Despite profound loss, Martin Short's 'happy gene' on display in new documentary
If there's a thin line separating laughter and pain, then a new Netflix documentary out Tuesday reveals Martin Short's walked that line for most of his life.
www.cbc.caMartin Short documentary news is that Netflix released Marty: Life is Short in May 2026, with Lawrence Kasdan directing and new and archival interviews featured. The film premiered at Netflix Is a Joke Fest in Los Angeles and began streaming on Netflix on May 12, 2026. A Canadian press piece notes the title as Marty: Life is Short and highlights Short’s personal resilience and a sense of joy framing the documentary.[1][2][4][5][6]
If you’d like, I can pull the most recent recap or confirm regional availability for New York City, and point you to where to watch it now.