Not So Pretty
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| country = United States
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- Kirby Dick
- Amy Ziering
- Tara Long
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- Alexandra Marske
- Kat Nguyen
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| cinematography = Thaddeus Wadleigh
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- Brian Giberson
- Edward Patrick Alva
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| language = English
| runtime = 26-35 minutes
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- Jane Doe Films
- Entertainment One
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| network = HBO Max
| released = {{Start date|2022|04|14}}
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Not So Pretty is an American documentary television miniseries directed by Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering that explores the beauty industry and hidden chemicals in products. It consists of 4-episodes and premiered on April 14, 2022, on HBO Max.
Premise
An investigative look into the beauty industry, looking into hidden chemicals in products.
Episodes
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Production
In September 2020, it was announced Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering would direct and executive produce a documentary-series revolving around the beauty industry, with Entertainment One set to produce, for HBO Max.{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2020/09/hbo-investigative-docuseries-not-so-pretty-on-the-record-filmmakers-beauty-industry-1234581992/|title=HBO Greenlights Investigative Beauty Industry Docuseries From 'On The Record' Filmmakers|website=Deadline Hollywood|first=Denise|last=Petski|date=September 22, 2020|access-date=April 16, 2022}} In April 2022, it was announced Keke Palmer would serve as narrator.{{cite web|url=https://pressroom.warnermedia.com/us/media-release/max-original-documentary-not-so-pretty-narrated-keke-palmer-debuts-april-14|title=Max Original Documentary Not So Pretty, Directed By Oscar-Nominated Filmmakers Kirby Dick And Amy Ziering, Debuts April 14|website=WarnerMedia|date=April 7, 2022|access-date=April 14, 2022}}
Reception
Angie Han of The Hollywood Reporter gave the series a positive review writing: "It’s valuable as the start of a larger conversation to be had about the hidden dangers of the beauty industry, for consumers and viewers alike."{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-reviews/hbo-max-not-so-pretty-tv-review-1235128612/|title=HBO Max's 'Not So Pretty': TV Review|website=The Hollywood Reporter|first=Angie|last=Han|date=April 12, 2022|access-date=April 16, 2022}} Joel Keller of Decider also gave the series a positive review writing: "Not So Pretty presents some pretty harrowing information in a tone that’s less hectoring and more sympathetic. By playing the, “hey, we didn’t know, either, buddy” card, its message is even more effective."{{cite web|url=https://decider.com/2022/04/14/not-so-pretty-hbo-max-review/|title=Stream It Or Skip It: 'Not So Pretty' On HBO Max, A Docuseries About The Mostly Unregulated Beauty Products Industry|website=Decider.com|first=Joel|last=Keller|date=April 14, 2022|access-date=April 16, 2022}} Conversely, Kyndall Cunningham of The Daily Beast gave the series a negative review writing: "What you’re supposed to take away from the series as a consumer can be confusing and overwhelming at times."{{cite web|url=https://www.thedailybeast.com/hbos-not-so-pretty-reveals-how-the-trillion-dollar-beauty-industry-may-be-killing-you?ref=wrap|title=How the Trillion-Dollar Beauty Industry May Be Killing You|website=The Daily Beast|first=Kyndall|last=Cunningham|date=April 14, 2022|access-date=April 16, 2022}}
References
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External links
- {{IMDb title|13142526}}
{{Max (streaming service)}}
{{Kirby Dick}}
Category:2020s American television miniseries
Category:2022 American television series debuts