Bang My Box: The Robin Byrd Story (2026)

Bang My Box: The Robin Byrd Story is a 2026 HBO documentary about Robin Byrd, the New York public-access television pioneer behind The Robin Byrd Show. The film traces her rise from the late 1970s through decades of television work, including her distinctive approach to sexuality, performance and audience interaction.

The documentary also examines Byrd's role in conversations about free expression and safe sex during the AIDS era. Alongside archival material, the film follows Byrd in later life as she considers her legacy and the future of the extensive collection of tapes and memorabilia she has preserved.

Directed by Jyllian Gunther and Stephanie Schwam, the film premiered at the 2026 Tribeca Festival before its HBO release.

• Directed by Jyllian Gunther and Stephanie Schwam.
• Sarah Jessica Parker is one of the producers.
• Robin Byrd's show ran on New York public-access television from 1977 to 1998.
• The film features material from more than 600 original broadcasts.
• The documentary premiered at the 2026 Tribeca Festival and debuted on HBO on June 30, 2026.