Thank You Very Much: Andy Kaufman

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“The Comedian Who Anticipated Our Reality-Bent World… shows how Andy Kaufman’s upside-down world of anti-comedy prefigured our own.” – New York Times Magazine

“Relies on Kaufman to tell his own story through extensive and deftly edited vintage footage” – The Wrap

Andy Kaufman’s provocative comedy often outraged audiences, challenging them to confront their own presumptions. Through never-before-seen footage and intimate recollections, filmmaker Alex Braverman explores Kaufman’s brief but impactful life and career. As the lines between performance and reality blur in our present age, Kaufman’s genius resonates more than ever.

Directed by Alex Braverman. Featuring: Andy Kaufman, Bob Zmuda, Danny DeVito, Steve Martin, James L. Brooks & Lynne Margulies.

Executive Producers: Jenifer Westphal, Chuck Braverman, Morgan Neville, Caitrin Rogers, Benny Safdie, and Josh Safdie.

Returning to The Roxie for 1 show only:
My Breakfast with Blassie, Andy Kaufman’s 1983 alt-reality collaboration with Johnny Legend and Linda Lautrec. Sunday, April 13 @ 1:20pm!

Listen to Marc Maron interview Lynne Margulies

Open Caption Screening on April 14

Runtime
1h 39m
Year
2023
Director
Alex Braverman
Format
DCP
Country
United States
Language
English
First Showing
April 11, 2025
Categories
  • Assisted Listening
  • Closed Caption
  • Open Caption