Secrets of Miss America (2023)
Secrets of Miss America delves into the long-kept secrets of America's oldest beauty pageant, exposing the shocking scandals at its core. A cultural event once viewed by 80 million people a year, the pageant now struggles to stay relevant to a new generation of Americans whose views on beauty and sexual politics have changed drastically over the past few decades. The special analyzes whistle blower leaked emails in 2017 exposing misogyny within the Board of Directors, claims of racism in the pageant's history, the topic of mental health surrounding the competition and the banning of the controversial swimsuit competition. Told by pageant insiders including more than 20 former Miss Americas telling their stories in one documentary for the first time, whistleblowers, contemporary contestants, executives and critics, viewers get a glimpse at the cost of wearing the crown and sash and how pageant culture perpetuated racism, bullying, body shaming, and much more.
Recent Episodes
| Episode | Name | Airdate |
|---|---|---|
| S01E04 | Under Pressure | Juli 31, 2023 |
| S01E03 | For All America | Juli 24, 2023 |
| S01E02 | Bye Bye Bikini | Juli 17, 2023 |
| S01E01 | Dirty Tricks | Juli 10, 2023 |
