Thanks to Pee-Wee Herman, Gen X Got to Grow Up Weird and His New Documentary Is a Reminder of That

Paul Reubens was the victim of an anti-gay witch hunt that continues today

As I was watching HBO's new two-part documentary, Pee-wee as Himself, I couldn't help but feel like I was watching history repeat itself.The two-part documentary series, directed by Matt Wolf, was filmed over the years leading up to Paul Reubens's death from cancer in 2024 at the age of 70. It features footage pieced together from 40 hours of interviews with the legendary actor, comedian, and children's entertainer. Sign up for the Out Newslett…

Thanks to Pee-wee Herman, Gen X Got to Grow Up Weird and His New Documentary Is a Reminder of That

Commentary: 'Pee-wee as Himself' reflects on the legacy of actor Paul Reubens but it's also a reminder of a unique era in pop culture that shaped a generation.

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Most of us who have lived long enough to get nostalgic for our formative years have, by now, watched enough documentaries about a beloved entertainment icon from our past to know what to expect when a new one comes along. Such offerings are typically slick biographical portraits blending archival material with newly filmed “talking head” reminiscences and commentaries, and perhaps punctuated by eye-catching animations or other flourishes to add …

Paul Reubens created iconic Pee-wee at great personal cost

Actor Paul Reubens appeared in public as Pee-wee Herman for much of his career. Two years after his death, a new documentary shows the man behind the character.

What to stream: 'Pee-wee as Himself' and the best of Paul Reubens

The new two-part documentary “Pee-wee as Himself” premiered on HBO and Max on May 23, a complex portrait of a complicated man, Paul Reubens, who found fame as his alter ego, Pee-wee Herman, and notoriety as himself.