Funky New Andy Kaufman Doc 'Thank You Very Much' Official Trailer

"He's performing for an audience that doesn't know it's watching a show." Drafthouse Films has revealed an official trailer for Thank You Very Much, a documentary film about the iconic loved/hated comedian Andy Kaufman. This originally premiered back in 2023 at the Venice and Telluride Film Festivals, and is finally getting released in theaters and on VOD this March from Drafthouse Films. Kaufman appeared in the recent Saturday Night movie last year as played by Nicholas Braun. Director Alex Braverman explains his excitement about making this doc: "The greatest joy of making a documentary about Andy Kaufman is that he is impossible to define. The musicality of his act, his shapeshifting, and wild tonal experimentation gave us a thrilling, enigmatic performer whose influence can still be felt across our entertainment, art, and even politics. But for me, his most indelible legacy is that he wasn't afraid to be the fullest, most beguiling version of himself no matter how others responded to it. That's his genius. I'm thrilled to have been able to spend this much time immersed in his world and couldn’t be prouder to share my vision of his life & work." That sounds like this is a must […]

Feb 18, 2025 - 20:03
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Funky New Andy Kaufman Doc 'Thank You Very Much' Official Trailer
Thank You Very Much Trailer
"He's performing for an audience that doesn't know it's watching a show." Drafthouse Films has revealed an official trailer for Thank You Very Much, a documentary film about the iconic loved/hated comedian Andy Kaufman. This originally premiered back in 2023 at the Venice and Telluride Film Festivals, and is finally getting released in theaters and on VOD this March from Drafthouse Films. Kaufman appeared in the recent Saturday Night movie last year as played by Nicholas Braun. Director Alex Braverman explains his excitement about making this doc: "The greatest joy of making a documentary about Andy Kaufman is that he is impossible to define. The musicality of his act, his shapeshifting, and wild tonal experimentation gave us a thrilling, enigmatic performer whose influence can still be felt across our entertainment, art, and even politics. But for me, his most indelible legacy is that he wasn't afraid to be the fullest, most beguiling version of himself no matter how others responded to it. That's his genius. I'm thrilled to have been able to spend this much time immersed in his world and couldn’t be prouder to share my vision of his life & work." That sounds like this is a must watch! Especially for comedy fans or anyone that finds Kaufman amusing – or not. // Continue Reading ›