Weekend Whats

What to Doc, Doc, Doc: This collection of weekend whats is going to be documentary themed. All three picks on Netflix are about the creative life, the love life, and, to some extent, the end of life. And all are, in their own way, very life-affirming. Martin Mull was a very successful musician, comedian, and actor. And none of those were even what he did best (or liked doing most). Who is Martin Mull? “Beloved for blurring performance and personal crisis, Maria Bamford unpacks the mental health journey behind her fearless comedy in this documentary.” Bamford is the comedian’s comedian. She once performed an entire show in her parents’ living room. Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story. And one from a few years ago: “Literary icon Joan Didion reflects on her remarkable career and personal struggles in this intimate documentary directed by her nephew, Griffin Dunne.” Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold. We could sure use Didion’s voice to add some context to what America is going through today.