Sexy stuff in shallow look at the making of lifeguard show.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 15+?
Any Positive Content?
Sex, Romance & Nudity
a lot
Extensive discussions about the sexual appeal of Baywatch, with frequent references to being "sexy" and "hot." Prolonged discussions and footage of the revealing swimsuits worn on the show and on the beach, as well as footage of people partying and dancing in revealing clothing. Topics include relationships, references to masturbation, and the relationship between Baywatch and Playboy magazine. The show also includes numerous close-ups of women's bodies, sexy photos, and implied nudity. Expect mention of Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee's sex tape, and footage of a music video with people having sex, showing the naked back of a woman as she's on top of a man. One actor is shown pulling down his pants during a formal event. A man jokes about sneaking into the actresses' dressing rooms and sniffing their used bathing suits when he was a young teen.
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Reference to smoking a joint, footage of people smoking cigarettes, and discussions of children smoking and drinking beer. Also discusses one of the young star's struggles with drug addiction.
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The documentary mentions a couple violent incidents involving Tommy Lee, including him punching cabinets in Pamela Anderson's trailer and throwing a member of the paparazzi to the ground.
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Highlights various brands that were advertised in Baywatch, including Pepsi, Coca-Cola, Dr. Pepper, Surf, and Kawasaki.
Diverse Representations
a lot
The series explores the notable lack of people of color in Baywatch and how this eventually changed, but in a limited way. It also covers a gay cast member's anxiety; he had to hide his sexual identity to keep his job, and the paparazzi hunted him in an attempt to out him.
Some instances of cast members looking out for each other, especially Alexandra Paul trying to protect her co-star from being outed as gay.
Positive Messages
very little
Touches on the impact of media on body image, particularly the pressures on actors to conform to certain beauty standards. It also briefly discusses the importance of representation in media, though these messages are not deeply explored.
Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun is a docuseries that looks at the popular TV show and places a significant emphasis on sex and sexuality. There are numerous close-up shots of women's and men's bodies in revealing swimsuits. There are also discussions about domestic abuse, and some strong profanity and explicit language, including "motherf---ing," "t-ts," and "c--k." The actor who played a young boy on the show discusses dealing with body shaming from producers as he grew older. The documentary also touches on the pressures actors faced to stay beautiful and thin, including discussions of plastic surgery and breast enhancements.
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What's the Story?
Produced by and starring some of its biggest stars (David Hasselhoff, Nicole Eggert, Jeremy Jackson), AFTER BAYWATCH: MOMENT IN THE SUN is a docuseries that revisits the most popular TV show of its time, Baywatch. It explores the impact of the show on popular culture, its cast, and its legacy.
This series suffers from a wandering eye in more ways than one; it starts off slowly and never reveals any juicy new details. While After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun offers some insight into the era that contributed to the show's success, overall the series meanders and lacks a strong narrative thread. The truly ridiculous number of close-ups on women's bodies in skimpy swimsuits detracts from the overall storytelling, and, having been produced by many of the former Baywatch actors, the show feels like a glossy version of events. The inclusion of the writer-director as an interview subject alongside former cast members also adds to the confusing narrative structure. Only the final episode explores what the title promises: where the actors are now—but many viewers will lose patience before reaching it.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the concept of body image. How do shows like Baywatch affect society's views on beauty and body image? Discuss the pressure actors face to maintain certain physical appearances. What about impressionable viewers?
Discuss fame and its consequences. How does early fame affect young actors? What are the potential challenges they might face, and how does the industry need to change?
Why is representation important in media? How can the lack of diversity in a popular show affect viewers of different backgrounds? Do you think things have changed since Baywatch was on television? Why, or why not?
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