This Eddie Murphy documentary explores the rise of a comedy superstar. From Saturday Night Live and legendary stand-up specials to massive Hollywood box-office hits, see how Eddie Murphy redefined American comedy and changed cinema forever.
00:00 Eddie Murphy: The Ultimate Comedy Icon
02:14 Trauma to Talent: How Foster Care Shaped Eddie’s Humor
06:40 Record Breaker: The Unmatched Success of ‘Delirious’ & ‘Raw’
09:37 Saving SNL: The Instant Rise of a 19-Year-Old Star
15:27 Emmy Glory: Eddie’s Triumphant Return to SNL in 2019
18:02 Hollywood Royalty: The $25M Mega Deal with Paramount
27:05 Cult Classic: Creating ‘Coming to America’
28:59 Peak Performance: Transforming into ‘The Nutty Professor’
35:25 Global Phenomena: Redefining Animation as Donkey in ‘Shrek’
41:42 The Dark Side: Rivalries with Pryor and Cosby Revealed
48:58 Cultural Legacy: Beyond Stand-Up to Hollywood Legend
Director : Lucy Ciara McCutcheon
Cast : Scott Alexander, Craig Brewer, Jamie Lee Curtis
Original title: EDDIE MURPHY: AS HIMSELF
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