Hugh Hefner: Playboy, Activist and Rebel

Jun 5 2010 R 2h 4m
Biography, Documentary

A revealing look at the outspoken, flamboyant founder of the Playboy empire. With humor and insight, the film captures Hefner's fierce battles with the government, the religious right and militant feminists. Rare footage and compelling interviews with a remarkable who's who of 20th Century American pop culture, present a brilliant and entertaining snapshot of the life of an extraordinary man and the controversies that surrounded him.

Plot

An revealing look at the outspoken, flamboyant founder of the Playboy empire. With humor and insight, the film captures Hefner's fierce battles with the government, the religious right and militant feminists. Rare footage and compelling interviews with a remarkable who's who of 20th Century American pop culture, present a brilliant and entertaining snapshot of the life of an extraordinary man and the controversies that surrounded him.

Written by

Brigitte Berman

Directed by

Brigitte Berman

Cast

Larry Adler, Bobbie Arnstein, Joan Baez

Crew

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Production Countries

Canada

Production Companies

Metaphor Films

Languages

English

Awards

2 nominations total

Trailers
Hugh Hefner: Playboy, Activist and Rebel [Official Trailer]
Scores
# of Votes
759
Average Rating
7 out of 10
Metascore
55
Popularity
NA