The documentary "Pee-wee as Himself," premiering at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, features Paul Reubens opening up about his sexuality after a lifelong private struggle. The film reveals his romantic relationship with a man named Guy, whose influence shaped the Pee-wee Herman character. Reubens, who passed away at 70 from cancer, had a multifaceted career as a beloved comic figure, but his legacy was complex after facing public scrutiny from past legal troubles. The movie, soon to air on HBO, highlights Reubens's artistic journey and personal truths, shedding light on his concealed life and relationships.
"I was out of the closet, and then I went back in the closet. I wasn't pursuing the Paul Reubens career; I was pursuing the Pee-wee Herman career."
The film, which will eventually air on HBO, covers the actor's decades-long career. Its director, Matt Wolf, spent hours with Reubens and spoke with him about his work and also his sex scandals.
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