Andy Kaufman’s provocative comedy often outraged audiences, challenging them to confront their own presumptions. Through never-before-seen footage and intimate recollections, filmmaker Alex Braverman explores Kaufman’s brief but impactful life and career. As the lines between performance and reality blur in our present age, Kaufman’s genius resonates more than ever.
“The documentary is filled with fantastic footage from Kaufman’s fearless performances, mostly familiar but still wildly iconoclastic. It’s layered with stories about Kaufman’s process, some perfunctory and some delightful in their own right. But Thank You Very Much goes into the psychological dead-end of treating Kaufman as a solvable puzzle.” – The Hollywood Reporter
“[A] comprehensive portrait of a man who viewed his entire life as a canvas for cringe comedy.” – IndieWire
“A Documentary Chronicles the Life and Career of Andy Kaufman — but More Than That, It Understands Him” – Variety
