How to Watch ‘Albert Brooks: Defending My Life’ on Apple TV, Fire TV, Roku & Mobile
A new HBO Original documentary, “Albert Brooks: Defending My Life,” offers a deeper look into the impressive career of the iconic comedian. The documentary was directed by filmmaker Rob Reiner, who happens to be one of Brooks’ longtime friends. In it, the pair discusses Brooks’ huge achievements, while others in the entertainment community share their unique stories about the comedian. “Albert Brooks: Defending My Life” begins streaming on Max on Saturday, Nov. 11. You can watch with a subscription to Max.
How to Watch 'Albert Brooks: Defending My Life'
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About 'Albert Brooks: Defending My Life'
Brooks’ long and impressive career kicked off in the 1960s. Since then, he’s been delivering hilarious jokes and entertaining skits. In addition, he’s written and directed several short films and full-length movies. Now, “Albert Brooks: Defending My Life” is giving viewers an even better understanding of the man behind it all and how he rose to fame.
In the documentary, Brooks sits down and chats with Reiner about his career. The pair have been friends since high school, which invokes an intimate conversation. Throughout the documentary, Brooks shares fascinating details about his creativity and inspiration, which have allowed him to develop his individual style. He also shares his own personal thoughts on the way he’s transformed comedy and gone on to inspire many others in the space.
The documentary also highlights the impact Brooks’ work had on others in the entertainment industry. It features testimonials from many celebrities and comedians who have been inspired by Brooks in some way. Hear from Chris Rock, Conan O’Brien, Wanda Sykes, Jon Stewart, Ben Stiller, Steven Spielberg, Sarah Silverman, David Letterman, Larry David, Jonah Hill, Judd Apatow, Sharon Stone, Brian Williams, Anthony Jeselnik, Tiffany Haddish, Alana Haim, Nikki Glaser, James L. Brooks, and Neil deGrasse Tyson.
Can you watch 'Albert Brooks: Defending My Life' for free?
Max does not offer a free trial, but you can watch ‘Albert Brooks: Defending My Life’ as part of your subscription at no extra charge. If you want to save, you can get an entire year of Max for $99.99.
What devices can you use to stream 'Albert Brooks: Defending My Life'?
You can watch Max using Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, PlayStation, Xbox, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV.
How to Get a Free Trial of Max
Max does not currently offer a free trial of its own. However, you can access a free trial of Max through either Prime Video Channels or Hulu. Here’s how:
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