Dying to Do Letterman
2011•1h 15m•6.0•Released
Documentary
When 35 year old stand-up comedian Steve Mazan learned he was dying of cancer, he dedicated the rest of his life to making his dream come true: performing comedy on The Late Show with David Letterman. This documentary chronicles his five-year journey, as he races his own ticking clock to achieve a nearly impossible goal. Hilarious and heart-breaking, Steve brings a brand-new perspective to living with cancer. This is a story that proves it's not how much time you have, it's what you do with it. As Steve says, 'If you stop chasing your dreams, you're already dead.'
Director
Joke Fincioen
Languages
English
Studio
Joke Productions
Cast
Steve Mazan
Self
Debbie Mazan
Self
Jim Gaffigan
Self
Kevin Nealon
Self
Ray Romano
Self
Production
Company
Joke Productions
Company
Oscilloscope
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