Why We Laugh: Funny Women
“Personal, bold and extremely funny stories from the courageous women of comedy.”
Synopsis
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.
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Why We Laugh: Funny Women - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-10-19
Top Cast
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Joan Rivers
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Kathy Griffin
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Whoopi Goldberg
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Kathy Najimy
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Lily Tomlin
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Aisha Tyler
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Brett Butler
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Sandra Bernhard
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Paula Poundstone
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Janeane Garofalo
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Amy Hill
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Jane Leeves
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Kathleen Madigan
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Natasha Leggero
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Kim Wayans
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Tig Notaro
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Rita Rudner
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Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 21, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bernard Gourley
- Screenplay & Story
- Bambi Haggins
- Original Score
- Lev Berlak, Louis Paisley Hinton
- Original Title
- Why We Laugh: Funny Women
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Codeblack Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bernard Gourley
Bambi Haggins, Quincy Newell
Lev Berlak, Louis Paisley Hinton
Kobi Zaig-Mendez
Spencer Averick
Sheila Ducksworth, Joan Rivers, Jeff Clanagan, Quincy Newell
Department Leadership Roster
Bernard Gourley
Director
Lev Berlak
Original Music Composer
Sheila Ducksworth
Producer
Spencer Averick
Editor
Bambi Haggins
Screenplay
Quincy Newell
Producer
Louis Paisley Hinton
Original Music Composer
Kobi Zaig-Mendez
Director of Photography
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What is Why We Laugh: Funny Women about?
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.
Who directed Why We Laugh: Funny Women?
Why We Laugh: Funny Women was directed by Bernard Gourley.
Who stars in Why We Laugh: Funny Women?
The principal cast of Why We Laugh: Funny Women includes Joan Rivers, Kathy Griffin, Whoopi Goldberg, Kathy Najimy, Lily Tomlin.
When was Why We Laugh: Funny Women released and how long is it?
Why We Laugh: Funny Women was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Why We Laugh: Funny Women?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Why We Laugh: Funny Women was composed by Lev Berlak, Louis Paisley Hinton.