Dirty Little Secret
Dirty Little Secret

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Dirty Little Secret

2022
Movie
85 min
English

17 year-old Lucy who has been painfully isolated from her peers for years, refusing to let anyone near her house in order to hide her family secret – the overwhelming mountain of items filled in every crevice of space in her home. She quietly plans her escape to college while managing her mother Joanna’s hoarding disorder. Outwardly, a highly functioning nurse, Joanna maintains the dysfunction in their home with an obsessive grip but after a tragedy, Lucy must decide if she will hide her mother’s secret, or expose it to the world.

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Director: VariousGenres: Documentary

Plot Summary

Dirty Little Secret is a documentary series that delves into the hidden lives and complex relationships of individuals who engage in extramarital affairs. Each episode typically focuses on different people, exploring their motivations, the emotional toll of their choices, and the challenges they face in maintaining their secrets.

Critical Reception

As a documentary series exploring sensitive and often controversial themes, 'Dirty Little Secret' has garnered attention for its candid approach to infidelity and relationship complexities. Reviews often highlight its directness and the raw emotional honesty of the participants, though some may find the subject matter difficult.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its raw and unflinching look at infidelity.

  • Acknowledged for giving a platform to diverse personal experiences.

  • Some viewers found the content emotionally challenging or repetitive.

Google audience: Google user reviews are generally mixed, with many appreciating the series' honest portrayal of difficult emotional situations and the complex lives of those involved. Others express that the recurring themes can become predictable, and some find the subject matter too controversial or disturbing.

Fun Fact

The 'Dirty Little Secret' series often features participants who chose to remain anonymous or used pseudonyms to protect their identities, reflecting the sensitive nature of the topics discussed.

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