Not So Pretty
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| Genre | Documentary |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 4 |
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| Cinematography | Thaddeus Wadleigh |
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| Running time | 26-35 minutes |
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| Network | HBO Max |
| Release | April 14, 2022 |
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
| No. | Title | Directed by | Original air date |
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| 1 | "Makeup" | Kirby Dick & Amy Ziering | April 14, 2022 |
| 2 | "Nails" | Kirby Dick & Amy Ziering | April 14, 2022 |
| 3 | "Skin" | Kirby Dick & Amy Ziering | April 14, 2022 |
| 4 | "Hair" | Kirby Dick & Amy Ziering | April 14, 2022 |
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.[1] In April 2022, it was announced Keke Palmer would serve as narrator.[2]
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."[3] 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."[4] 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."[5]
References
- ^ Petski, Denise (September 22, 2020). "HBO Greenlights Investigative Beauty Industry Docuseries From 'On The Record' Filmmakers". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 16, 2022.
- ^ "Max Original Documentary Not So Pretty, Directed By Oscar-Nominated Filmmakers Kirby Dick And Amy Ziering, Debuts April 14". WarnerMedia. April 7, 2022. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
- ^ Han, Angie (April 12, 2022). "HBO Max's 'Not So Pretty': TV Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 16, 2022.
- ^ Keller, Joel (April 14, 2022). "Stream It Or Skip It: 'Not So Pretty' On HBO Max, A Docuseries About The Mostly Unregulated Beauty Products Industry". Decider.com. Retrieved April 16, 2022.
- ^ Cunningham, Kyndall (April 14, 2022). "How the Trillion-Dollar Beauty Industry May Be Killing You". The Daily Beast. Retrieved April 16, 2022.
