Albert Brooks: Defending My Life (2023)
Rob Reiner profiles Albert Brooks, comedic legend, acclaimed filmmaker, talented character actor and a lifelong friend, who Reiner first met in their high school drama club.
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Albert BrooksSelf
Rob ReinerSelf
Chris RockSelf
Conan O'BrienSelf
Wanda SykesSelf
Jon StewartSelf
Ben StillerSelf
Steven SpielbergSelf
Sarah SilvermanSelf
David LettermanSelf
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