Turns out, even the people who knew him intimately still can’t quite put their finger on it.
That was Kaufman’s USP:he was unknowable, unintelligible, and he liked it that way.
What a terrible, troubling thing for such a young person to feel.
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Nobody could really figure this guy out, or decide where his performance ended and his real life began.
For him, comedy wasn’t confined to the stage or screen.
It wound its roots through every facet of life, work, leisure, and even death.
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People hurt him, and he hurt people.
He was the furthest thing from a cut-and-dry nice guy who would be fondly remembered for making people laugh.
That’s what makes this such a compelling watch.
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What was it all about?
We may never know, butThank You Very Muchis about as close as we may get.
Thank You Very Much is a documentary exploring the enigmatic life of Andy Kaufman, examining how he blurred lines between reality and fiction. Released in 2023, the film delves into Kaufman’s diverse roles and lasting impact, questioning the authenticity behind the persona of this divisive performance artist.
