Misery Loves Comedy
“Kevin Pollak explores the dark side of comedy in this fascinating documentary.”
2015•1h 34m•6.1•Released
ComedyDocumentary
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.
Director
Kevin Pollak
Writer
Kevin Pollak, John Vorhaus
Languages
English
Studio
Heretic Films
Cast
Jon Favreau
Self
Kevin Smith
Self
Bobby Cannavale
Self
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
Production
Company
Heretic Films
Producer
Becky Newhall
Producer
Burton Ritchie
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