Robin Williams: Weapons of Self Destruction

Robin Williams: Weapons of Self Destruction

Stand Up

R 2009 · 90 min · ★ 7.4 · Comedy, Documentary, TV Movie

HBO presents one of the most gifted and revered performers of our time, Academy-Award winning Robin Williams, starring in his fifth exclusive HBO special, taped before a live audience at Washington's Constitution Hall.

Directed by Marty Callner · Written by Robin Williams

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