Why We Laugh: Funny Women

"Personal, bold and extremely funny stories from the courageous women of comedy."

An uncensored look into the lives of the female stand-up comedian. Featuring interviews and live performance footage from some of today's most prominent female voices in stand-up comedy and entertainment, this revealing documentary sheds light on the legacy of the female comedian and the dedication, courage and passion that is required to be successful in the male dominated stand-up comedy business.

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Christopher Titus: Norman Rockwell is Bleeding

Christopher Titus: Norman Rockwell is Bleeding

2004

Will Ferrell: You're Welcome America - A Final Night with George W. Bush

Will Ferrell: You're Welcome America - A Final Night with George W. Bush

2009

Dave Chappelle: Killin' Them Softly

Dave Chappelle: Killin' Them Softly

2000

Craig Ferguson: A Wee Bit o' Revolution

Craig Ferguson: A Wee Bit o' Revolution

2009

Seann Walsh: Kiss

Seann Walsh: Kiss

2022

Jen Kirkman: Just Keep Livin'?

Jen Kirkman: Just Keep Livin'?

2017

Eddie Murphy Raw

Eddie Murphy Raw

1987

Bill Maher: The Decider

Bill Maher: The Decider

2007

What Happened to You

What Happened to You

2023

Greg Fleet: Thai Die

Greg Fleet: Thai Die

2012

Dirty Dirty Jokes

Dirty Dirty Jokes

1984

An Evening with Kevin Smith 2: Evening Harder

An Evening with Kevin Smith 2: Evening Harder

2006

Anders Matthesen: Anden Paa Coke?

Anders Matthesen: Anden Paa Coke?

2006

Matt Rife: Only Fans

Matt Rife: Only Fans

2021

Chris Rock: Bigger & Blacker

Chris Rock: Bigger & Blacker

1999

Chris Rock: Never Scared

Chris Rock: Never Scared

2004

Nate: A One Man Show

Nate: A One Man Show

2020

Romesh Ranganathan: Irrational Live

Romesh Ranganathan: Irrational Live

2016

Chris Porter: Screaming from the Cosmos

Chris Porter: Screaming from the Cosmos

2009

Jo Koy: Live from Brooklyn

Jo Koy: Live from Brooklyn

2024