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Southern Fried Lies

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In the small town of Camden, Ark., the only thing thicker than the humidity is the gossip. To Donna Herring, the unofficial mayor of the town and proud pageant mom to Alex, the only man worthy of her daughter's affection is the local hero, Matt Jacobs. A survivor of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Rig explosion, Matt won a big settlement that made him the richest guy in town. When Matt mysteriously dies, his last will and testament leaves almost everything to Alex and little to his teenage son. Secrets (and bodies) don't stay buried long in Camden, and when it's discovered that Donna forged Matt's will, a series of twists lead the FBI to investigate. They uncover a secret mistress and more unexpected deaths. Donna has a lot to say about it all, but she isn't the only one talking.

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Carla Hay Culture Mix Southern Fried Lies is a true crime documentary with a tone that's reminiscent of the first season of Desperate Housewives. This story about fraud in a suburban city is like a soap opera mixed with dark satire, where cheerful smiles cover up devious acts. Apr 25, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In the small town of Camden, Ark., the only thing thicker than the humidity is the gossip. To Donna Herring, the unofficial mayor of the town and proud pageant mom to Alex, the only man worthy of her daughter's affection is the local hero, Matt Jacobs. A survivor of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Rig explosion, Matt won a big settlement that made him the richest guy in town. When Matt mysteriously dies, his last will and testament leaves almost everything to Alex and little to his teenage son. Secrets (and bodies) don't stay buried long in Camden, and when it's discovered that Donna forged Matt's will, a series of twists lead the FBI to investigate. They uncover a secret mistress and more unexpected deaths. Donna has a lot to say about it all, but she isn't the only one talking.
Director
Rachel Reid Holbrook
Producer
Trent Johnson
Production Co
Scout Productions, Cypress Trail Films
Genre
Crime, Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (TV)
Apr 27, 2025
Runtime
2h 0m