The Lady and the Dale Season 1 Opening on HBO Max at January 31, 2021

Documentary Biography Crime

Elizabeth Carmichael, a larger-than-life entrepreneur rose to prominence with her promotion of a fuel-efficient, three-wheeled car known as The Dale.

From zero to unbelievable. The tv-series unravels the extraordinary story of automotive entrepreneur Elizabeth Carmichael. Producers Mark and Jay Duplass, the four-part HBO docuseries premieres January 31, 2021 on HBOMax.

Directed by Nick Cammilleri and Zackary Drucker, the film traces the story of Elizabeth Carmichael, a larger-than-life entrepreneur who rose to prominence during the 1970s gas crisis with her promotion of a fuel-efficient, three-wheeled vehicle known as the Dale. As she wins over major carmakers and investors, a web of mystery unfolds regarding the car’s technology and Carmichael’s surprising past. A portrait of an extraordinary entrepreneur’s rise and eventual fall, the series explores a one-of-a-kind story of fraud, family, and identity.

Directors: Nick Cammilleri, Zackary Drucker

Star: Elizabeth Carmichael

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