Amid all of the corporate turbulence at Disney and Hulu, the streaming platform continues to expand its collection of original documentaries with the addition of three new titles: “Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told”, “Queenmaker: The Making of An It Girl”, “The Jewel Thief”.
“Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told” is a series that, according to Hulu’s description “recounts the rise and fall of a small Atlanta HBCU picnic that exploded into an influential street party and spotlighted Atlanta as a major cultural stage”. The show delves into the party’s rise and fall, and the question of whether its magic can be revived four decades later.
Nikki Byles and Jay Allen are producers of the show. The executive producers of the series include showrunner Geraldine L. Porras and director P Frank Williams. Joining them are Jermaine Dupri, Luther Campbell, Peter Bittenbender, and Melissa Cooper, representing Mass Appeal, as well as Eric Tomosunas for Swirl Films and Terry Ross and Alex Avant.
“Queenmaker: The Making of an It Girl”, a new documentary from MRC, offers a fascinating look into the world of Manhattan’s elite and the now-defunct ‘Park Avenue Peerage’ blog that took the city by storm.
“In the height of heiress-era NYC, an anonymous blogger infiltrated Manhattan’s elite, bringing socialite celebrity to new heights,” the logline for the documentary says
Hulu adds in the description: “When the website’s creator was unmasked, the mastermind was not who anybody expected.”
The project is helmed by acclaimed director Zackary Drucker and features executive producer Scott Kaplan alongside CoverStory partner Emmet McDermott as the producer. Through interviews with insiders, experts, and those who were involved in the blog’s creation and exposure, the documentary promises to uncover the secrets and scandals of one of the most talked-about moments in New York’s social history.
“The Jewel Thief” promises to provide viewers with an incredible first-hand account of the notorious criminal mastermind, Gerald Blanchard. Blanchard’s story is one of the most captivating and intriguing criminal tales of modern times, showcasing his incredible creativity, cunning, and audacity.
“Two unlikely Winnipeg detectives track Blanchard across the globe as he perpetrates a series of increasingly elaborate heists in a quest for fame and notoriety through a life of crime,” says Hulu’s logline. Blanchard’s ultimate goal was to achieve fame and notoriety through a life of crime, and he spares no effort in pursuing this objective.
Produced by A Submarine Deluxe Production in association with Transient Pictures, “The Jewel Thief” is helmed by director Landon Van Soest. The documentary boasts an impressive lineup of executive producers, including Rick Brookwell and Ben Schwartz, while Josh Braun, Ben Braun, Dan Braun, and Van Soest serve as producers. With such a stellar team behind the project, viewers can expect a thrilling and captivating exploration of the life of one of the most infamous criminals in modern history.
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The new documentary lineup has been announced soon after Hulu announced its upcoming “Child Star” docuseries which delves into the lives of now-adult famous child actors. The project will act as Demi Lovato’s directorial debut and will also feature her as one of the former child actors who struggled with being in the spotlight. According to Hulu the documentary “deconstructs the highs and lows of growing up in the spotlight through the lens of some of the world’s most famous former child stars.” Other actors who are part of the documentary have not yet been revealed.
Over the course of the past year, Hulu has prioritized the expansion of its documentary offerings by debuting a number of groundbreaking titles that have set new records for the platform. These titles include “Captive Audience,” which takes a critical look at the rise of streaming services and their impact on modern society, “Victoria Secret: Angels and Demons,” an exploration of the inner workings of the famous lingerie brand, and “God Forbid: The Sex Scandal That Brought Down a Dynasty,” which examines a high-profile scandal that rocked a powerful family. In addition, Hulu released “Stolen Youth: Inside the Cult at Sarah Lawrence” in February, a gripping and in-depth examination of a shocking case of manipulation and abuse within a college community.
With these powerful and thought-provoking documentaries, Hulu has cemented its status as a leader in the world of streaming content and continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in the realm of documentary filmmaking.
Belisa Balaban, the Senior Vice President of Documentaries and Unscripted Series, and Beth Osisek, the Vice President of Documentaries, are the dynamic duo at the helm of Hulu Originals’ documentary division.
While you wait for these new titles to come out here’s how you can explore other documentaries available on Hulu outside US.
