On the Man.Mom.Movies podcast, Carla and Ka'Lei recently shared our top three true crime documentaries, offering a fascinating insight into the darker side of human nature. We discussed the surreal and disturbing nature of The Act of Killing, which explores the Indonesian mass murders in the 1960s. We also talked about the viral sensation Tiger King, examining the narcissistic character of Joe Exotic and his bizarre life. Finally, we delved into the tragic story of Gypsy Rose Blanchard in Mommy Dead and Dearest, discussing the ethical dilemma this documentary poses. As we explored the shocking and disturbing aspects of the true crime documentaries, we also highlighted the ethical and emotional dilemmas they present. If you're interested in uncovering the truth behind some of the most bizarre true crime stories, this episode will surely captivate your attention.

Summary of the Episode (timestamps)

 00:02:23 - Fantastic Flesh,
Ka'Lei discusses his favorite documentary, Fantastic Flesh, which explores special effects and practical effects in movies.

00:05:11 - The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia,
Carla recommends The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia, a documentary about an outlaw family living in poverty and addiction, and the cycle of generational crime.

0:10:20 - Pumping Iron with Arnold Schwarzenegger,
Carla recommends Pumping Iron, a documentary that follows Arnold Schwarzenegger during his last Mr. Olympia competition, showcasing his workouts, diets, and appearances, as well as featuring a young Lou Ferrigno.

00:18:05 - Tiger King,
The hosts discuss the popular Netflix documentary Tiger King and its characters, including Joe Exotic and Carole Baskin. They also talk about how Joe Exotic thought he would get a pardon from Trump.

00:27:21 - Honorable Mentions,
Ka'Lei and Carla briefly mention three other documentaries: Amy, McQueen, and Paris is Burning. They recommend Paris is Burning for fans of RuPaul's Drag Race.

00:28:25 - Bruce Lee,
The hosts pose a question to their listeners: what state is Bruce Lee buried in? They sign off and encourage listeners to follow them on Instagram and tune in for the next episode.

"If you don't believe in aliens and you watch that movie, then you might have a second thought after that." - Ka'Lei

"Protect Arnold Schwarzenegger at all costs." - Carla 

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