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The Lady and the Dale
The Lady and the Dale
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The Lady and the Dale

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

6.7 / 10
2021
1 season
4 episodes
Documentary

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.

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The Lady and the Dale: Official Trailer | HBO

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Cast

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Elizabeth Carmichael

Susan Stryker

Seasons

  • Soldier of Fortune

    1.Soldier of Fortune

    6.0
    31-01-202157m

    Meet Liz Carmichael, trailblazing promoter of the fuel-efficient car of the future: The Dale. Just as publicity for the three-wheeled automobile reaches its peak, Liz, a trans woma...

  • Caveat Emptor: Buyer Beware

    2.Caveat Emptor: Buyer Beware

    7.0
    31-01-202157m

    With Liz at the helm, the 20th Century Motor Car Company launches The Dale, which soon takes on a life of its own. Investigative reporters question the operation and its leader, le...

  • The Guilty Fleeth

    3.The Guilty Fleeth

    6.0
    07-02-202157m

    Just as Liz moves the company to Dallas, news breaks of a murder at the 20th Century Motor Car Company showroom. As the press turns on her and law enforcement begins to close in, L...

  • Celestial Bodies

    4.Celestial Bodies

    7.0
    14-02-202157m

    Liz's legacy as a trans woman, entrepreneur, and parent is contextualized within the broader history of transphobia.

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