Tom Simmons - Leave Them Wanting Less

Leave Them Wanting Less follows comedian Tom Simmons through a high-stakes experiment: filming three full-length stand-up specials in three nights, all at the same venue. As Tom moves from green room nerves to the spotlight and back again, the documentary captures the exhaustion, self-doubt, and unexpected moments of transcendence that arise when one man tries to outpace time, expectations, and himself.

Directed by award-winning filmmaker Michael Malone, the film seamlessly blends backstage vérité, onstage brilliance, and intimate reflection into a portrait of a working comic reckoning with purpose. It's not just about recording jokes; it’s about what it means to leave something behind before the clock runs out.