Laughing Matters
Originally released in 2004. Laughing Matters is a comedy/documentary film. directed by Andrea Meyerson. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Kate Clinton, Marga Gómez, and Suzanne Westenhoefer
Synopsis
Four women who are lesbian comedians perform and, offstage, talk about their lives: parents and childhood, coming out, becoming comics, the arc of their careers, and its rewards. Marga Gómez is Cuban-Puerto Rican, from New York City. She mines cultural differences, her hobby horse, and National Coming Out Day. Kate Clinton, lapsed Catholic, gets laughs there and from the comedy of the sex act. Karen Williams, African-American from Berkeley, talks about aging and about the need to tell her story. Suzanne Westenhoefer inherits her grandfather's humor, and she jokes about Martha Stewart and airport security. Each is serious about the power of humor to reveal what's at her core.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 16, 2004
21 years ago
Runtime
1h 0m
60 minutes total
User Rating
2.5/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laughing Matters about?
Four women who are lesbian comedians perform and, offstage, talk about their lives: parents and childhood, coming out, becoming comics, the arc of their careers, and its rewards. Marga Gómez is Cu...
Who directed Laughing Matters?
Laughing Matters was directed by Andrea Meyerson.
How long is Laughing Matters?
Laughing Matters has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was Laughing Matters released?
Laughing Matters was released on June 16, 2004 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Laughing Matters?
The main cast of Laughing Matters includes Kate Clinton, Marga Gómez, Suzanne Westenhoefer.