Question 1

What is the documentary Albert Brooks: Defending My Life about?

Accepted Answer

Rob Reiner profiles Albert Brooks, a comedic legend, acclaimed filmmaker, talented character actor, and his lifelong friend since high school drama club.

Question 2

How does the documentary's title connect to Albert Brooks' film career?

Accepted Answer

The title is a play on the 1991 film Defending Your Life, which was directed by and starred Albert Brooks alongside Meryl Streep.

Question 3

What notable achievement did this documentary represent for director Rob Reiner?

Accepted Answer

It earned Rob Reiner his first fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes for a directed project since The American President in 1995.

Question 4

Which major film festival featured Albert Brooks: Defending My Life?

Accepted Answer

The documentary was featured at AFI Fest in 2023.

Question 5

Who appears as themselves alongside Albert Brooks in the documentary?

Accepted Answer

Judd Apatow appears as himself in the documentary, alongside Albert Brooks who also appears as himself.

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