With his unique carefree, spoiled little-boy persona, Pee-wee Herman was a hilarious break-out star, especially after his movie “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure” and the highly-successful TV series. This documentary puts actor Paul Reubens at the center of the show, literally. He essentially narrates his life and career directly to camera, while engaging in continuous conflict with director Matt Wolf. It follows his slow rise to success and the two unfortunate incidents that left a blemish on his reputation later in life. There’s lots of archival footage, dozens of photos (some never seen before) and a few interviews with friends and colleagues. As Reubens wanted, there’s a full examination of his life, but what’s the most fun is his continual comments, often delivered with his sly irreverent smirk. I’ve always been a Pee-wee fan and this series offers insight filled with surprises and information that made me appreciate the joyful, rebellious artist and the fascinating man even more. (Two 90-minute episodes) 
(4 / 5)
