Mel Brooks legacy celebrated in new HBO Max documentary

Mel Brooks is getting the documentary treatment in a new two-part HBO Max special set to celebrate his legendary career.

Titled Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!, the film from directors Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio will premiere January 22-23 on the streaming platform.

The documentary features fresh interviews with Brooks himself, alongside the many comedians and filmmakers he has inspired.

The film includes appearances by Ben Stiller, Jerry Seinfeld, Adam Sandler, Nick Kroll, Patton Oswalt, Dave Chappelle, Conan O’Brien, Josh Gad, Jimmy Kimmel, Amy Schumer, Sarah Silverman, Tracey Ullman, Robert Townsend, Peter Farrelly, the Zucker brothers, Barry Levinson, David Lynch, and the late Rob Reiner.

In the documentary, Brooks reflects on his lifelong mission: “I was born to make people laugh, so I do that.”