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The Lady and the Dale

The Lady and the Dale

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

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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StatusEnded
Original NameThe Lady and the Dale
First Air DateJanuary 31, 2021
Last Air DateFebruary 14, 2021
Seasons1
Episodes4
Episode Runtime 57min
LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesUnited States of America
Production CompaniesHBO Documentary FilmsDuplass Brothers ProductionsCinemation Studios
NetworksHBO
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Liz's legacy as a trans woman, entrepreneur, and parent is contextualized within the broader history of transphobia.

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