Wisecracks (1991)
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This concert and interview documentary features the racy wit of Canada and the U.S.'s most popular female comedians, including Jenny Jones, Whoopi Goldberg, Phyllis Diller, Ellen DeGeneres, and Paula Poundstone. In addition to screening their stand-up gigs and providing interviews with these funny… More This concert and interview documentary features the racy wit of Canada and the U.S.'s most popular female comedians, including Jenny Jones, Whoopi Goldberg, Phyllis Diller, Ellen DeGeneres, and Paula Poundstone. In addition to screening their stand-up gigs and providing interviews with these funny ladies, the documentary provides some historical perspective about the origins of present-day feminine humor using clips of performances by Eve Arden, Lucille Ball and Carol Burnett. ~ Clarke Fountain, Rovi
- Rating, Runtime
- Unrated, 1 hr. 33 min.
- Directed By
- Gail Singer
- Genres
- Documentary, Comedy, Special Interest
- In Theaters
- Feb 18, 1993 Wide
- On DVD
- Mar 2, 2004
Critic Reviews
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Steve Crum, Kansas City Kansan
Forgettable if I recall.
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
Does a commendable job presenting the growing clout of female stand-up comedians
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