Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields Documentary Miniseries Review by Ryan Balkwill

Genre: Biography, Documentary

Directed by Lana Wilson

Starring: Brooke Shields.

Executive producers: Lana WilsonJay PetersonTodd LubinAli WentworthGeorge StephanopoulosAlyssa MastromonacoJacqueline GloverJennifer Joseph

Cinematography: Emily TopperJohn Benam

Edited bySara NewensAnne Yao

Productioncompanies: Paramount Pictures

Distributed by: Hulu, Disney+

The plot: A look at actor, model and icon Brooke Shields as she transforms from a sexualized young girl to a woman discovering her power.

This Brooke Shields Documentary miniseries was so great to view.

Pros: These 2 parts took its time going through every amount of Brooke’s journey, which was a rollercoaster ride. Brooke Shields managed to portray quite well, and the miniseries had me full of emotion and sadness. Also it makes a social commentary on child stars & expectations.

Cons: My only gripe was about certain elements I got cross with.

The Casts& Crew:

Series Directed by 

Lana Wilson(2 episodes, 2023)

Series Cast  

Brooke ShieldsBrooke Shields Self – Actor and Model2 episodes, 2023 
Scaachi KoulScaachi Koul Self – Senior Culture Writer, BuzzFeed2 episodes, 2023 
Isobel ColemanIsobel Coleman Self – Friend2 episodes, 2023 
Meenakshi DurhamMeenakshi Durham Self – Author, The Lolita Effect2 episodes, 2023 
Gavin de BeckerGavin de Becker Self – Security Expert and Friend2 episodes, 2023 
Gregory ButlerGregory Butler Self – Director, Choreographer and Friend2 episodes, 2023 
Jean KilbourneJean Kilbourne Self – Writer and Lecturer2 episodes, 2023 
Deborah TolmanDeborah Tolman Self – Author, Growing Up Girl2 episodes, 2023 
Lyda ElyLyda Ely Self – Friend2 episodes, 2023 
Laura LinneyLaura Linney Self – Actor and Friend2 episodes, 2023 
Alexandra WentworthAlexandra Wentworth Self – Actor, Comedian and Friend2 episodes, 2023 
Jeffery AlexanderJeffery Alexander Self – Cultural Sociologist2 episodes, 2023 
Lionel RichieLionel Richie Self – Artist and Friend2 episodes, 2023 
Diana CunninghamDiana Cunningham Self – Stepsister2 episodes, 2023 
Judd NelsonJudd Nelson Self – Actor and Friend2 episodes, 2023 
Drew BarrymoreDrew Barrymore Self – Actor and Friend2 episodes, 2023 
Chris HenchyChris Henchy Self – Brooke’s Husband1 episode, 2023 
Karina LongworthKarina Longworth Self – Film Historian1 episode, 2023 
Grier HenchyGrier Henchy Self – Brooke’s Daughter1 episode, 2023 
Rowan Francis HenchyRowan Francis Henchy Self – Brooke’s Daughter1 episode, 2023 
Tom CruiseTom Cruise Self (archive footage)1 episode, 2023 
Marilyn MonroeMarilyn Monroe Self – Actor and Icon (archive footage)1 episode, 2023 
Eddie MurphyEddie Murphy Self (archive footage)1 episode, 2023 
Susan SarandonSusan Sarandon Self – Actor, Pretty Baby (archive footage)1 episode, 2023 
Keith CarradineKeith Carradine Self – Actor, Pretty Baby (archive footage)1 episode, 2023 
Sophia LorenSophia Loren Self – Actor and Icon (archive footage)1 episode, 2023 
Dean CainDean Cain Self (archive footage)1 episode, 2023 
Ava GardnerAva Gardner Self (archive footage)1 episode, 2023 
Oprah WinfreyOprah Winfrey Self (archive footage)1 episode, 2023 
Johnny CarsonJohnny Carson Self – Host, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (archive footage)1 episode, 2023 
Louis MalleLouis Malle Self – Director, Pretty Baby (archive footage)1 episode, 2023 
Nancy ReaganNancy Reagan Self (archive footage)1 episode, 2023 
Byron AllenByron Allen Self (archive footage)1 episode, 2023 
Franco ZeffirelliFranco Zeffirelli Self – Director, Endless Love (archive footage)1 episode, 2023 
Andre AgassiAndre Agassi Self (archive footage)1 episode, 2023 
Phil DonahuePhil Donahue Self – Host, Donahue (archive footage)1 episode, 2023 
Katie CouricKatie Couric Self (archive footage)1 episode, 2023 
Randal KleiserRandal Kleiser Self – Director, The Blue Lagoon (archive footage)1 episode, 2023 
Larry KingLarry King Self (archive footage)2 episodes, 2023 
Rona BarrettRona Barrett Self (archive footage)1 episode, 2023 
Merv GriffinMerv Griffin Self (archive footage)2 episodes, 2023 
David HartmanDavid Hartman Self (archive footage)1 episode, 2023 
John TeshJohn Tesh Self (archive footage)1 episode, 2023 
Barbara WaltersBarbara Walters Self – Television Journalist (archive footage)1 episode, 2023 
Mike DouglasMike Douglas Self – Host, The Mike Douglas Show (archive footage)1 episode, 2023 
Diane SawyerDiane Sawyer Self – Television Journalist (archive footage)1 episode, 2023 
Matt LauerMatt Lauer Self (archive footage)1 episode, 2023 
GallagherGallagher Self (archive footage)1 episode, 2023 
Tom BrokawTom Brokaw Self – Host, NBC Nightly News with Tom Brokaw (archive footage)1 episode, 2023 
Teri ShieldsTeri Shields Self – Brooke’s Mother (archive footage)2 episodes, 2023 
Bill O'ReillyBill O’Reilly Self – Host, 7:30 Magazine (archive footage)1 episode, 2023 
Gloria SteinemGloria Steinem Self (archive footage)1 episode, 2023 
Brian WilliamsBrian Williams Self (archive footage)1 episode, 2023 
Frank ShieldsFrank Shields Self – Brooke’s Father (archive footage)1 episode, 2023 
Gene ShalitGene Shalit Self – Film Critic, Today (archive footage)1 episode, 2023 
Tom SnyderTom Snyder Self (archive footage)1 episode, 2023 
Richard AvedonRichard Avedon Self – Photographer (archive footage)1 episode, 2023 
Shepard SmithShepard Smith Self (archive footage)1 episode, 2023 
Spencer ChristianSpencer Christian Self (archive footage)1 episode, 2023 
Garry GrossGarry Gross Self – Photographer (archive footage)1 episode, 2023 
Ernie AnastosErnie Anastos Self (archive footage)1 episode, 2023 
Stanley SiegelStanley Siegel Self (archive footage)unknown episodes 
Calvin KleinCalvin Klein Self – Designer (uncredited)1 episode, 2023 

