In 2009, veteran documentarian and filmmaker Brigitte Berman released Hugh Hefner: Playboy, Activist and Rebel, a film about the life and legacy of Hugh Hefner. Expanding on Hefner's influence not only as a celebrity figure but as a catalyst for social awareness, discussion and change, Berman continues to break new ground in Playboy: After Dark, Speaking Out in America. In this doc, Berman details the run and lasting influence of Hefner's two short-lived television shows Playboy: After Dark (1969-1970) and Playboy's Penthouse (1959-1960). Part entertainment segments, part talkshows, the programs featured numerous celebrity guests and covered a diverse range of subjects during their respective runs, including race, integration, environmental changes and free speech. With the story told through interviews and a collection of archived footage, this documentary makes it clear how and why both programs deserve their spots in television history.
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Hugh Hefner's After Dark: Speaking Out in America is a 2018 film in the Documentary category from Canada. Directed by Brigitte Berman. Runtime: about 101 minutes. Original language: English.
Genre: Documentary, Released in 2018, Original language: English, Production: Canada, Runtime: about 101 minutes, Directed by Brigitte Berman.
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101 min
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English
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