Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story (2026)

- Directed by
- Neil Berkeley, Judd Apatow
- Country
- United States
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Elsewhere
- IMDb

The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
This documentary follows comedian Maria Bamford through her life and career. It shows her personal struggles and how she uses humor to deal with them.
inspirationalcandidpersonalreflectiveupbeatintimatehonestgentlehopeful
What happens
Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story is a 2026 American documentary film which explores the life and career of comedian Maria Bamford. It was directed by Judd Apatow and Neil Berkeley. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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