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Paralyzed By Hope: The Maria Bamford Story Is Judd Apatow’s Attempt To Make a Beloved Comedian More Famous

Homepage - Portland Mercury [Unofficial] May 19, 2026
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Maria Bamford has written a memoir, starred in her own semi-autobiographical television series, and spent decades crafting stand-up comedy about her own life—in excruciatingly honest detail. Now she’s the subject of a documentary by Judd Apatow, Paralyzed By Hope: The Maria Bamford Story. This raises a question: Why make a documentary about someone who is […] The post Paralyzed By Hope: The Maria Bamford Story Is Judd Apatow’s Attempt To Make a Beloved Comedian More Famous appeared first on Portland Mercury.

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