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Based on her experiences as the first Asian-American to star in her own sitcom--All American Girl--this is a performance documentary which chronicles Margaret Cho's meteoric rise to fame and her near fatal demise after the cancellation of her groundbreaking series. After ABC's abrupt cancellation of the show, Cho descended into a highly publicized bout of depression and drug/alcohol addiction,... See Full Description
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Comedy and Documentary |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 36 min. |
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| Release Date: |
August 4, 2000 NY/LA; June 30, 2000 SF |
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| MPAA Rating: |
R |
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| Distributors: |
Cho Taussig Productions
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$1,205,606 |
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| Critics Reviews |
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N/A
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Austin Chronicle,
(3 stars) "...the real joy of watching this movie is seeing a stand-up comedian who is incredibly comfortable with herself..." Full Review...
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PopMatters: Back in One Piece,
"...reveals much about Margaret Cho's personal journey, but ultimately, it's also about a culture that would inhibit rather than celebrate a person's individuality." Full Review...
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San Francisco Chronicle: Margaret Cho Has the Last Word,
"...wickedly, punishingly funny..." Full Review...
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