Thank You Very Much

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THANK YOU VERY MUCH explores the life and work of the uniquely original, and utterly hilarious comedian and performance artist Andy Kaufman: aka the "song and dance man."

With his gonzo, boundary-shattering comedy, Andy Kaufman provoked, and often outraged audiences. For those who got the joke, that outrage was the very point; Kaufman’s genius was in making people confront their own presumptions. Now through never-before-seen archival footage and intimate recollections of friends, colleagues and family members including Danny DeVito, Marilu Henner and Steve Martin, filmmaker Alex Braverman excavates the all-too-short life and career of the enigmatic legend whose impact is felt all the more today with the blurring of artifice and reality that defines our present age. Winner of the Best Documentary on Cinema Award at the 2023 Venice Film Festival.

OFFICIAL SELECTION
Venice Film Festival 2023
Telluride Film Festival 2023
Indie Memphis Film Festival 2023
CPH:DOX 2024

DIRECTOR'S BIO
Alex Braverman began his career as a documentary cameraman, filming a diverse array of subjects including homicide investigations, wildlife migrations, U.S. military training, and celebrity chefs. Since pivoting to producing and directing, his credits include the celebrated news magazine series VICE ON HBO, the Netflix Series DIAGNOSIS based on the New York Times Magazine column, and WAFFLES AND MOCHI, a children’s food and culture documentary series produced by Barack and Michelle Obama. Alex’s work has been recognized with four Emmy nominations and a Peabody Award. THANK YOU VERY MUCH is his first feature film.