This is either the best documentary ever filmed or the worst, as said best by Phil Stutz. But let’s take a step back. A trailer for Stutz, a very intimate documentary that Jonah Hill directed and starred in, has been made available on Netflix. The actor known for Superbad and Don’t Look Up made the decision to create a film based on his own therapy sessions, in which he and the therapist are candid about life, choices, and psychiatry. Is it a wise decision? To find out, we’ll have to wait until mid-November. The Stutz trailer highlights three key elements that might make the documentary a hit motion picture: First of all, it shows off Hill and Stutz’s great chemistry and their witty banter, the kind that can only come from closeness and honesty.
The movie is also revealed to be both an autobiographical account of Stutz’s life and a celebration of his work in the trailer. Stutz is a renowned psychiatrist who has assisted patients for more than 40 years. Last but not least, the Stutz trailer has filmmaker Hill openly admitting the experimental nature of the project & the knowledge that it might not come across as he had intended. However, it’s quite simple to understand why Hill chose to direct the film: Everyone has, at some point in their lives, looked for guidance, and sometimes friends can only go so far. Hill, a two-time Academy Award nominee, has already had a lot of experience directing, and Stutz is his second attempt at directing a feature picture.
Mid90s, a delicate coming-of-age comedy-drama that was inspired by his own youth, was his previous full-length film. Stutz is Hill’s first feature-length documentary; he has also directed music videos and TV series. Hill has had a lot of help from his co-stars to get this film off the ground: Stutz is produced by Joaquin Phoenix (Joker: Folie à Deux), whose most unique on-screen personas have curiously sparked conversations on mental health. Rooney Mara, who is certain to be prominently recognised during the next awards season for her performance in the potent drama Women Talking, is also an executive producer of the film.
On November 14, Stutz will debut on Netflix.
Among the most renowned psychiatrists in the world is Phil Stutz. Over the course of 40 years, he has assisted innumerable patients, including renowned artists, corporate titans, and treatment doubters. The film, which Stutz’s friend and patient Jonah Hill directed, examines his life and guides the audience through his renowned visualisation exercises, The Tools. They bring The Tools to life in a hilarious, sensitive, and ultimately therapeutic encounter as Hill sits down with Stutz for an unconventional session that reverses their regular doctor-patient dynamic. The film masterfully frames The Tools and the journey toward mental health in a way that is accessible to everyone, irrespective of whether they are actively seeking help. It includes a candid discussion of both Stutz and Hill’s personal mental health journeys, as well as the lighthearted banter of two friends from different generations.