Comedy ·Documentary · United States of America · 2015 · 1h 34m

Misery Loves Comedy

Misery Loves Comedy poster
Director
Kevin Pollak
Cast
Jon Favreau as Self Kevin Smith as Self Bobby Cannavale as Self Freddie Prinze Jr. as Self Matthew Perry as Self Whoopi Goldberg as Self
Crew
Adam McDaid — Director of Photography Robert Legato — Editor Ben Folds — Original Music Composer Kevin Pollak — Writer John Vorhaus — Writer Becky Newhall — Producer
Tagline

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.

Trailer Misery Loves Comedy — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
miserycomedianfamesuicide of fathersuicidal thoughtsworking conditionsactingcomedy clubstand-up comedian
Key Collaborators
Kevin Pollak Director Adam McDaid Director of Photography Robert Legato Editor Ben Folds Original Music Composer Kevin Pollak Writer John Vorhaus Writer Becky Newhall Producer Burton Ritchie Producer
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