The 2-part HBO Unique documentary Pee-wee as Himself, directed by Matt Wolf (The Stroll), premieres Friday, Might 23 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT with each elements airing back-to-back. It can even be obtainable to stream on Max.
Watch the trailer beneath:
Honoring Paul Reubens: What to Anticipate from Pee-wee as Himself
Constructed from intensive interviews filmed earlier than his passing in 2023, Pee-wee as Himself gives an intimate take a look at Paul Reubens’ life. The documentary weaves collectively over 1,000 hours of archival materials and a trove of unseen images from Reubens’ personal assortment, portray a vivid portrait of the person behind the bow tie.
The documentary additionally options appearances from Reubens’ sister Abby Rubenfeld, together with Natasha Lyonne, Laurence Fishburne, Debi Mazar, David Arquette, Tim Burton, and Judd Apatow.
The official synopsis reads:
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“Pushed by a soul-baring interview with Paul Reubens, the person behind the enduring character Pee-wee Herman, Pee-wee as Himself is the definitive portrait of the comedic performer, and a window into his by no means earlier than mentioned private life. Decided to appropriate the document and inform the factual story of his life, Reubens excavates his kaleidoscopic influences, origins within the circus and avant-garde efficiency theater, and profession decisions, whereas reflecting on the reasoning behind, and the results of, severing his beloved alter ego from his genuine self.”
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