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The Act (series) (2019)
Release Year: 2019
Nation: United States of America
Alternative Title: N/A
Director: Adam Arkin, Christina Choe, Hannah Fidell, Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre, Michelle Dean, Nick Antosca, Steven Piet
Writer: Dan Dietz, Lisa Long, Marion Dayre, Michelle Dean, Nick Antosca, Robin Veith
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: Eat the Cat, UCP
Genre: Biography, Drama
Awards & Similar
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Keywords
Keywords: anthology, based on true story, biography, munchausen syndrome by proxy, thriller, trial, tribunal, true crime
Story
The Act (series) focuses on Gypsy Blanchard's struggle for independence from her overprotective mother, Dee Dee Blanchard. The toxic relationship between them leads Gypsy to hatch a plan with her boyfriend, Nick, to kill Dee Dee and escape their oppressive life in Missouri. The plot thickens as their actions lead to unforeseen consequences, ultimately resulting in a sensational murder trial.
Summary
The Act is a true-crime anthology series that begins its first season by exploring the disturbing relationship between Gypsy Blanchard and her mother, Dee Dee Blanchard. Based on the shocking 2015 crime, the series delves into themes of manipulation, identity, and the destructive potential of toxic relationships. The stranger-than-fiction story is a gripping exploration of how far individuals will go to break free from their circumstances.
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