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Dying to Do Letterman

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2011 · 75 min Documentary
6.0 / 10 · TMDB

When 35 year old stand-up comedian Steve Mazan learned he was dying of cancer, he dedicated the rest of his life to making his dream come true: performing comedy on The Late Show with David Letterman. This documentary chronicles his five-year journey, as he races his own ticking clock to achieve a nearly impossible goal. Hilarious and heart-breaking, Steve brings a brand-new perspective to living with cancer. This is a story that proves it's not how much time you have, it's what you do with it. As Steve says, 'If you stop chasing your dreams, you're already dead.'

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Year 2011
Country United States of America
Genre Documentary
Director Joke Fincioen
Runtime 75 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.0/10 (1 votes)

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The film constructs its narrative around an obsessive goal, not an illness, using it as a powerful engine for the story. It relies on Steve's raw, video-diary vulnerability, where humor becomes a profound coping mechanism.

What lingers after the credits is not the shadow of mortality, but the brilliant, defiant light of a life fully engaged. It’s a potent reminder to audit one's own postponed dreams. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Joke Fincioen

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Watch with friends, ready for both laughter and quiet reflection. Have tissues nearby, but expect to be energized.

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