Wisecracks

Directed by Gail Singer

Canada, 1991 (documentary, 93 minutes, colour, English)

Image: © National Film Board of Canada

Film Description:
"A witty 90-minute documentary which explores the world of female comedians on stage and beyond. The well-measured mix of seasoned performers (Phyllis Diller, Whoopi Goldberg, Paula Poundstone, Deborah Theaker and many others), rare archival footage and stunning newcomers elevates stand-up comedy to new heights of wit and wisdom and tells the story of how women really do comedy."
-- National Film Board of Canada (source)

Film Credits (partial):
Produced by:	Gail Singer, Signe Johansson, Susan Cavan, Rina Fraticelli, Ginny Stikeman
Cinematography:	Zoe Dirse, Robert Fresco
Film Editing:	Gordon McClellan
Music:	Maribeth Solomon
Production Company:	Gail Singer Films, National Film Board of Canada / Office national du film du Canada

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Bibliography for Wisecracks

Articles from Newspapers, Magazines, or News Websites

Leerhsen, Charles. "Women who kill—nightly: Wisecracks directed by Gail Singer." Review of Wisecracks. Newsweek, June 15, 1992.
Linfield, Susie. "Women comics stand and deliver: Gail Singer's documentary 'Wisecracks' lets comediennes have the last laugh." Review of Wisecracks. New York Times, July 12, 1992.
Novak, Ralph. "Wisecracks." Review of Wisecracks. People Weekly, July 20, 1992.

Web Sites about Wisecracks

National Film Board of Canada. "NFB -- Wisecracks." National Film Board of Canada. http://www.nfb.ca/collection/films/fiche/?id=26015.