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Margaret Cho: Notorious C.H.O.

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In this documentary version of her live show, profane Korean-American comedian Margaret Cho riffs on a variety of taboo subjects. Her targets include gay and lesbian lifestyles, sexuality, her family and the racial attitudes of Americans. Also included in the film are some reactions of her devoted fans attending the concert and a short interview with her mother and father. The performance includes newer material about 9/11, which occurred two months prior to filming.
Margaret Cho: Notorious C.H.O.

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Critics Consensus

For those who enjoy raunchy humor, there are a lot of laughs to be found in Cho's second concert movie.

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Tom Sime Dallas Morning News 09/12/2002
B
Preserves some indelible new routines. Go to Full Review Michael O'Sullivan Washington Post 08/30/2002
A raunchy and frequently hilarious follow-up to the gifted Korean American stand-up's I'm the One That I Want. Go to Full Review Ann Hornaday Washington Post 08/30/2002
A movie that will surely be profane, politically charged music to the ears of Cho's fans. Go to Full Review Jae-Ha Kim Jae-Ha Kim 07/27/2023
3/4
Margaret Cho has a wry way of looking at the world that is universal and true. Who else would point out that if men had periods, their apartments would look like murder scenes? Go to Full Review Film Threat 12/06/2005
3.5/5
Rob Gonsalves Rob's Movie Vault 04/21/2003
A
Cho's impressions of her mom are legendary among fans, and for good reason. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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03/26/2014 the first and still the best read funny See more 06/30/2012 Donald is wrong. Wonderful live show. Haters gonna hate. See more 02/06/2012 I'm glad that Margaret Cho has faded away. It is amazing how she was able to recycle one decent set into two feature films and healthy paydays doing stand up shows across the country. Cho certainly received the benefit of being one of the first to be the comedic "hag" to her gay audience and the novelty pushed her to grand levels in my appearance. Destined to be a footnote in history. See more 01/27/2012 Absolutely hilarious. Especially poignant for those of us who grew up with a lot of Asians. Her impressions of her mother will induce seat-wetting! See more 08/15/2011 Cho's best stand-up movie See more 07/21/2010 haters get lost: Margaret Cho is the greatest!! See more Read all reviews
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Lorene Machado

Director

Margaret Cho

Self

Margaret Cho

Writer

Ran Barker

Associate Producer

Margaret Cho

Executive Producer

Lorene Machado

Producer

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Margaret Cho: Notorious C.H.O.

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Movie Info

Synopsis In this documentary version of her live show, profane Korean-American comedian Margaret Cho riffs on a variety of taboo subjects. Her targets include gay and lesbian lifestyles, sexuality, her family and the racial attitudes of Americans. Also included in the film are some reactions of her devoted fans attending the concert and a short interview with her mother and father. The performance includes newer material about 9/11, which occurred two months prior to filming.
Director
Lorene Machado
Producer
Lorene Machado
Screenwriter
Margaret Cho
Distributor
Wellspring Cinema
Production Co
Cho Taussig Productions, Inc.
Genre
Comedy, Stand-Up, Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 28, 2002, Wide
Release Date (DVD)
Nov 19, 2002
Box Office (Gross USA)
$1.0M
Runtime
1h 35m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR, Dolby A, Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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