Tab Hunter Confidential (2015)

seen on Netflix

I had heard of Tab Hunter. He was an actor with a name seemingly chosen using a really bad algorithm. I knew he was a movie star from another age whose movies were shown on obscure cable channels in the early morning. This documentary kept my attention, was entertaining and enlightening. Cinematography and editing of this documentary gracefully balanced scenes from old movies and television shows along with a interview done for this documentary. The directing was well-done with neither too quick a cut between scenes or too much information. While many 21st century movie attendees may never  have heard of Tab Hunter, this film still has relevance . This film is also the story about movies and the studio system back when there were not very many options. Even more interesting, this man made it out alive, loves his current life and his longtime partner.  Tab Hunter, both this film and this man should be considered a success.