Why We Laugh: Funny Women(2013)
Personal, bold and extremely funny stories from the courageous women of comedy.
Why We Laugh: Funny Women 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.
Why We Laugh: Funny Women (2013) is a documentary and comedy film directed by Bernard Gourley, released on March 21, 2013 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Joan Rivers, Kathy Griffin, Whoopi Goldberg and Kathy Najimy. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Bernard Gourley
- Writers:
- Bambi Haggins, Quincy Newell
- Producers:
- Sheila Ducksworth, Quincy Newell
- Cinematographer:
- Kobi Zaig-Mendez
- Composer:
- Lev Berlak
- Production:
- Codeblack Films
- Status:
- Released
Why We Laugh: Funny Women (2013) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Why We Laugh: Funny Women before you stream it.
Why We Laugh: Funny Women Cast & Crew
Main cast
Joan Rivers
as Self
Kathy Griffin
as Self
Whoopi Goldberg
as Self
Kathy Najimy
as Self
Lily Tomlin
as Self
Aisha Tyler
as Self
Brett Butler
as Self
Sandra Bernhard
as Self
Paula Poundstone
as Self
Janeane Garofalo
as Self
Amy Hill
as Self
Jane Leeves
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Bernard Gourley, written by Bambi Haggins and Quincy Newell, produced by Sheila Ducksworth and Quincy Newell.
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Why We Laugh: Funny Women Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 3 ratings.
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Why We Laugh: Funny Women – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Why We Laugh: Funny Women online?
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Why We Laugh: Funny Women (2013) is available to stream on Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Why We Laugh: Funny Women?
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The main cast of Why We Laugh: Funny Women (2013) includes Joan Rivers, Kathy Griffin, Whoopi Goldberg, Kathy Najimy and Lily Tomlin. The film was directed by Bernard Gourley. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Why We Laugh: Funny Women released?
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Why We Laugh: Funny Women was released on March 21, 2013 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is Why We Laugh: Funny Women worth watching?
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Why We Laugh: Funny Women (2013) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Why We Laugh: Funny Women?
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Yes. The official Why We Laugh: Funny Women trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.