Preview: Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work (2010)

Synopsis:

Following the life and career of Joan Rivers, this documentary attempts to expose her as a real person and not just a media whore as many see her.

• Poster: C+

Review:

Why pink is hopefully addressed in the film. Just because she's a woman, the color is not necessary. And the drawn profile is hard to discern as Rivers unless you study it in detail.

• Trailer: B-

Review:

I would never have considered watching a doc about Rivers. She has alwasy struck me as a person undeserving the fame and attention she has received. But this documentary, painting her as a real and struggling individual may change my mind and the minds of others about her.

Oscar Prospects:

I would find it amusing if the woman who frustrated so many on the Oscar red carpet ended up being a Documentary Feature nominee (even if the film is only about her, not produced or directed by her).

Release Date:

• June 11, 2010

Full Review Synopsis:

I have not seen this film.

-Wesley Lovell (May 30, 2010) Original