American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story (2017)
TV Series · Documentary, Drama · ⭐ 5.8/10 · 1 season
A fascinating docuseries chronicling Playboy magazine’s charismatic founder, Hugh Hefner, and his impact on global culture. Told from his unique perspective with never-before-seen footage from his private archive, discover the captivating story about the man behind the bunny.
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