I'm from Hollywood

A playful, affectionate look at a provocateur's wrestling antics, funny and odd but tinged with sadness for its subject.

Directed by

Joe Orr, Lynne Margulies

Genres

Comedy, Documentary

Starring

Andy Kaufman, Tony Danza, Jimmy Hart

Overview

I'm from Hollywood is about the adventures of late performance artist Andy Kaufman in the world of professional wrestling. This film includes interviews with Taxi co-stars Marilu Henner and Tony Danza and interviews with comedian Robin Williams, wrestler Jerry Lawler, wrestling commentator Lance Russell, and Kaufman's best friend, Bob Zmuda. Other people seen in the film include TV host David Letterman and Jimmy Hart of Continental Wrestling Association. The film's title refers to a phrase spoken by Kaufman to the Memphis wrestling audience.

How it feels

Whimsical, absurd, satirical and melancholic. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Celebrity, media, obsession, identity

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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