Sky Arte Documentary Explores Jayne Mansfield's Unconventional Life

A documentary titled 'Mansfield 66/67 ‒ La bionda esplosiva di Hollywood' will air on Sky Arte on Friday, May 22. The film traces the life of Jayne Mansfield, an iconic actress who was launched as an anti-Marilyn Monroe but quickly surpassed her rival with a more magnetic personality, becoming America's sex symbol. Mansfield dominated tabloid headlines, anticipated and then defied the sexual revolution of the 1960s, and at the peak of the Summer of Love, she became involved with the Church of Satan and its controversial leader Anton LaVey. She lived an intense, unconventional life, marrying multiple times and having children while maintaining her independence. Her death in a car accident remains shrouded in mystery. Through testimonies from friends, colleagues, and admirers, and with an irreverent style befitting its subject, the documentary recounts the extraordinary story of an actress and woman allergic to any definition. The Sky Arte website is powered by Artribune, which manages its content and digital interface.