Official Trailer for ‘Albert Brooks: Defending My Life’ Doc by Rob Reiner
by Alex Billington
October 26, 2023
Source: YouTube
“To me, genius is – you have the idea, and then the courage to execute it.” The funniest man in the world? HBO has revealed the official trailer for the biopic documentary called Albert Brooks: Defending My Life, directed by filmmaker Rob Reiner. This is premiering at AFI Fest in Los Angeles this week, hence the trailer arriving for its unveiling. A documentary about the comedian, actor, and filmmaker Albert Brooks including interviews from Sharon Stone, Larry David, James L. Brooks, Conan O’Brien, Sarah Silverman and Jonah Hill. Reiner combines expertly curated archival footage of Brooks’ amazing early TV appearances and film roles alongside interviews with an impressive roster of collaborators & fellow comedians testifying to Brooks’ greatness. It’s amusing to see his Finding Nemo character Marlin on the poster, along with most of his other iconic big screen roles. After showing at AFI Fest first, it’ll be streaming on Max starting this November. This looks quite heartfelt & uplifting, a story about good comedy but also about a life well lived.
Official trailer (+ poster) for Rob Reiner’s doc film Albert Brooks: Defending My Life, from YouTube:
Since the late 1960s, Albert Brooks has been a major force in American comedy with his smart, sometimes absurdist, and truly unique sense of humor. From stand-up, to acting, to writing and directing short films, to his seven, iconic, original motion pictures, including Modern Romance, Lost in America, Mother, and more, Brooks has paved the way for future generations and remains a comedic force in a league of his own. With testimonials from some of the brightest comedy talents and serious thinkers, as well as family and friends, the documentary Albert Brooks: Defending My Life chronicles Brooks’ very early work all the way to present day. In this deeply personal conversation, Reiner & Brooks explore the origins & evolution of Albert Brooks’ career, the impetus for his creativity, and the impact he has had on the world of comedy.
Albert Brooks: Defending My Life is directed by iconic American filmmaker Rob Reiner, director of many classics like Stand By Me, The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally, A Few Good Men, The Story of Us, and only a few docs including This Is Spinal Tap and I Am Your Child. Produced by Matthew George, Rob Reiner, and Michele Singer. This is premiering first at AFI Fest 2023 in Los Angeles this month, and hasn’t shown anywhere else yet. HBO will debut Reiner’s doc Albert Brooks: Defending My Life streaming on Max starting on November 11th, 2023 coming soon this fall. Who’s interested in watching? Any Brooks fans?
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