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Naked Ambition

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Overview

Bunny Yeager, once heralded as the world’s prettiest photographer, had a huge influence on 20th-century pop culture, though few people know her name. Whether by popularizing the bikini, helping discover Bettie Page, shaping the image of Playboy, or inventing the selfie, Bunny was a trailblazer whose work bucked against conservative 1950s America and helped pave the way for the feminist movement and the sexual revolution. Yet the very changes she helped usher in would soon render her a forgotten relic… until now. Featuring testimonies from Dita Von Teese, Bruce Weber, and Larry King, Naked Ambition is a rediscovery of a brilliant yet overlooked artist.

Reactions, Awards & Festivals

Official Selection

Sarasota Film Festival 2024

Official Selection

Miami International Film Festival 2024

Official Selection

DOC NYC 2023

“Sheds light on a woman who deserved the spotlight then and now”

Dan Skip Allen

From the Fourth Row

“An entertaining snapshot of a resourceful and endlessly creative woman who was determined to live life on her own terms. It works fabulously as an introduction to an often-forgotten talent”

Rae Alexandra

KQED

Cast & Crew
  • Self : Carlos Betancourt
  • Self : Sarahjane Blum
  • Self : Ed Christin
  • Self : Cherilu Duval
  • Self : Dian Hanson
  • Self : Lisa Irwin
  • Self : Larry King
  • Self : Nani Maka
  • Self : Dick Rozenzweig
  • Self : Holly Ruscin
  • Self : Eric Shiner
  • Self : Christy Strong
  • Self : Guinevere Turner
  • Self : Marcia Valibus
  • Self : Dita Von Teese
  • Self : Bruce Weber
  • Directors : Dennis Scholl and Kareem Tabsch
  • Producers : Dennis Scholl, Kareem Tabsch, Konstantia Kontaxis
  • Executive Producer : Alex Fumero
  • Cinematographer : Ed Talavera
Technical Info
  • Theatrical Release Date : September 12, 2025
  • Production Year : 2023
  • Country : United States
  • Language : English
  • Running Time : 73 minutes
  • Aspect Ratio : 1.78:1
  • Projection Format : DCP
  • Rating : NR
  • Genre : Documentary
Theatrical Engagements
Theater Name
City
State
Date
New York
NY
09/12/2025
Los Angeles
CA
09/12/2025
Chicago
IL
09/12/2025
Miami Beach
FL
09/26/2025