Apple has ordered a two-part documentary about Oprah Winfrey for its Apple TV + service, according to a new report.
The documentary explores 25 years of American history through the lens of Winfrey, “who rose from humble roots to host a world-renowned talk show, producer, actress and philanthropist,” Variety recitation.
The project will be led by Academy Award-winning Kevin MacDonald and Emmy-nominated Lisa Erspamer, both of whom are best known for working on the biography film “Whitney.”
Variety noting that Winfrey herself is a fan of that documentary, saying he is “fearless” in a tweet to Erspamer in 2018. Erspamer produced “The Oprah Winfrey Show” between 1999 and 2009.
The documentary comes with a growing slate of content that Apple is working on in partnership with Winfrey’s Harpo. Both companies applied for a multi-year contract back in 2018, and have made shows such as “Oprah Conversation,” “Oprah Book Club,” and “Oprah Talks COVID-19.”