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Maria Bamford: The Special Special Special!
What if you did your whole comedy special for just two people: your parents? Maria Bamford did, and she talked about the stuff families usually don't. 🛋️
Who it's for
Bamford performs in her own living room with only her parents as the audience, so the special itself is an act of family disclosure.
Feelings it meets
What it is
In this hour-long 2012 special, directed by Jordan Brady and released online through chill.com, Maria Bamford performs stand-up in her own Los Angeles home with only her parents watching from the couch. Her material deals openly with mental illness, including depression, bipolar disorder and suicidal thoughts, and treats them as experiences to be talked about rather than hidden.
Where to find it
Originally self-released as a $5 download on Chill.com (Dec 2012); later availability varies. Streaming availability rotates; check JustWatch.
Before you start
Heads up: Suicidal depression discussed directly.
Age: Not verified (suggested 17+)
I’ve got out at last,Charlotte Perkins Gilman, The Yellow Wallpaper
