Commitments and Contingencies - Schedule of Future Minimum Payments Under Employment Agreements (Detail)	Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]
2020	$ 2,389,000
2021	1,654,000
2022	673,000
2023	673,000
2024	281,000
Thereafter	0
Total	$ 5,670,000

Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]

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