New Perspectives Film Series: Joan Rivers

Saturday, February 5, 7:30-9:30 pm
The documentary, Joan Rivers –A Piece of Work, created to celebrate her 75th birthday in 2010, exposes the private dramas of this irreverent, legendary comedian and pop icon as she fights tooth and nail to remain the queen of comedy. Filmed as a cinema verité documentary, the film reveals a rare glimpse of the comedic process and the toxic mixture of self-doubt and anger that often fuels it. Join host documentary film maker, Megan Smith-Harris, for a lively Q&A with special guest Julia Harrison, an aspiring stand up comedienne, following the screening.