Series Produced by 

Mark DiCristofaroco-producer (unknown episodes)
Jacqueline Gloverexecutive producer (unknown episodes)
Leah Gonzalezco-executive producer (unknown episodes)
Tracy E. Hopkinsassociate producer (unknown episodes)
Jennifer Josephexecutive producer (unknown episodes)
Todd Lubinexecutive producer (unknown episodes)
Alyssa Mastromonacoexecutive producer (unknown episodes)
Samantha Nestorline producer (unknown episodes)
Christine O’Malleyproducer (unknown episodes)
Áine Pennelloassociate producer (unknown episodes)
Jay Petersonexecutive producer (unknown episodes)
Natalya Sharapovaarchival producer (unknown episodes)
George Stephanopoulosexecutive producer (unknown episodes)
Jack Turnerproducer (unknown episodes)
Alexandra Wentworthexecutive producer (unknown episodes)

Series Music by 

T. Griffin(unknown episodes)

Series Cinematography by 

John Benam(unknown episodes)
Emily Topper(unknown episodes)

Series Editing by 

Sara Newens(2 episodes, 2023)
David Teague(2 episodes, 2023)
Anne Yao(2 episodes, 2023)

Series Makeup Department 

Zenna Hodgemakeup artist (unknown episodes)

Series Production Management 

Eva Lipmanproduction manager (unknown episodes)

Series Sound Department 

Tristan Baylisre-recording mixer (unknown episodes)
Nathan Haszsound effects editor (unknown episodes)
Taylor Roysound recordist (unknown episodes)
Chris Stangroomadditional re-recording mixer / sound editor (unknown episodes)
Emily Strongsound mixer (unknown episodes)

Series Camera and Electrical Department 

Judy Phucamera operator (unknown episodes)
Inês Portugalcamera operator (unknown episodes)

Series Editorial Department 

LydianeHecklyPost Producer (2 episodes, 2023)
David Cohenadditional editor (unknown episodes)
Maria Corralesassistant editor (unknown episodes)
Carla Gutierrezadditional editor (unknown episodes)
Jessica HindsDigital Intermediate Executive Producer (unknown episodes)
Matt Tamnyassistant editor (unknown episodes)

Series Music Department 

Dash HammersteinComposer Assistant: Additional Electronics, additional mixing (2 episodes, 2023)
Elizabeth P.W.composer assistant: additional electronics, additional mixing (2 episodes, 2023)

Series Additional Crew 

Lisa CallifProduction Counsel (unknown episodes)

I recommend watching this miniseries on Disney+.

Rating: 9 out of 10 Stars

Ryan Balkwill:

Resident Documentary reviewer,

Level Best Art Cafe

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