The Lady and the Dale

A twisty, humane true-crime documentary that keeps you leaning in, blending media frenzy with intimate family testimony.

Created by

Nick Cammilleri, Zackary Drucker

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Elizabeth Carmichael, Susan Stryker

Tagline

In the 1970s, one entrepreneur took America for a ride.

Overview

This documentary series explores an audacious 1970s auto scam centered around mysterious transgender entrepreneur Elizabeth Carmichael, who rose to prominence when she released the Dale, a fuel-efficient three-wheeled vehicle during the 1970s gas crisis.

How it feels

Satirical, melancholic, warm and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, deception, media, family

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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