# Downey Wrote That (2025)

> A brisk, affectionate portrait of the SNL writer whose political wit helped define modern American sketch satire.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7504175

## Facts

- Runtime: 66 min
- Genres: Documentary, Comedy
- Director: Brent Hodge
- Cast: Jim Downey, Fred Armisen, Andy Breckman, Dana Carvey, Greg Daniels, Will Forte, Al Franken, Bill Hader
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt38611134/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, affectionate, conversational, comedy night, documentary night

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