For nearly five decades, one man has been the quiet architect of American comedy, shaping the landscape of laughter from behind the curtain. Directed by Morgan Neville, this intimate documentary pulls back the curtain on the enigmatic Lorne Michaels, the creator and executive producer of the iconic Saturday Night Live. Through candid interviews with comedy titans like Tina Fey, Andy Samberg, Maya Rudolph, and Chris Rock, the film explores the unique alchemy of leadership, taste, and endurance required to shepherd a live television institution through countless cultural shifts and cast changes. It delves into the high-stakes pressure of weekly creation, the delicate balance of nurturing raw talent, and the personal cost of maintaining a legacy that has launched countless careers. More than a simple retrospective, "Lorne" paints a compelling portrait of a reluctant icon, revealing the drive and vision of the man who built a comedy empire one Saturday night at a time.