Why We Laugh: Funny Women

Why We Laugh: Funny Women

87 mins | Comedy, Documentary | March 21, 2013

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.

Why We Laugh: Funny Women

87 mins | Comedy, Documentary | March 21, 2013

Why We Laugh: Funny Women
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.
IMDb rating 6.9
Producers Codeblack Films
Original title Why We Laugh: Funny Women
Directors Bernard Gourley
Writers Bambi Haggins, Quincy Newell

Cast

Joan Rivers

as Herself

Kathy Griffin

as Herself

Whoopi Goldberg

as Herself

Kathy Najimy

as Herself

Lily Tomlin

as Herself

Aisha Tyler

as Herself

Brett Butler

as Herself

Sandra Bernhard

as Herself

Paula Poundstone

as Herself

Janeane Garofalo

as Herself

Amy Hill

as Herself

Jane Leeves

as Herself

Kathleen Madigan

as Herself

Natasha Leggero

as Herself

Kim Wayans

as Herself

Tig Notaro

as Herself

Rita Rudner

as Herself

Judy Tenuta

as Herself