Look, if you're a comedy history buff or a Gen-Xer with fond memories of National Lampoon albums and Animal House, this documentary will scratch that itch. The critical scores are solid, and it apparently does a good job chronicling how a bunch of Harvard grads got drunk, got stoned, and changed American comedy forever.
But let's be real: this is not family viewing. At all. The subject matter is inherently adult—crude humor, drug culture, offensive satire that was shocking even in its own era. And while it has historical value, it's pretty niche. Unless you're specifically interested in 1970s counterculture comedy, you might find it a bit inside-baseball.
The bigger issue? It's a 2015 documentary about comedy from 50 years ago. Even if you appreciate the history, the entertainment value is limited to a pretty specific audience. Your teenagers won't care, your younger kids absolutely cannot watch it, and even comedy fans might find it more of a 'huh, interesting' than a 'must-see.'
Verdict: A well-made documentary for a narrow adult audience. Everyone else can skip it.





