‘Marty: Life is Short’ and ‘Lorne’ offer differing takes on the celebrity documentary

Lawrence Kasdan tells Martin Short’s story with full access and an easy intimacy, while Morgan Neville’s portrait of SNL creator Lorne Michaels relies on the insights of friends and collaborators.

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This is FRESH AIR. Two new documentaries focus on veteran entertainers and are directed by prominent filmmakers. “Lorne,” which premiered in theaters in April and is now streaming, looks at Lorne Michaels, creator of NBC’s “Saturday Night Live,” and is directed by Morgan Neville. “Marty, Life Is Short,” streaming on Netflix, is

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