Andy Kaufman immerses himself in professional wrestling, featuring interactions with Jerry Lawler and commentary from Robin Williams and Bob Zmuda.
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Andy Kaufman immerses himself in professional wrestling, featuring interactions with Jerry Lawler and commentary from Robin Williams and Bob Zmuda.
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Andy Kaufman, known for his unconventional performance art, immerses himself in the world of professional wrestling. The film features interviews with notable figures such as comedian Robin Williams, wrestler Jerry Lawler, and Kaufman's friend Bob Zmuda. It captures Kaufman's interactions with the Memphis wrestling audience, where he famously declared, "I'm from Hollywood." Directed by Lynne Margulies and Joe Orr, the documentary presents a misleading conclusion to Kaufman's feud with Lawler, which continued for two years after the events depicted.
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Why Watch
- See interviews with Robin Williams and Jerry Lawler.
- Find out about Kaufman's unique wrestling antics.
- Watch the misleading conclusion of Kaufman's feud.
Did You Know
- The film was released on VHS on June 15, 1998.
- Kaufman began working on the film in 1983, shortly before his cancer diagnosis.
- The documentary includes interviews with five notable figures, including Robin Williams and Jerry Lawler.
- The April 2000 DVD edition features Kaufman's 1983 parody My Breakfast with Blassie.
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Who directed I'm from Hollywood?
I'm from Hollywood was directed by Lynne Margulies and Joe Orr.
When was I'm from Hollywood released on DVD?
I'm from Hollywood was released on DVD on April 25, 2000.
What notable wrestlers appeared in I'm from Hollywood?
Notable wrestlers in the film include Jerry Lawler and Jimmy Hart.
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