Chevy Chase's comedy and quarrels are in the spotlight in a new documentary

A new documentary titled I'm Chevy Chase and You're Not premieres on CNN on New Year's Day, offering an unflinching look at the comedian's complex life and career. Directed by Marina Zenovich, the film traces Chase's journey from a traumatic childhood marked by abuse to his groundbreaking work on Saturday Night Live and Hollywood stardom in films like National Lampoon's Vacation and Caddyshack. The documentary features interviews with Dan Aykroyd, Goldie Hawn, Lorne Michaels, and Chase's family, revealing the comedian's sharp wit and contentious relationships with colleagues including Bill Murray and Community co-star Joel McHale. Chase, now 82, acknowledges his reputation but insists he doesn't care, while the film suggests his difficult upbringing and drug use contributed to his often abrasive personality.