performer Note: Joan Rivers, Melissa Rivers, Don Rickles, Phyllis Diller, Kathy Griffin.
Target Audience Note:
MPAA rating: R; language and sexual humor.
System Details Note:
DVD, NTSC, region 1; anamorphic widescreen (1.78:1) presentation; Dolby digital 5.1.
Language Note:
Dialogue in English with optional English SDH or Spanish subtitles.

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Genre: Nonfiction films.
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  • 2 of 2 copies available at SPARK Libraries.

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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Albright Memorial Library DVD 791.4302 JOAN (Text) 50686014022391 Adult Video Nonfiction Available -
Cambria County Library DVD 791.4302 J623 (Text) 85131001236950 CACM DVD Available -
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