We don’t need to be told that Brooks is a genius. Even a brief glimpse of his work makes the case. Albert Brooks: Defending My Life Not rated. Running time: 1 hour 28 minutes. Watch on Max.

The term “genius” gets bandied around too loosely, but the who’s who of voices assembled for “Albert Brooks: Defending My Life” make a strong case for its subject, both as a comedian and ...

Defending Your Life satirizes the afterlife, revealing a system that rewards courage based on capitalist values. Albert Brooks takes a more sentimental approach in this film, exploring personal ...