Filmmaker Alex Braverman explores the late comedian Andy Kaufman’s personal life and career in the documentary Thank You Very Much. The film includes rare and never-before-seen footage; along with Kaufman, Danny DeVito, Steve Martin, Marilu Henner, Bob Zmuda, Lynne Margulies, James L. Brooks, and Laurie Anderson.

Directed by Alex Braverman, Thank You Very Much premiered at Venice Film Festival where it won the Venice Classics Award for Best Documentary; and opens in New York, Los Angeles, and select theaters nationwide and on digital starting March 28th.

Thank You Very Much traces the life and career of legendary performance artist Andy Kaufman, exploring the enigmatic legend’s gonzo, boundary-shattering comedy which provoked and often outraged audiences.

The film reveals a nuanced understanding of what drove the mercurial performer, who inspired an entire generation of offbeat comedians and entertainers after him. The film includes rare, never before seen footage and audio recordings that shed new light on Kaufman’s creative process; including newly uncovered archival footage and intimate recollections of friends, colleagues, and family members, and interviews with Kaufman’s closest collaborators such as Bob Zmuda, Lynne Margulies, Steve Martin, Danny DeVito, and Marilu Henner.

Thank You Very Much excavates the all-too-short life and career of a comedy iconoclast whose impact is felt all the more today with the blurring of artifice and reality that defines our present age.

“I’ve been obsessed with Andy Kaufman my entire life. He’s the most thrilling, enigmatic performer and we can feel his influence across our entertainment, art, and politics – today more than ever,” said Braverman, who directed and produced the film. “It’s a great privilege and a joy to be able to share my vision of his life and work with audiences on the big screen.”

Producers include Lauren Belfer, Alex Braverman, Wavelength Production (Jenifer Westphal, Joe Plummer), Tremolo Productions (Morgan Neville, Caitrin Rogers), Elara Pictures (Benny Safdie, Josh Safdie, Ronald Bronstein), Chuck Braverman and Rick Rubin.

“Andy Kaufman is a singular figure in our culture and Alex has made a brilliant film that helps our understanding of Andy, while somehow deepening the mystery,” said Neville.

Watch the official trailer for Thank You Very Much.