Movie·2015·1h 34m
Misery Loves Comedy
Kevin Pollak explores the dark side of comedy in this fascinating documentary.
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
John Vorhaus
Producer
Becky Newhall, Burton Ritchie
Cinematography
Adam McDaid
Music
Ben Folds
Editor
Robert Legato
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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Region: US
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Cast
Jon Favreau
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Kevin Smith
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Bobby Cannavale
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Freddie Prinze Jr.
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Matthew Perry
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Whoopi Goldberg
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Martin Short
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Jimmy Fallon
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Christopher Guest
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Janeane Garofalo
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Judd Apatow
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Stephen Merchant
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Kevin Pollak
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Matt Walsh
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Jason Alexander
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Joe Lo Truglio
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Jason Reitman
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Chris Hardwick
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// crew
Crew
Ben Folds
Original Music Composer
Robert Legato
Editor
Kevin Pollak
Writer, Director
Becky Newhall
Producer
John Vorhaus
Writer
Burton Ritchie
Producer
Adam McDaid
Director of Photography
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