How to Create a Sex Scandal

A sobering, methodical true-crime documentary that unearths small-town hysteria and its devastating aftermath, demanding close attention as it peels back layers of a shocking story.

Created by

Julian P. Hobbs

Genres

Documentary, Crime

Tagline

The story has many sides. The truth is only one of them.

Overview

In 2005, the sleepy community of Mineola, Texas, is thrown into turmoil when local children reveal shocking stories about a pedophile sex ring that took place at a local swingers club. As arrests are made, life sentences handed down, and lives ruined, it soon becomes apparent that there is a lot more to the story than meets the eye. Now, the startling long-term repercussions of the scandal are revealed.

How it feels

Dark, tense and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Justice, deception, corruption, trauma

Content

Strong sexual content. Mild violence and language. No gore.

Note

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

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