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‘Pee-wee as Himself’: Matt Wolf on exploring the duality of Paul Reubens and earning his trust — ‘It was a constant struggle’
When Matt Wolf took on the daunting task of creating a documentary about the enigmatic Paul Reubens, the man behind the ...
‘Pee-wee Herman’ actor Paul Reubens hid terminal cancer from documentary director until his death
Paul Reubens, who starred in the film "Pee-wee’s Big Adventure" and on the TV series “Pee-wee’s Playhouse," died in 2023 ...
'Pee-wee as Himself' examines Paul Reubens' controversial past, delivers final message
Paul Reubens shares a final message about his controversial past in HBO's "Pee-wee as Himself" documentary, recorded just a ...
Paul Reubens Reveals His True Self and Shares His Final Words in Candid New Pee-wee Herman Documentary
Paul Reubens spent more than 40 hours discussing his life and career in the months before his 2023 death for the new two-part ...
How Did Pee-wee Herman Actor Paul Reubens Die? Revisiting His Sudden Death (and the Shocking News That Followed)
Paul Reubens, known for his iconic character Pee-wee Herman, died on July 30, 2023. Here is everything to know about how Paul ...
Paul Reubens tells his story in 'Pee-wee as Himself.' Here's how it came together after his death
On July 31, 2023, the news of Reubens' death came as a shock to documentary filmmaker Matt Wolf, who had spent a year trying ...
‘Pee-wee as Himself’ gives Paul Reubens the final word on his identity
Matt Wolf's two-part HBO documentary on the life and career of Paul Reubens, a.k.a. Pee-wee Herman, explores his identity and ...
"Pee-wee as Himself" director says working with Paul Reubens was "contentious" and "thrilling"
Director Matt Wolf discusses the ups and downs of working with Paul Reubens on an honest film about a private life.
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‘Pee-wee as Himself’ – Reverent documentary on Paul Reubens tells almost all
If you are wondering why the doc “Pee-wee as Himself” (HBO Documentary Films) airs in two parts on HBO Max, it’s because both ...