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Misery Loves Comedy

Kevin Pollak explores the dark side of comedy in this fascinating documentary.

6.0

1h 34m

2015

“Kevin Pollak explores the dark side of comedy in this fascinating documentary.”

Synopsis

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.

Director

Kevin Pollak

Trailer

ComedyDocumentary

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Cast & Crew

Jon Favreau

Jon Favreau

as Self

Kevin Smith

Kevin Smith

as Self

Bobby Cannavale

Bobby Cannavale

as Self

Freddie Prinze Jr.

Freddie Prinze Jr.

as Self

Matthew Perry

Matthew Perry

as Self

Whoopi Goldberg

Whoopi Goldberg

as Self

Martin Short

Martin Short

as Self

Jimmy Fallon

Jimmy Fallon

as Self

Christopher Guest

Christopher Guest

as Self

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