I’m Chevy Chase and You’re Not

Matt Roush says...

“I’m who I am, and I like who I am,” Chevy Chase, now 82, says in a frank, authorized biographical portrait from Emmy-winning filmmaker Marina Zenovich, who attempts to break through the comedian’s guarded façade to understand the complicated man within. Home movies, interviews with Chase and his family, and archival footage help pierce the armor of the first breakout star from Saturday Night Live‘s celebrated original cast. His early departure from the show created controversy but led to a successful, if erratic movie career (National Lampoon’s Vacation, Caddyshack), an infamously short-lived TV talk show, and numerous highs and lows, including the ensemble comedy Community. In the film, Chase discusses his health issues and his feelings about not being included in SNL‘s 50th anniversary special. Among those weighing in on his legacy: SNL‘s Lorne Michaels and Dan Aykroyd, and costars including Beverly D’Angelo, Goldie Hawn, and Martin Short.

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