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Netflix has dropped a trailer for its upcoming documentary Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story.
In the film, directed by Judd Apatow and Neil Berkeley, the comedian ‘aims to unpack the mental health journey behind her fearless comedy.’
In the trailer, the stand-up recalls ‘feeling like there was desperately something wrong with me’ since the age of nine, adding: ‘I’d always known I had depression, and there was bipolar in my family, but at a certain point, I started feeling extremely depressed… it did give me some relief being on stage.’
Comedians contributing to the film include Patton Oswald, Tig Notaro and Conan O’Brien.
The documentary premieres October 23.
Trailer for Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story
Coming to Netflix next month
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