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Documentarian Matt Wolf on 'Pee-wee as Himself'

Documentarian Matt Wolf on 'Pee-wee as Himself'

Bullseye with Jesse Thorn · Jesse Thorn

June 20, 202544m 41s

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What was it like to work with Paul Reubens? The man behind Pee-wee Herman. Pee-wee as Himself is a beautiful, touching documentary about one of the most talented and unique voices of our time. He died in 2023. We're joined by filmmaker Matt Wolf. He talks about what made Paul Reubens a dream subject for a documentary and how he got Paul to open up about difficult topics. Plus, Jesse talks about his own experience working with Paul on the Pee-wee Herman Radio Hour for KCRW.

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