2024 Canadian Screen Awards.

2024 Best Direction, Documentary Series

Marshall Jay Kaplan, John Choi

Dark Side of Comedy

"Joan Rivers"

Synopsis:

Throughout the history of comedy, many comedians have lost themselves to the art’s darker side through addiction, suicide, depression and self-destruction. Dark Side of Comedy explores these stories, shining a new light on comedy’s darkest corners.

Episode Synopsis:
Joan Rivers' insults made her a comedy icon, but the pressures of a male-dominated industry led to eating disorders, self-loathing, and a deadly addiction to plastic surgery.
Nominees:

Marshall Jay Kaplan, John Choi

Channel:

Crave

Production Company:

Vice Productions (Comedy 2) Inc.