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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Cast
Jon Favreau
Self
Kevin Smith
Self
Bobby Cannavale
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Freddie Prinze Jr.
Self
Matthew Perry
Self
Whoopi Goldberg
Self
Martin Short
Self
Jimmy Fallon
Self
Christopher Guest
Self
Janeane Garofalo
Self
Judd Apatow
Self
Stephen Merchant
Self
Kevin Pollak
Self
Matt Walsh
Self
Jason Alexander
Self
Joe Lo Truglio
Self
Jason Reitman
Self
Chris Hardwick
Self
// crew
Crew
Ben Folds
Original Music Composer
John Vorhaus
Writer
Robert Legato
Editor
Kevin Pollak
Director, Writer
Becky Newhall
Producer
Burton Ritchie
Producer
Adam McDaid
Director of Photography
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