Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story
Synopsis
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.
Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story (2026) is a 1h 56min documentary feature film by Judd Apatow. Blurring the line between performance and personal crisis, comedian Maria Bamford turns her mental health journey int...
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Festival History
- Sundance Film Festival 2026 generic
- SXSW Film Festival 2026 generic
