Forbes June 12, 2024
Laughter may, indeed, be the best medicine. That was the message of Group Therapy, a new documentary that premiered at the Tribeca Festival. Directed by Neil Berkeley and produced by Hartbeat, Kevin Hart’s multi-platform entertainment company, the film features a unique but compelling setup: six comedians at the top of their game sit in a circle, surrounded by a live audience, and share their experiences with mental health through personal and professional struggles and triumphs. The conversation is moderated by Neil Patrick Harris who may have played the child prodigy physician Dr. Doogie Howser early in his career, but he made one thing very clear: “I am not a therapist!”
The cast includes Mike Birbiglia, Nicole Byer, Gary Gulman, London...