Navigating Legacy and Identity

In this chapter, the speaker shares their journey of creating a documentary about their iconic parents, Ann Mira and Jerry Stiller, reflecting on the complexities of familial relationships and personal identity. They explore the balance between honoring their father's legacy in comedy while striving for individual recognition and authenticity in their own artistic expression. Through rich family footage and personal anecdotes, the chapter examines the emotional struggle of reconciling admiration with the desire to carve out a distinct creative path.