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Reality TV's Dark Past: 'The Swan' Doc Surfaces
5 Mar
Summary
- Hulu orders a documentary film dissecting 'The Swan' reality series.
- The series gave extreme makeovers to women deemed 'ugly ducklings'.
- Erin Lee Carr will direct and produce the upcoming documentary.
A documentary film delving into the controversial early-2000s reality series 'The Swan' has been ordered by Hulu. The series, which aired on Fox, aimed to transform women described as 'ugly ducklings' through extensive makeovers.
Directed and produced by Erin Lee Carr, known for her work on other Hulu documentaries, the film will explore the behind-the-scenes story. It promises to reveal the individuals involved in its creation and the profound effects the show had on the lives of its participants.
'The Swan' is remembered alongside other provocative reality programs from the era, such as 'Playing It Straight.' The upcoming documentary is expected to offer a critical look at the series and its lasting legacy.
