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Not So Pretty

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Not So Pretty
GenreDocumentary
Directed by
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodes4
Production
Executive producers
  • Kirby Dick
  • Amy Ziering
  • Tara Long
Producers
  • Alexandra Marske
  • Kat Nguyen
CinematographyThaddeus Wadleigh
Editors
  • Brian Giberson
  • Edward Patrick Alva
Running time26-35 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkHBO Max
ReleaseApril 14, 2022 (2022-04-14)

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

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An investigative look into the beauty industry, looking into hidden chemicals in products.

Episodes

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No.TitleDirected byOriginal air date
1"Makeup"Kirby Dick & Amy ZieringApril 14, 2022 (2022-04-14)
2"Nails"Kirby Dick & Amy ZieringApril 14, 2022 (2022-04-14)
3"Skin"Kirby Dick & Amy ZieringApril 14, 2022 (2022-04-14)
4"Hair"Kirby Dick & Amy ZieringApril 14, 2022 (2022-04-14)

Production

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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

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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

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  1. ^ Petski, Denise (September 22, 2020). "HBO Greenlights Investigative Beauty Industry Docuseries From 'On The Record' Filmmakers". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 16, 2022.
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ Han, Angie (April 12, 2022). "HBO Max's 'Not So Pretty': TV Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 16, 2022.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ Cunningham, Kyndall (April 14, 2022). "How the Trillion-Dollar Beauty Industry May Be Killing You". The Daily Beast. Retrieved April 16, 2022.
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