It Happened: The Judy Tenuta Story

Name: It Happened: The Judy Tenuta Story
Director: Taylor Blackwell
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2025-05-17
Duration: 13 min
Cast: Taylor Blackwell, Alan Tudyk, Bill Kottkamp, Grace Narducci

“The life and career of the 80s accordion-playing comedienne Judy Tenuta.”

2025

13m

Comedy

Director: Taylor Blackwell

Writer: Taylor Blackwell

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Overview

Follows the whimsical life and career of iconic ‘80s accordion-playing “comedienne” Judy Tenuta. A love letter to the self-proclaimed “love goddess” this was made in close collaboration with her estate, family, and friends. Judy’s real costumes and accordion were used in the film.