An In Memoriam tribute broadcast to the late, great comedian.

Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work American Masters

Premiered September 23, 2014
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Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work

American Masters – Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work takes the audience on a year-long ride with Joan Rivers in her 76th year of life; it peels away the mask of an iconic comedian, laying bare both the struggle and thrill of living life as a groundbreaking female performer.

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American Masters, committed to producing comprehensive film biographies about the broad cast of characters who comprise our cultural history.

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