Docs to Watch
My Mom Jayne
In her feature film directorial debut — and the first time she has delved into her mother Jayne Mansfield’s story — Mariska Hargitay searches for the mother she never knew almost six decades after the Hollywood legend’s tragic death. Through intimate interviews and an extensive collection of never-before-seen photos and home movies, she grapples with her mother’s complicated public and private legacy, uncovering the surprising layers and depth of who Jayne was, not only to her fans, but also to those closest to her. An HBO Documentary Films release.
A Q&A with director and producer Mariska Hargitay and producer Trish Adlesic immediately follows the screening.
DIRECTOR
Mariska Hargitay
PRODUCERS
Mariska Hargitay
Trish Adlesic
CAST
Mariska Hargitay
Jayne Marie Mansfield
Mickey Hargitay Jr.
Zoltan Hargitay
Ellen Hargitay
Raymond “Rusty” Strait
ABOUT THE DIRECTOR
Mariska Hargitay is an Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award-winning actress best known for her iconic role on Law & Order: SVU. Hargitay is also an accomplished documentary producer, with her producer credits including I Am Evidence, Emanuel, and The Journey. My Mom Jayne marks her feature directorial debut.