7 votes

The Lady and The Dale

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    joplin
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    I just heard an interview with one of the directors of this docu-series on a local radio show. The show just started airing on HBO a week or two ago. From their web site:

    I just heard an interview with one of the directors of this docu-series on a local radio show. The show just started airing on HBO a week or two ago. From their web site:

    ... 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.

    4 votes
    1. spit-evil-olive-tips
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      There was a short review of it on Fresh Air last week: "Lady And The Dale," a 4-part series about a 3-wheeled car, is a wild ride I originally heard the story a few years ago in this Dollop...

      There was a short review of it on Fresh Air last week: "Lady And The Dale," a 4-part series about a 3-wheeled car, is a wild ride

      I originally heard the story a few years ago in this Dollop episode. Looking forward to watching this documentary for all the visuals that listening to a podcast couldn't provide.

      2 votes
  2. meatrocket
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    I don't have HBO, so I can't comment on this series, but I can say that I already know this is certainly an interesting story. Here's a YouTube video from Regular Car Reviews with some more...

    I don't have HBO, so I can't comment on this series, but I can say that I already know this is certainly an interesting story. Here's a YouTube video from Regular Car Reviews with some more information.

    3 votes