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Airdate: Lady and the Dale

HBO docuo series profiles the rise & fall of 1970s motoring entrepreneur Elizabeth Carmichael.

New HBO documentary series Lady and the Dale profiles progressive 1970s motoring entrepreneur Elizabeth Carmichael.

This is a 4 part doco which screened in the US in January.

From Emmy-winning producers Mark and Jay Duplass (HBO’s Room 104) comes The Lady and the Dale, a documentary series exploring an audacious 1970s auto scam centered around a mysterious entrepreneur. Directed by Nick Cammilleri and Zackary Drucker, the film traces the story of Elizabeth
Carmichael, who rose to prominence when she released a fuel-efficient three-wheeled vehicle during the 1970s gas crisis. As she wins over major carmakers and investors, a web of mystery unfolds regarding the car’s technology and Carmichael’s surprising past. A portrait of an extraordinary entrepreneur’s rise and eventual fall, the series explores a one-of-a-kind story of fraud, family, and identity.

Sunday February 21 at 8.30pm on FOX Showcase / Binge.

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