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Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work

Jan 25, 2010 | IMDB 6.9

84 min Watch Now

Documentary

A documentary on the life and career of Joan Rivers, made as the comedienne turns 75 years old.

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Joan Rivers, Melissa Rivers, Kathy Griffin, Don Rickles

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