Maria Bamford Talks Comedy, Mental Health in Netflix Documentary
The film traces her mental health journey and family relationships with nearly four years of footage and appearances from fellow comedians.
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Maria Bamford gets her due in Paralyzed By Hope trailer
Anyone who’s encountered the comedy of Maria Bamford already knows that there’s really no one like her. Her voice, her stage presence, and her vulnerability add up to a comic who is truly singular in the contemporary landscape. And don’t just take our word for it; Conan O’Brien, Patton Oswald, Stephen Colbert, and many more offer their own praise of the comedian in the trailer for Paralyzed By Hope: The Maria Bamford Story. The new documentary f…
‘Paralyzed By Hope: The Maria Bamford Story’ Trailer: Judd Apatow & Neil Berkeley Profile The Singular Comedian
For a comedian whose entire career has been built around exposing the uncomfortable parts of herself, Maria Bamford is perhaps unusually well-suited for the full documentary treatment. Netflix has released the official trailer for “Paralyzed By Hope: The Maria Bamford Story,” the new documentary from co-directors Judd Apatow and Neil Berkeley, arriving on the streamer October 23. READ MORE: 88 Must-See Movies This Fall: ‘Dune: Part Three,’ ‘Digg…
Comedian Doc 'Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story' Trailer
"Maria is a true net positive in this world." Netflix has revealed the official trailer for a biopic documentary film titled Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story, a story about the life & jokes of comedian and actor Maria Bamford. The doc originally premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival earlier this year. This is one of four new major docs about comedy and iconic comedians that Netflix is releasing this fall – along with: Norm: The …
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