Will Ferrell wanted documentary out before U.S. election [Video]

Will Ferrell is excited about his candid and enlightening new documentary “Will & Harper,” and has hopes that it can spark compassion and conversation.

The project – about a decades-long friendship between Ferrell and former “Saturday Night Live” head writer Harper Steele, who comes out to him as trans, which spurs the pair to go on a road trip together – is currently streaming on Netflix. The timing of the film’s release was an important factor for them.

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“When we sat down with Netflix we made it clear that we wanted this out before the election,” Ferrell told Variety at the film’s recent Los Angeles premiere.

“We wanted it to have enough runway for people to get to see it and hopefully start having important discussions in their living rooms,” he added.

“Will & Harper” explores Steele’s transition later in life and the …