description Margaret Cho: I'm the One That I Want Overview
Margaret Cho: I'm the One That I Want is a 2000 stand-up performance film and television special built from Cho's autobiographical stage show. Filmed during an off-Broadway engagement, it addresses her Korean American identity, body image, substance use, show-business pressures, and the failure of her 1994 ABC sitcom All-American Girl. The material combines personal testimony with character work and social commentary.
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What is Margaret Cho: I'm the One That I Want based on?
The 2000 film is built from Cho's highly successful autobiographical off-Broadway stage show. It heavily addresses the pressures she faced in show business.
What topics does Margaret Cho cover in I'm the One That I Want?
Cho's routine focuses deeply on her Korean American identity and struggles with body image. She also candidly discusses her substance use and the trauma surrounding her short-lived television sitcom.
Was Margaret Cho: I'm the One That I Want a financial success?
Yes, the film was a major hit on the independent cinema circuit. It grossed millions of dollars, making it one of the highest-grossing stand-up comedy films of its time.
Did Margaret Cho release a book with the same title?
Yes, Cho released a companion memoir titled I'm the One That I Want in 2001. The book further explores the themes and personal stories discussed in her comedy special.
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