Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story

Documentary Guests in Attendance Closed Captions Available Closed Audio Description Available
2026 Neil Berkeley, Judd Apatow 116m

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Description

Blurring the line between performance and personal crisis, comedian Maria Bamford turns her mental health journey into material that’s riotously funny and ultimately inspiring. Amid hilarious moments from her stand-up specials and fellow comedians weighing in on what makes her so funny, Bamford lays bare the anxiety and persistence underpinning her career. Whether you’re a fan or a newcomer, this film feels like laughing with a friend who speaks with a fearless intimacy and joy.

Series
Documentary Festival Favorites Program – MFF26
Art & Artists Program – MFF26
Year
2026
Length
116 minutes
Language
English
Country
United States
Sponsor
Robb and MP Fischer
Directors
Neil Berkeley, Judd Apatow
Producers
Judd Apatow, Neil Berkeley, Amanda Rohlke, David Heiman
Cinematographer
Neil Berkeley
Editor
James Leche