Canadian comedian Martin Short, famous for his singular energetic wit and long-standing friendship with fellow “SNL” alum Steve Martin, is still going strong after all these years. “Only Murders In The Building” remains a big hit for Hulu, and Short’s also recently made appearances in two doc on comedians of his generation, “I’m Chevy Chase And You’re Not” and “John Candy: I Like Me.”
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Now it’s Short’s turn to get the documentary treatment, and this one comes courtesy of Netflix and his old friend Lawrence Kasdan. “Marty, Life Is Short” is a definitive look at the beloved comedian’s life and career, with never-before-seen archival footage and interviews with some of his closest friends and compatriots.
Here’s an official synopsis for “Marty, Life Is Short,” courtesy of Netflix:
Marty, Life is Short, from director Lawrence Kasdan, is the definitive documentary on beloved comedian Martin Short. Using beautiful, intimate, never-before-seen archive footage alongside exclusive interviews with some of the most established and beloved stars, the documentary takes a look at one of the most influential comedians of a generation.
Producers on “Marty, Life Is Short” include Sara Bernstein, Meredith Kaulfers, Christopher St. John, Justin Wilkes, Kasdan, and Blair Foster. Executive producers include Brian Grazer and Howard. The film is an Imagine Documentaries production.
“Marty, Life Is Short” premieres on Netflix on May 12. Watch a trailer for the documentary below.
