DOCUMENTARY: Netflix’s Being Eddie (About on of the G.O.A.T. Eddie Murphy!)

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DOCUMENTARY: Netflix’s Being Eddie (About on of the G.O.A.T. Eddie Murphy!)

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Published on Jan 16, 2026, 5:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:15:06

Episode Description

Wildcard Friday closes the week strong on episode #293 of COOLEST ALIVE with Being Eddie, the raw, intimate Netflix documentary on comedy icon Eddie Murphy. Premiered limited theatrical November 7, 2025, streaming November 12, 2025, it traces Eddie’s rise from 17-year-old stand-up phenom in NYC clubs to SNL breakout at 19, through blockbusters (Beverly Hills Cop, Coming to America), family, fame’s highs/lows, and his trailblazing legacy. Features exclusive interviews, rare footage, and reflections from Eddie and peers like Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, and Tracy Morgan. Being Eddie is genius. Unfiltered, Eddie’s honesty, humor, and boundary-pushing energy shine through. From revolutionizing comedy to owning the box office, it’s inspiring for creators everywhere. Authenticity wins; this doc proves it. Dive in, get hyped on one of the all-time greats!

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