Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story

Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story (2026)

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.

Date of release
2026-01-22
Runtime
1h 56m
Genres
Documentary
Director
Judd Apatow, Neil Berkeley

Casting

  • Maria Bamford — Self

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