George carliN’s American dream

This two-part documentary examines a cultural chameleon who is remembered as one of the most influential stand-up comics of all time. It tracks George Carlin’s rise to fame and opens an intimate window into Carlin’s personal life, including his childhood in New York City, his long struggle with drugs that took its toll on his health, his brushes with the law, his loving relationship with Brenda, his wife of 36 years, and his second marriage to Sally Wade.

Intimate interviews with Carlin and Brenda’s daughter, Kelly Carlin, offer unique insight into her family’s story and her parents' enduring love and partnership. Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld, Patton Oswalt, Stephen Colbert, Bill Burr, Bette Midler, W. Kamau Bell, Sam Jay, Judy Gold and Jon Stewart are among those interviewed for the project. Emmy winner

Directors Judd Apatow, Michael Bonfiglio Executive Producers Teddy Leifer, Judd Apatow, Michael Bonfiglio, Jerry Hamza, Kelly Carlin