Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story
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
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