Overview

• The documentary, now available on major streaming platforms, delves into Humphrey Bogart's life beyond his iconic roles in films like 'Casablanca' and 'The Maltese Falcon.'
• Directed by Kathryn Ferguson, the film highlights Bogart's relationships with key women in his life, including his mother, Maud Humphrey, and his four wives, particularly Lauren Bacall and Mayo Methot.
• Stephen Bogart, the actor's son and an executive producer of the documentary, shares personal insights, reflecting on his father's complicated personality and legacy.
• The film also explores Bogart's struggles with fame, his defiance of Hollywood norms, and his creation of a tough, enduring on-screen persona.
• Bogart's career milestones, such as his Oscar win for 'The African Queen,' and his influence on modern actors are examined alongside his personal flaws and societal attitudes of his era.