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L'ascension de l'icône comique Lucille Ball, sa relation avec Desi Arnaz et la façon dont leur sitcom I Love Lucy a révolutionné Hollywood à jamais, cimentant son héritage longtemps après sa mort en 1989.

What does it mean to be a successful comedian? How far can the boundaries of taste be pushed to get a laugh? Four top comics, Ricky Gervais, Louis C.K., Jerry Seinfeld and Chris Rock, discuss and debate their craft.

Documentaire intimiste tirant le portrait de l’acteur à travers sa carrière et sa vie de famille. Des témoignages de ses parents, Irina et Viktor, ainsi que des interviews de certains partenaires de jeu comme Jennifer Lawrence, Jodie Foster ou encore Kristen Stewart.

Sa passion pour le cinéma est née du besoin d'échapper à une enfance difficile. Sylvester Stallone raconte comment, en dépit des apparences, il s'est fait un nom à Hollywood.

A look at the history of the American comedy publication and production company, National Lampoon, from its beginning in the 1970s to 2010, featuring rare and never before seen footage, this is the mind boggling story of The National Lampoon from its subversive and electrifying beginnings, to rebirth as an unlikely Hollywood heavyweight, and beyond. A humour empire like no other, the impact of the magazines irreverent, often shocking, sensibility was nothing short of seismic: this is an institution whose (drunk stoned brilliant) alumni left their fingerprints all over popular culture. Both insanely great and breathtakingly innovative, The National Lampoon created the foundation of modern comic sensibility by setting the bar in comedy impossibly high.

An inspiring, triumphant and wickedly funny portrait of one of comedy’s most enigmatic and important figures, CALL ME LUCKY tells the story of Barry Crimmins, a beer-swilling, politically outspoken and whip-smart comic whose efforts in the 70s and 80s fostered the talents of the next generation of standup comedians. But beneath Crimmins’ gruff, hard-drinking, curmudgeonly persona lay an undercurrent of rage stemming from his long-suppressed and horrific abuse as a child – a rage that eventually found its way out of the comedy clubs and television shows and into the political arena.

The Comedians of Comedy is an occasional stand-up comedy tour featuring Patton Oswalt, Zach Galifianakis, Brian Posehn and Maria Bamford that was documented in a 2005 film and 2005 Comedy Central television series of the same name, both directed by Michael Blieden.

Filmmaker Lawrence Shapiro discusses voice-over acting with the talented people behind the characters.

I am Chris Farley tells his hilarious, touching and wildly entertaining story - from his early days in Madison, Wisconsin, to his time at Second City and Saturday Night Live, then finally his film career (which included hits like Tommy Boy and Black Sheep). The film showcases his most memorable characters and skits from film and television and also includes interviews and insights from his co-stars, family and friends - including the likes of Christina Applegate, Dan Aykroyd, Mike Myers, Bob Odenkirk, Bob Saget and Adam Sandler.

"Wishful Drinking" is based on Fisher's memoirs of the same title. The stage adaptation had its world premiere in 2006 at the Geffen Playhouse in L.A. It later played at Berkeley Repertory before opening on Broadway in October at Studio 54. The show takes audiences on a comic tour of Fisher's messy personal life and career. The actress-writer recounts stories about her work on the "Star Wars" series as well as her relationship with her parents Eddie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds. She also discusses her much-publicized problems with alcohol and drugs.

Réalisé par Oprah Winfrey, ce documentaire révélateur rend hommage au légendaire Sidney Poitier, acteur, cinéaste et militant des droits civiques. Découvrez des entretiens avec Denzel Washington, Spike Lee, Barbra Streisand, et bien d'autres.

Le documentaire La Pilule Rouge suit le périple de la réalisatrice Cassie Jayes au sein du mystérieux et polarisant Mouvement pour les Droits des hommes. Le documentaire explore la Guerre des Genres actuelle et questionne : Quel futur de l'égalité des genres ?

An exposé of comic proportions that only Chris Rock could pull off, GOOD HAIR visits beauty salons and hairstyling battles, scientific laboratories and Indian temples to explore the way hairstyles impact the activities, pocketbooks, sexual relationships, and self-esteem of the black community.

Un regard intime et sans précédent sur la vie, l'œuvre et l'héritage durable de l'actrice britannique Audrey Hepburn (1929-1993).

Des personnalités trans de premier plan partagent leurs points de vue en analysant l'impact d'Hollywood sur leur communauté.

Michael Moore relate la suppression de 30 000 emplois dans les usines General Motors dans sa ville natale, Flint dans le Michigan, et leurs conséquences sur la population.

Documentary about the making of American Pie (1999), American Pie 2 (2001) and American Wedding (2003).

Un regard sur le travail de deux humoristes, Jerry Seinfeld et Orny Adams un nouveau venu moins connu, détaillant les efforts et la frustration derrière la mise en place d'un acte et d'une carrière réussis tout en vivant une vie sur la route.

In this filmed version of cult film director John Waters' popular one-man show, the Pink Flamingos and A Dirty Shame director takes the stage to discuss everything from his early influences, fondest career memories, and notorious struggles against the MPAA rating system. Part endearing memoir and part hilarious lecture, This Filthy World touches on everything from the insanity of contemporary pop culture to the director's unforgettable early collaborations with inimitable Pink Flamingos star Divine.

HECKLER is a comedic feature documentary exploring the increasingly critical world we live in. After starring in a film that was critically bashed, Jamie Kennedy takes on hecklers and critics and ask some interesting questions of people such as George Lucas, Bill Maher, Mike Ditka, Rob Zombie, Howie Mandel and many more. This fast moving, hilarious documentary pulls no punches as you see an uncensored look at just how nasty and mean the fight is between those in the spotlight and those in the dark.