I’m Chevy Chase And You’re Not brings the rise and reckoning of the former Saturday Night Live breakout to Australian audiences, charting the highs of Hollywood superstardom and the fallout that followed.
Originally released in the United States on New Year’s Day as a CNN Films production, the documentary has drawn attention for its unvarnished tone, with critics praising its candour while noting it does not shy away from the more uncomfortable chapters of Chase’s career.
Rising to fame as one of the original stars of Saturday Night Live, Chase became America’s comedy golden boy, his sharp satire and unfiltered persona defining big screen comedies throughout the 1980s before professional clashes and personal controversy reshaped his public image.
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A reflective Chevy Chase revisits the highs and controversies that shaped a career few could ignore (image – supplied)
Award winning director Marina Zenovich crafts a measured and probing portrait of the man behind the name, examining both the triumphs and turmoil that shaped his extraordinary career. The film delivers an honest and authentic account rather than a simple celebration of his legacy.
Narrated through candid interviews with friends, family and peers including Dan Aykroyd, Beverly D’Angelo, Goldie Hawn, Lorne Michaels, Ryan Reynolds, Martin Short and Kevin Smith, the film also features rare home movies and archival footage capturing Chase at his most unguarded.
Together, they offer personal reflections that cut through the façade to reveal the complicated, charismatic and often misunderstood man behind it.
I’m Chevy Chase And You’re Not airs Wednesday, February 25, at 9.00pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
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