Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story

2026 1h 56m EN

Documentary

Synopsis

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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. What emerges is a portrait of an artist transforming vulnerability into creative strength through honesty.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Maria Bamford
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Judd Apatow
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Judd Apatow, shot by Neil Berkeley. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor James Leche shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt39162810 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Judd Apatow directs. Neil Berkeley behind the camera. James Leche cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Judd Apatow, shot by Neil Berkeley. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor James Leche shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5IMDB entry: tt39162810 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.