Beauty Is Embarrassing (2012)

Plot

Wayne White's journey begins in the serene mountains of Tennessee before he bursts onto the scene as a cartoonist in New York City. Achieving fame as a co-creator of Pee-wee's Playhouse, he goes on to craft unforgettable images that resonate in pop culture. Recently, his word paintings—witty and often sardonic text on vintage landscapes—have garnered acclaim in the fine art realm. The documentary reveals the tumultuous highs and lows of an artist grappling with the delicate balance between his commercial success and personal expression, while confronting the very vanity, ego, and fame he often critiques.