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He has been a bootlegger, convict, and born-again Christian. However, controversial publishing mogul Larry Flynt is best known as the wealthy pornographer who created the Hustler empire.
Despite a conflict-ridden life, Larry Flynt has always managed to come out on top. In this fascinating portrait, Biography follows Flynt from his poverty-stricken Appalachian childhood to the founding of his pornography distribution company, Larry Flynt Publications. Rare footage documents the defining moments in his life, including the launch of Hustler magazine in 1974 in his landmark Supreme Court victory over Moral Majority founder Jerry Falwell. Finally, in a personal interview, Flynt recalls the assassination attempt that nearly took his life, and the tragic death of his wife.
From his traumatic childhood to the Hollywood film that cemented his place in popular culture, this is the divisive saga of Larry Flynt.
