Kathy Griffin: A Hell of a Story is a documentary-style film that offers an intimate look at the fallout from comedian Kathy Griffin's controversial photo shoot with a severed head depicting President Donald J. Trump. The film chronicles Griffin's experience dealing with the intense backlash and losing major professional opportunities, including losing her long-standing annual New Year's Eve hosting gig with Anderson Cooper.
Throughout the film, Griffin shares candid insights into what it was like to become a pariah in the entertainment industry almost overnight, as well as the personal toll the turmoil has taken on her life. Despite the challenges, Griffin remains defiantly outspoken and unapologetic about her stance against the Trump administration, and the film showcases her resilience as she continues to speak her truth and fight for what she believes in.
With interviews from fellow comedians, friends, and fans, as well as behind-the-scenes footage from Griffin's own stand-up shows and protests against the Trump administration, Kathy Griffin: A Hell of a Story offers an unvarnished portrait of a woman who refuses to back down, even in the face of immense pressure and public scrutiny.