Dying to Do Letterman

About This Movie

Dying to Do Letterman is this raw, heartfelt documentary that really gets into the psyche of Steve Mazan, a stand-up comic faced with terminal cancer. Over five years, you see him wrestling with his desire to perform on The Late Show with David Letterman, and it’s not just about the laughs. The pacing feels almost like a ticking clock itself, with each moment steeped in urgency and desperation. The filmmakers capture the ups and downs of his journey beautifully, mixing candid moments with genuine humor. It’s not flashy; it’s grounded, focusing on real-life struggles, dreams, and the pursuit of laughter in the face of adversity. There’s something about his determination that sticks with you long after it's over.

Explores the intersection of comedy and mortality.Captures the essence of chasing dreams against all odds.A mix of humor and deep emotional resonance.