Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story | Official Trailer | Netflix

Title: Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story

Release Date: October 23, 2026

Category: TV

Ratings: TV-MA

Studio: Apatow Productions

Station: Netflix

Description:

Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story is an intimate documentary portrait of comedian Maria Bamford, whose fearless work has long turned personal struggles with mental illness into singular, boundary-pushing comedy. Through archival footage, candid reflection, and testimony from fellow comedians, the film traces how Bamford transformed vulnerability into her greatest creative strength.

Trailer description

• Go inside the life and career of groundbreaking comedian Maria Bamford

• Explore her experiences with depression, bipolar disorder, psychiatric hospitalization, recovery, and the difficult work of staying well

• See how Bamford blurred performance and personal crisis to create some of modern comedy’s most original, honest work

• Features archival material and new interviews with Bamford, plus fellow comedians including Stephen Colbert, Conan O’Brien, Patton Oswalt, Sarah Silverman, Tig Notaro, Zach Galifianakis, and Ron Funches

• Co-directed by Judd Apatow and Neil Berkeley

• A 116-minute documentary that premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival

• Premieres on Netflix October 23, 2026

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