Intense, infuriating and somewhat predictable, this gripping docuseries uncovers the evil underneath the Idyllic surface of Mineola, TX.
Synopsis:
“In 2005, the sleepy community of Mineola, Texas, is thrown into turmoil when local children reveal shocking stories about a pedophile sex ring that took place at a local swingers club. As arrests are made, life sentences handed down, and lives ruined, it soon becomes apparent that there is a lot more to the story than meets the eye. Now, the startling long-term repercussions of the scandal are revealed. With more twists and turns than a Hollywood thriller, HOW TO CREATE A SEX SCANDAL is a startling and scarcely believable telling of a crime story that really is stranger than fiction. “
What is frustrating for the viewer from the real world is seeing how people of a certain demographic are willing to believe in the darkest dungeons of evil, but also they believe in neighborhood heroes –people who must be good because they wear blue uniforms…the list goes on. But in all cases, they are usually wrong.
Directed by Julian P. Hobbs and executive produced by Elli Hakami (co-directors “House of Hammer”) the filmmakers are unflinching in their observational direction which peels away the layers of truth ( and there is such a thing as truth) until you will believe facts over the craziness. It’s a compelling watch.
Debuts on HBO Max, Tuesday, My 23rd.