
Misery Loves Comedy
Kevin Pollak explores the dark side of comedy in this fascinating documentary.
Directed by Kevin Pollak
Produced by Heretic Films
A lively documentary exploring the relationship between personal suffering and comedic talent through candid conversations with over sixty comedians.
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.
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Is Misery Loves Comedy violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Is Misery Loves Comedy scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.
Is Misery Loves Comedy easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.
Is Misery Loves Comedy sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.
Does Misery Loves Comedy end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like Misery Loves Comedy
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Like Misery Loves Comedy, But Darker
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Like Misery Loves Comedy, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































