Misery Loves Comedy

A stand-up comedian with a sold-out tour. A writer with a bestseller. The same person, and neither one is happy. "Misery Loves Comedy" (2015) is a documentary that asks a simple, brutal question: does it take a damaged person to make us laugh? Through raw interviews with icons like Kevin Pollak and Amy Schumer, it peels back the curtain on the craft. The film explores the thin line between pain and punchline, revealing the often-dark fuel for comedic genius. This is not a celebration of fame, but a stark, funny, and surprisingly moving look at the psychology of humor.