A documentary about Harold Hayes, the editor of Esquire Magazine in the 1960s, who brought together talented writers and artists to create one of the greatest magazines of all time. The film is told through the perspective of his son, Tom, who gained access to the magazine's archives and interviewed its former contributors, including Nora Ephron, George Lois, Tom Wolfe, and Gore Vidal. The story explores the challenges and triumphs of Hayes' career, and how his son came to understand his father's legacy 23 years after his death.
Smiling Through the Apocalypse
The documentary explores how Harold Hayes' editorial direction transformed Esquire Magazine into a legendary publication in the 1960s.
