Judd Apatow on the power of comedy

"I don't think most stories can be defined as a drama or a comedy." His latest film, "The King of Staten Island," is inspired by the story of actor Pete Davidson, who lost his firefighter dad on 9/11. Judd Apatow told Brut how comedy and drama sometimes go hand in hand.

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July 26, 2020 2:00 PM

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