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[08/10/20 - 10:00 AM]
HBO Documentary Films, Rise Films and Apatow Productions in Production on Two-Part Documentary on Legendary Comedian George Carlin
"George Carlin's work becomes more relevant every day," said Apatow. "It is an honor to be given the opportunity to tell the story of his life and work."

[via press release from HBO]

HBO Documentary Films, Rise Films And Apatow Productions In Production On Two-Part Documentary On Legendary Comedian George Carlin

From Directors Judd Apatow And Michael Bonfiglio

HBO Documentary Films in association with Rise Films and Apatow Productions are currently in production on a two-part documentary about legendary comedian George Carlin, who headlined 14 stand-up comedy specials on HBO over the course of his career. Emmy(R) winner Judd Apatow directs, along with longtime collaborator Michael Bonfiglio, with Emmy(R) winner Joe Beshenkovsky editing, reuniting the key creative team behind HBO's Emmy(R)-winning documentary "The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling," which was directed by Apatow. Three-time Emmy(R) winner Teddy Leifer executive produces.

George Carlin (1937-2008), a celebrated stand-up comedian, actor, social critic and author, was best known for his irreverent, dark comedy and reflections on American society. Carlin was once dubbed "the dean of counterculture comedians" and has been regarded as one of the most influential stand-up comics of his time. He filmed his first HBO special in 1977 and appeared on "The Tonight Show" over 130 times.

The documentary will feature a unique mix of conversations with Carlin's family and friends, material from his stand-up specials, TV appearances and personal archive.

"George Carlin's work becomes more relevant every day," said Apatow. "It is an honor to be given the opportunity to tell the story of his life and work."

"Having been the public keeper of my dad's legacy these last 12 years, I've dreamt of the right people appearing at the right moment to give the documentary telling of my father's story what it deserves - an honoring of his comedic genius and unique cultural impact, while not shying away from his personal struggles and humanity," said Carlin's daughter, Kelly Carlin. "I'm thrilled that Jerry Hamza and I have teamed up with Judd Apatow, Michael Bonfiglio and Teddy Leifer to make it happen now. May the comedy gods smile up at us as we endeavor to share my dad's heart, mind and genius with the world."

"It's a great honour to be producing a film about George Carlin, a giant figure in comedy," said executive producer Teddy Leifer. "The sting of his words is as sharp now as when he was on stage. Carlin is the comedian's comedian who mastered his craft and shaped American counterculture such that he paved the way for a generation of comics that followed. I'm thrilled that we will once again be working with our wonderful colleagues at HBO and that Judd Apatow, another comedy giant, is directing."

"George Carlin had a string of very successful comedy albums in the first half of the seventies," remarked executive producer Jerry Hamza. "When they ran out of gas, George needed a place that would accept his language and fuel his career. HBO gave George a stage where his language was unrestricted, and his comic genius was presented to millions."

This film is an HBO Documentary Film in association with Rise Films and Apatow Productions. Directed by Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio; executive producers: Judd Apatow, Teddy Leifer, Kelly Carlin, Jerry Hamza.

Apatow is represented by UTA, Mosaic, and Ziffren Brittenham. Bonfiglio is represented by 3 Arts Entertainment. Leifer is represented by UTA and SmithDehn.

ABOUT RISE FILMS

Rise Films is an Oscar(R) and Emmy(R) winning production company. Its productions include The Invisible War (Oscar(R) nominee and Emmy(R) winner), The Interrupters (Emmy(R) winner), Icarus (Oscar(R) winner), Knuckle, Dreamcatcher, We Are Together (HBO), Rough Aunties (HBO) and Who is Dayani Cristal? starring Gael GarcĂ­a Bernal. The company has recently wrapped production on The Human Factor, Dror Moreh's follow-up to his Oscar(R) nominated, The Gatekeepers for release in 2020; as well as The Art of Political Murder (HBO), executive produced by George Clooney. Rise also produced David Osit's award-winning film, Mayor, following the life and work of Musa Hadid, the mayor of Ramallah. www.risefilms.com

ABOUT APATOW PRODUCTIONS

Founded by Judd Apatow, Apatow Productions is an award-winning production company that has produced many of the biggest hit comedy films and television series of the last two decades. The company's critically acclaimed television productions include Freaks and Geeks, Undeclared, Girls (HBO), Love, Crashing (HBO), The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling (HBO) and the stand-up special, Gary Gulman: The Great Depresh (HBO). Film credits include Anchorman, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Talladega Nights, Knocked Up, Superbad, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Step Brothers, Pineapple Express, Funny People, Bridesmaids, This Is 40, Trainwreck, Popstar, The Big Sick, and most recently, The King of Staten Island.





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