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Hugh Hefner: Playboy, Activist and Rebel

Hugh Hefner: Playboy, Activist and Rebel

20092h 7m
Documentary

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Released

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2009

Runtime

2h 7m

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Storyline

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.

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Status
Released
Runtime
2h 7m
Sep 12, 2009
Languages
English
Director
Brigitte Berman
Brigitte Berman
Production
Metaphor Films
Metaphor Films
Production Countries
Canada

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