Movies like The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling

The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling is an American documentary film that premiered on HBO in two parts on March 26 and 27, 2018. Directed and produced by Judd Apatow, the film explores the life and legacy of comedian Garry Shandling.

The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling features "interviews from nearly four dozen friends, family and colleagues; four decades’ worth of television appearances; and a lifetime of personal journals, private letters and home audio and video footage."

The documentary features the voice of actor Michael Cera reading various excerpts from Shandling's diaries and includes interviews with:

On February 6, 2017, it was reported that Judd Apatow was developing a documentary on his mentor and friend Garry Shandling. A day later, Apatow made a public plea, via his official Twitter account, for anyone with photographs, videos, or information about Shandling to reach out to him.