Netflix to Release Barbie Documentary Produced by the Team Behind Bridgerton
The Barbie phenomenon shows no signs of slowing down, as Netflix is set to release a documentary centered on the history of the Black Barbie. This surge in Barbie-related content was initially sparked by Greta Gerwig's Barbie movie, which premiered in theaters on July 21. The film achieved both critical and commercial success, earning a remarkable $1.4 billion at the box office and claiming the title of the year's biggest movie. Gerwig's creation undeniably triggered a cultural Barbie craze, leading to a resurgence of interest in all things Barbie.
The Black Barbie documentary, as its name suggests, delves into the origin of the first Black Barbie doll, which made its debut in 1980, three decades after the original Barbie hit the market in 1959. The documentary places a spotlight on th...