Naked Ambition

Naked Ambition is a documentary about Bunny Yeager, a photographer and model who became a significant figure in twentieth-century pop culture. The film explores how Yeager challenged the conservative norms of 1950s America through her work, which included popularizing the bikini and helping to define the aesthetic of Playboy. By introducing the concept of the selfie and discovering figures like Bettie Page, she contributed to the sexual revolution and the feminist movement. The narrative examines her rise as a pioneer in a male-dominated field and her subsequent descent into obscurity.

The film was directed by Dennis Scholl, marking the first entry in a listed chronology of his work that includes Chasing the Passage of Time. Scholl also served as a writer and producer alongside Kareem Tabsch and Konstantia Kontaxis. The production, created by Scholl Creative in the United States, features archival footage of Bunny Yeager and interviews with various individuals, including Dita Von Teese, Larry King, and Guinevere Turner, among a credited cast of 21 people. Since its release on September 12, 2025, the 73-minute documentary has received a rating of 6.9/10 on IMDb based on 187 votes.