Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work
Jan 25, 2010 | IMDB 6.9
84 min Watch NowDocumentary
A documentary on the life and career of Joan Rivers, made as the comedienne turns 75 years old.
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A documentary on the life and career of Joan Rivers, made as the comedienne turns 75 years old.
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