Phase 4 plans spring launch for Hugh Hefner documentary

Phase 4 Films has struck a deal for US rights to the theatrical version of Brigitte Berman’s documentary Hugh Hefner: Playboy, Activist and Rebel. The film debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival and Phase 4 plans to release it in theaters in late spring 2010. Hefner participated in the film, letting the filmmaker have access to his personal archives.