
In contrast to the Charlie from previous decades, the one featured prominently in Andrew Renzi’s two-part Netflix documentary titled “aka Charlie Sheen” is not the same. Eight years sober now, Sheen remains bold, rough around the edges, and irresistibly charismatic. However, he appears to have come to terms with his destructive past. The extensive three-hour documentary includes input from co-star Jon Cryer, two ex-wives, a brother, two children, and Sean Penn. Despite Sheen’s public struggles being well-known for a long time, aka Charlie Sheen offers a comprehensive look and serves as an entertaining counterpart to his recently released memoir, “The Book of Sheen“. In both, Sheen reflects on the lingering impacts of his years of drug abuse and his efforts to make up for missed opportunities. Here are eight key insights from the documentary.