Overview

• The Chicago Theatre will host a preview screening and audience Q&A with producer Ryan Reynolds on Sunday ahead of the streaming debut.
• Colin Hanks directs the feature, produced by Reynolds among others with the Candy family’s blessing following his 2019 video tribute.
• The documentary features commentary from collaborators including Tom Hanks, Steve Martin, Catherine O’Hara, Martin Short, Bill Murray and Macaulay Culkin.
• The film traces Candy’s path from Second City and SCTV to Hollywood, highlighting his ties to Toronto and his influence on Chicago’s comedy scene.
• The title, taken from a Planes, Trains and Automobiles line, is debated as relatives and colleagues describe a performer who often masked insecurities about weight and career.