Is aka Charlie Sheen a One Part Documentary?

No, aka Charlie Sheen, is not a one-part documentary. The Netflix show is actually a two-part docuseries, with each episode running about 90 minutes. Directed by Andrew Renzi, the series explores the life of actor Charlie Sheen from his Hollywood rise and drug-fueled collapse to his efforts to reclaim his life. Look at the key details of the two-part documentary:

The documentary features candid interviews with Sheen, as well as his family, friends, and colleagues, including his one-time drug dealer. Both parts are available now and are meant to be watched together for a full understanding. The first part focuses on his early career and scandals, while the second digs into more personal details he kept hidden from the public for years.

Takeaways From aka Charlie Sheen Part 1

Part One opens with Sheen recounting a wild story on an airplane. He was on his honeymoon with his then-wife Donna Peele. Drunk and mid-fight, he was allowed into the cockpit of a commercial airliner and briefly took the controls. He almost killed 300 people on the airplane before the co-pilot eventually flipped the plane’s autopilot on before any accident occurred.

The episode covers Sheen’s childhood in Malibu, his father’s own struggle with drug abuse on the set of Apocalypse Now, his early years making Super 8 films with his brother, and friends like Sean Penn and George Clooney. Further, it also discusses his breakout roles, his reputation as a young Hollywood star, and how fame quickly collided with substance abuse.

Sheen recounts his family intervention led by his father, Martin Sheen, when they arranged a surprise phone call from Clint Eastwood, urging Charlie to get help. The actor also recalled the time when he and his father beat Michael Jordan in a basketball match for ABC’s War of the Stars.

However, his erratic behavior escalated quickly. He shared experiencing an 18-hour cocaine-induced nosebleed on the set of Money Talks. If you think it’s bizarre enough, there’s more. He recalled shoving an ice cube in his rectum to stay awake during the shoot of Free Money due to his heavy cocaine bender.

The episode also touches on a terrifying in-flight prank pulled by Nicholas Cage that nearly exposed Sheen’s hidden drug stash to the police. The documentary also talked about the time Sheen was exposed as a client to notorious “Hollywood Madam” Heidi Fleiss.

Sheen also revealed his first experience with cocaine use and getting hospitalized. By the end of Part 1, viewers see the portrait of a man deep in addiction, and beginning to lose control of his career and personal life. However, he recovered quickly at the right time, and his father played a big role.

Key Revelations in aka Charlie Sheen Part 2

Part 2 titled Part Deux, begins with Sheen’s downfall in the early 2010s, focusing on his very public firing from Two and a Half Men. He reflects on the pressures of fame and substance relapse that led to his infamous media meltdown, including his “winning” catchphrase and speaking tour that followed.

The episode also features Sheen’s strained relationships with ex-wives Denise Richards and Brooke Mueller. He acknowledges how his actions destroyed those marriages and impacted his children. There is a deep exploration of his drug use during this period with then wife, Brooke Mueller.

In the final 20 minutes, the documentary takes a more intimate turn. Sheen opens up about what had never been shared publicly in full: his HIV diagnosis, which came after a period of intense illness. He discusses the allegations from ex-fiancée Brett Rossi, who claimed Sheen knowingly exposed women to HIV. He opened up about the threat following his HIV diagnosis when he paid millions to shut them; however, he ultimately revealed it on the Today Show.

The documentary addresses allegations made by Corey Feldman that Sheen r*ped Corey Haim, which he completely denied. He also speaks about his s*xuality, describing a period of “hypers*xuality” during crack addiction.

The episode ends with his recounting of the moment he chose sobriety. He realized he couldn’t drive his daughter, Sami, to a hair appointment because he had been drinking. He had to take help from his friend Tony. The moment made him realize his parental responsibility, and ultimately, his path to sobriety began from there.

The two episodes offer an unfiltered but deeply revealing portrait of one of Hollywood’s most controversial figures. Ultimately, the documentary tells the story of a man trying to take responsibility for a life lived off the rails.

Have you seen both parts of aka Charlie Sheen? What shocked you the most? Let us know in the comments.

aka Charlie Sheen is available to stream on Netflix (US).