From The Hollywood Reporter · Daniel Fienberg · · 50s
Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald Review
Judd Apatow's Netflix comedy doc on Norm Macdonald reveals his legacy as a comedy pioneer.
In brief
Judd Apatow's Netflix comedy doc on Norm Macdonald reveals his legacy as a comedy pioneer. Judd Apatow's documentary on Norm Macdonald highlights his influence on comedy through a series of films. Originally reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
Judd Apatow's Documentary Legacy
Judd Apatow's greatest legacy may be the documentary project he started fairly late in his career.
Documentary Projects
Apatow has directed or co-directed multi-part documentaries on gary shandling, george carlin and mel brooks, as well as feature-length documentaries on maria bamford and norm macdonald.
Documentary Significance
Apatow's films stand out as the most thoughtful and thoughtfully made puzzle pieces that will eventually come together as an indispensable record of a genre and its key artisans.
The headline
Judd Apatow's documentary on Norm Macdonald highlights his influence on comedy through a series of films.
