Stream 'Barbara Walters' In-Depth Interview Special' available on Hulu
Barbara Walters, the trailblazing broadcaster who broke ground for women in the industry, reflects on the high price of fame and the legacy she hoped to inspire in the new documentary film "Barbara Walters Tell Me Everything." Streaming now on Hulu, this compelling production offers an intimate and raw look at Walters' career, personal life, and the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated industry.
Produced by Imagine Documentaries for ABC News Studios in collaboration with Latchkey Films, the film features unaired footage from ABC's extensive archives and interviews with people who knew and worked with the broadcast legend. Executive producers for the film include Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, Justin Wilkes, Betsy West, and David Sloan, with Muriel Pearson serving as executive producer alongside David Sloan as lead executive producer for ABC News Studios.
Directed by Emmy-winning filmmaker and journalist Jackie Jesko, "Barbara Walters Tell Me Everything" provides a captivating exploration of Walters' career, offering a unique perspective on her pivotal role in the history of journalism. The documentary examines her pioneering example for women in the industry, as well as her resilience in the face of adversity.
The interviewees for the film include Cindy Adams, Joy Behar, Connie Chung, Martin Clancy, Andy Cohen, Katie Couric, Peter Gethers, Lori Klein, Cynthia McFadden, Bette Midler, Victor Neufeld, David Sloan, Katie Nelson Thomson, Chris Vlasto, and Oprah Winfrey.
Imagine Documentaries, the division that produced the film, is a powerhouse in the documentary landscape and has established itself as a driving force in the art of storytelling. With critically acclaimed and award-winning documentaries such as Jim Henson Idea Man, Music by John Williams, Judy Blume Forever, and Frida under their belt, the team behind "Barbara Walters Tell Me Everything" delivers another thought-provoking and compelling production.
The documentary will have its world premiere at the 2025 Tribeca Festival and will stream later this year on Disney in select territories internationally. ABC News Studios, the producer of the film, is an award-winning, premium news and documentary original production house, having won four 2024 News and Documentary Emmy Awards.
"Barbara Walters Tell Me Everything" is a poignant and insightful tribute to a broadcasting legend who left an indelible mark on the industry. It serves as a testament to Walters' resilience, determination, and the impact she had on the world of journalism.
