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Margaret Cho: I'm the One That I Want

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Margaret Cho: I'm the One That I Want
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1hr 34min
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2000
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Synopsis: Survivor of sitcom hell, whipping girl for the Hollywood caste system, self-described slut, unabashed fag hag, and, above all, fabulously funny comedienne, Margaret Cho is a legend unto herself. In 1994, Cho, a veteran of the stand-up circuit, was tapped to star in her own sitcom, All-American Girl. The ensuing insanity that came with Cho's stardom -- eating disorders, alcohol and drug problems -- taught her a hard lesson in Hollywood politics and the price of being cast as a role model for an entire ... Full Synopsis
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Turning a professional failure -- the disastrously short run of her sitcom All American Girl -- into an artistic success, Margaret Cho created the monologue/theater piece I'm the One That I Want. Although outrageous (don't even ask about the "crucifixion workout"), the film is not all laughs and giggles, as Cho shows the dark side of show business with honesty so poignant and graceful that one can't ... Full Review
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