‘Secrets of Miss America’ New Series Premieres Monday, July 10 at 10pm ET/PT
Four-hour limited series “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.
This summer, A&E Network expands its ‘Secrets Of’ franchise with the return of 2022’s #1 new non-fiction cable series* ‘Secrets of Playboy’ and the premieres of new documentary events “Secrets of Miss America,” and “Secrets of Penthouse.’ Through in-depth interviews with insiders on all levels, rare archival footage, and exclusive content, series under the “Secrets Of” banner delve into complex worlds through a modern-day lens that examines how these brands, organizations, and figures have molded our culture’s view of power and sexuality.
‘Season 1 of ‘Secrets of Playboy’ showcased A&E’s best-in-class storytelling, drawing back the curtain and taking an unflinching look at the ugly truths behind a shiny exterior,” said Elaine Frontain Bryant, Executive Vice President and Head of Programming for A&E. “We are honored to continue this brave work with Season 2, hearing from new voices and points of view, while also expanding our ‘Secrets Of’ franchise to further dive into unexamined worlds and shine a light on complex and difficult dynamics and legacies.
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