Why We Laugh: Funny Women (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.
Director:
Bernard Gourley
Writer:
Bambi Haggins
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Joan Rivers as Self |
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Kathy Griffin as Self |
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Whoopi Goldberg as Self |
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Kathy Najimy as Self |
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Lily Tomlin as Self |
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Aisha Tyler as Self |
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Brett Butler as Self |
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Sandra Bernhard as Self |
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Paula Poundstone as Self |
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Janeane Garofalo as Self |
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Amy Hill as Self |
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Jane Leeves as Self |
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Kathleen Madigan as Self |
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Natasha Leggero as Self |
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Kim Wayans as Self |
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Tig Notaro as Self |
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Rita Rudner as Self |
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Anjelah Johnson-Reyes as Self |
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Judy Tenuta as Self |
| Directing | Bernard Gourley | Director |
| Production | Candice Wilson | Associate Producer |
| Editing | Spencer Averick | Editor |
| Sound | Richard Serrel | Sound Supervisor |
| Sound | Lev Berlak | Original Music Composer |
| Production | Sheila Ducksworth | Producer |
| Production | Spencer Averick | Co-Producer |
| Production | Joan Rivers | Executive Producer |
| Sound | Lev Berlak | Sound Designer |
| Writing | Bambi Haggins | Screenplay |
| Production | Jeff Clanagan | Executive Producer |
| Sound | Louis Paisley Hinton | Original Music Composer |
| Camera | Kobi Zaig-Mendez | Director of Photography |
| Production | Quincy Newell | Producer |
| Writing | Quincy Newell | Story |
