''A Hell of a Story'' is a

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by comedian

Kathy Griffin Kathleen Mary Griffin (born November 4, 1960) is an American comedian and actress who has starred in television comedy specials and has released comedy albums. In 2007 and 2008, Griffin won Primetime Emmy Awards for her reality show '' Kathy ...

, and her twenty-first special overall. Griffin self-financed the film, which was recorded on October 29, 2018 at the

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Performing Arts Center. The special was turned down by every television network and streaming service Griffin pitched to. It premiered on March 11, 2019 at

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. It was given a single-day theatrical release by

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on July 31, 2019 and released on

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on August 13.Tickets on Sale Now for Kathy Griffin's First Ever Docu-Comedy Feature, 'Kathy Griffin: A Hell of a Story,' One-Night Nationwide Premiere Event in Cinemas July 31
Fathom Events. 10 June 2019.

References

External links

Kathy Griffin's Official Website
* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Hell of a Story Kathy Griffin albums Stand-up comedy albums 2019 live albums