Misery Loves Comedy (2015)
Kevin Pollak explores the dark side of comedy in this fascinating documentary.
Do you have to be miserable to be funny? More than sixty comedians—including stand-ups, writers, actors, and directors from the US, Canada, and abroad—take on this question, sharing anecdotes and insights with lively enthusiasm.
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Jon FavreauSelf
Kevin SmithSelf
Bobby CannavaleSelf
Freddie Prinze Jr.Self
Matthew PerrySelf
Whoopi GoldbergSelf
Martin ShortSelf
Jimmy FallonSelf
Christopher GuestSelf
Janeane GarofaloSelf
Judd ApatowSelf
Stephen MerchantSelfKeywords
FameStand-up comedyComedianActingWorking conditionsMiserySuicidal thoughtsComedy clubSuicide of fatherStand-up comedian
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Genre affinityComedy · DocumentaryTheme affinityFame · Stand Up Comedy · ComedianDialogue densityComedyDirector preference58104Actor preference49147 · 29838 · 37173Country preferenceUs
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What is Misery Loves Comedy about?
Do you have to be miserable to be funny? More than sixty comedians—including stand-ups, writers, actors, and directors from the US, Canada, and abroad—take on this question, sharing anecdotes and insights with lively enthusiasm.
How long is Misery Loves Comedy?
Misery Loves Comedy has a runtime of 94 minutes.
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