An intimate, mixed-media documentary following Tig Notaro, a Los Angeles-based comedian who changed the course of her career just days after being diagnosed with invasive stage II breast cancer, with a poignant stand-up set that became legendary overnight. This documentary follows Tig as her career takes off and her life develops in grand and unexpected ways, all while she battles a life-threatening illness and falls in love. This film is a blend of humor and drama that chronicles a personal journey of confronting catastrophe with candor and grace and triumphing over pain and suffering via the healing power of laughter. It's a narrative about forging ahead during a time in your life when you have no idea what will happen. When you are willing to put everything on the line for what you believe is the correct thing to do and what you desire in this life.
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An intimate, mixed-media documentary following Tig Notaro, a Los Angeles-based comedian who changed the course of her career just days after being diagnosed with invasive stage II breast cancer, with a poignant stand-up set that became legendary overnight. This documentary follows Tig as her career takes off and her life develops in grand and unexpected ways, all while she battles a life-threatening illness and falls in love. This film is a blend of humor and drama that chronicles a personal journey of confronting catastrophe with candor and grace and triumphing over pain and suffering via the healing power of laughter. It's a narrative about forging ahead during a time in your life when you have no idea what will happen. When you are willing to put everything on the line for what you believe is the correct thing to do and what you desire in this life.
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