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Today on Too Opinionated, we're joined by award-winning director and producer Brent Mata, the cinematographer behind "It Happened: The Judy Tenuta Story."

This mini biopic is a heartfelt and comedic tribute to the legendary Judy Tenuta — the self-proclaimed "Love Goddess" and one of the most unique voices in stand-up history.

Starring Taylor Blackwell as Judy Tenuta alongside Alan Tudyk, the film was created in close collaboration with Judy's family, estate, and friends, even featuring her real costumes and accordion to bring authenticity to her story.

Judy Tenuta rose to fame in the 1980s with her unforgettable blend of: 🎤 Stand-up comedy 🎶 Musical performance (accordion included) 🔥 Fearless, outrageous humor

Her career highlights include: 📺 HBO's Women of the Night alongside Ellen DeGeneres 🏆 American Comedy Award winner for Best Female Stand-Up 🎤 Touring with George Carlin 📺 Appearances on The View, Letterman, Larry King Live and more 🎙️ Voice work on shows like Duckman and Space Ghost Coast to Coast

Brent Mata helps bring her story to life with a film that celebrates both her comedic genius and cultural impact, while also preserving her legacy for a new generation.

Brent himself is an award-winning filmmaker and creative entrepreneur, whose work spans film, television, and commercial media. His projects have earned Clio, Telly, and Independent Film Awards, and he continues to build stories through his production company Has Been Productions.

In this episode we discuss: 🎬 Making The Judy Tenuta Story 🎤 Judy's legacy as a groundbreaking comedienne 🎥 Bringing real-life icons to the screen 🔥 Balancing humor, heart, and biography

Watch It Happened: The Judy Tenuda Story here through the 31st. https://tickets.cinequest.org/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=594075~a12ee803-7eae-437e-8208-1c4d52da2020&

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