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Kathy Griffin: A Hell of a Story

  • 2019
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 46m
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6.4/10
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Kathy Griffin in Kathy Griffin: A Hell of a Story (2019)
Comedian Kathy Griffin's first stand-up comedy special since being investigated by the Secret Service in the aftermath of her photo depicting the severed head of Donald Trump.
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Comedian Kathy Griffin performs a new set in the aftermath of the fallout she experienced due to a controversial Donald Trump-inspired photo shoot that threatened to end her career.Comedian Kathy Griffin performs a new set in the aftermath of the fallout she experienced due to a controversial Donald Trump-inspired photo shoot that threatened to end her career.Comedian Kathy Griffin performs a new set in the aftermath of the fallout she experienced due to a controversial Donald Trump-inspired photo shoot that threatened to end her career.

  • Directors
    • Keith Hobelman
    • Troy Miller
  • Writer
    • Kathy Griffin
  • Stars
    • Kathy Griffin
    • Maggie Griffin
    • Randy Bick
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Keith Hobelman
      • Troy Miller
    • Writer
      • Kathy Griffin
    • Stars
      • Kathy Griffin
      • Maggie Griffin
      • Randy Bick
    • 42User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

    Videos1

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    Trailer 0:31
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    Kathy Griffin
    Kathy Griffin
    • Self - Comedian
    Maggie Griffin
    Maggie Griffin
    • Self - Kathy's Mother
    Randy Bick
    Randy Bick
    • Self - Tour Manager
    Ted Boutrous
    • Self - Lawyer
    Jim Carrey
    Jim Carrey
    • Self - Comedian, Actor
    • (archive footage)
    Andy Cohen
    Andy Cohen
    • Self - Co-Host, CNN New Year's Eve Live with Anderson Cooper & Andy Cohen
    • (archive footage)
    Anderson Cooper
    Anderson Cooper
    • Self - Co-Host, CNN New Year's Eve Live with Anderson Cooper & Kathy Griffin
    • (archive footage)
    Bridget Everett
    Bridget Everett
    • Self - Comedian
    • (archive footage)
    Rachel Feinstein
    Rachel Feinstein
    • Self - Comedian
    • (archive footage)
    Nikki Glaser
    Nikki Glaser
    • Self - Comedian
    • (archive footage)
    Joyce Griffin
    Joyce Griffin
    • Self - Kathy's Sister
    • (archive footage)
    Harvey Levin
    Harvey Levin
    • Self - Founder, TMZ
    • (archive footage)
    Seth Meyers
    Seth Meyers
    • Self - Host, Late Night with Seth Meyers
    • (archive footage)
    Amy Schumer
    Amy Schumer
    • Self - Comedian
    • (archive footage)
    Pierre Thomas
    • Self - ABC News Chief Justice Correspondent
    • (archive footage)
    Donald Trump Jr.
    Donald Trump Jr.
    • Self - Son of Donald Trump
    • (archive footage)
    Donald Trump
    Donald Trump
    • Self - 45th President of the United States
    • (archive footage)
    Tyler Shields
    Tyler Shields
    • Self - Photographer
    • (archive footage)
    • (uncredited)
    • Directors
      • Keith Hobelman
      • Troy Miller
    • Writer
      • Kathy Griffin
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    10calbiotech

    Excellent Comedy!

    Kathy Griffin is genius, yes she does hate Trump... because she's actually sane and has more than 2 brain cells. Relax, have a few laughs! :))
    10staciedatadetails

    Kathy's still got it

    As one of the few reviewers on this site who's actually seen the movie, I'll share that Kathy Griffin is one of the most honest, intelligent, perceptive, tenacious and hilariously funny comedians out there. All of that is on full display in the film and I enjoyed it immensely. It was great to see her on tour. The film had all the best parts of her standup, along with a peek into what the past two years have been like for her. Folks can troll her all they want. They'll just end up in her act!
    10zionskirchplatz

    What a brilliant and clever and emotional movie

    I've seen this at the festivals and I also have seen the "Laugh your head off" tour live on stage last year. Wow, what a gutsy movie. Kathy Griffin went to hell and and she tells all about it. Not only interesting but also laugh out loud funny, absolutely relevant and very revealing. Do yourself a favor and watch it.
    10brannonmurph

    Great Documentary and Stand-up Show

    It's crazy to watch this assault of the 1st amendment be laid out in front of you during the documentary. Truly an affront to our nation. Kathy puts on a truly emotional performance detailing the Trump administration's thin-skinned attack on the freedom of expression. I completely respect her spirit in fighting for her reputation, life, and lively hood. Her on-stage performance was informative and hilarious to boot. Somewhere, I believe, Lenny Bruce is proud of Kathy Griffin.
    10ipodlynn

    Hilarious as usual, ignore the trolls

    There were 8 reviews and the show had a rating of 3.8 on here 2 hours before the show even played, so that gives you an idea of the authenticity of the negative reviews. Kathy does such a great job letting you know the hell she went through while still being able to make you laugh at the same time. I saw her Laugh Your Head Off tour, and this movie. Nobody was walking out of the show. Everyone was laughing. Everyone stayed through the live portion at the end. I was only a moderate fan before the infamous photo, but I'd seen her live once. After the photo , I am a die-hard fan, and I vow to see her every time she tours for the rest of my life.

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    • Trivia
      Kathy Griffin was turned down by every network and streaming service she pitched to.
    • Goofs
      Griffin states that she was mentioned by Hillary Clinton in her book "What Happened", referring to a passage where Clinton thought the photo backlash was overblown and believed it was an reference to the Greek legend of Medusa and Perseus. There is no mention of Griffin in Clinton's book, rather Clinton refers to "One popular image among Trump supporters, found on everything from T-shirts to coffee mugs, depicted Trump holding up my severed head, like Perseus from ancient Greek mythology, lifting high the head of Medusa".
    • Connections
      Featured in Late Night with Seth Meyers: Kathy Griffin/George Takei/Jacqueline Novak/Nate Smith (2019)

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 31, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Fathom Events Page
      • Official Kathy Griffin Website
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Kathy Griffin: A Hell of a Story - Fathom Events
    • Filming locations
      • Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center - 1310 11th St, Santa Monica, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Donut Run
      • Inappropriate Laughter Inc.
      • Paley
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    • Budget
      • $50,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $208,907
    • Gross worldwide
      • $208,907
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 46m(106 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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