Lifetime prepares to air a four-part documentary event, The Judd Family: Truth Be Told, focusing on the lives and relationships of the famous country music family. The special airs over Mother’s Day weekend, May 10 and 11.
Here’s the Lowdown: Directed by Alexandra Dean, the documentary examines the bond between Naomi Judd and her daughters, Wynonna and Ashley. It uses exclusive interviews with Wynonna, Ashley, and Naomi’s widower Larry Strickland, plus input from friends like Reba McEntire. Never-before-seen photos, home videos, unreleased songs, and audio recordings are part of the production.
What This Means Now: The program gives an intimate view of the Judds’ journey, from Naomi’s difficult start as a young single mother to the formation of the musical duo with Wynonna, and Ashley’s place within the family dynamic. It confronts difficult subjects like intergenerational trauma and the pressures of fame.
The Bigger Picture: This documentary event aligns with Lifetime’s programming strategy of presenting in-depth stories about well-known figures, particularly focusing on family relationships. Produced by Propagate Content, it uses personal materials to construct a narrative about a celebrated yet complex family history.
