Review of Hugh Hefner: Playboy, Activist and Rebel (2009) by Anthony W — 11 Jan 2011

The life and spirit of Hugh Hefner, founder of Playboy magazine, is captured on film.

This review of Hugh Hefner: Playboy, Activist and Rebel (2009) was written by Anthony W on 11 Jan 2011.

Hugh Hefner: Playboy, Activist and Rebel has generally received positive reviews.

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