Documentary
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Documentary 〰️
SELECT WORKS from Giselle Bailey’s documentary directorial portfolio for studios including HBO, Netflix & Hulu. She tells character stories about rebellious spirits, “outsiders” who challenge the status quo, and enigmatic icons who transform culture.
HBO | SEEN & HEARD
“Seen & Heard" is a documentary series that celebrates iconic black talent that are transforming the landscape of television. It is executive produced by Issa Rae and Montrel McKay through production company HOORAE and features talent including Oprah Winfrey, Tyler Perry, Swizz Beats, Lena Waithe, Terence Nance and Shonda Rhimes.
Film By, Giselle Bailey
Premiering 2025
NETFLIX | LADIES FIRST
“Ladies First” 2023, a documentary series executive produced by Dream Hampton with production company Culture House. Giselle created stylized visuals for episodes 3 & 4 that describes the sisterhood, style and talent of women in hip hop. The series features Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, Tierra Whack, Latto, Saweetie & many more.
Director, Giselle Bailey
HULU | HAIR TALES
“Hair Tales” 2022, a documentary series executive produced by Oprah Winfrey, Tracee Ellis Ross and Michaela Angela Davis for Onyx Collective & OWN with production company Culture House. Giselle lent her visual aesthetic as a segment director to sequences that pay homage to iconic black hairstyles.
Segment Director, Giselle Bailey
HBO | THE LEGEND OF THE UNDERGROUND
“The Legend of the Underground” 2021, is a HBO documentary feature film set in Nigeria that follows a radical gender non-conforming party scene and a group of youth who are fighting for freedom of expression while facing anti-LGBTQ laws. The film was executive produced by John Legend through production company Get Lifted. It premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival.
Director & Producer, Giselle Bailey
VICE | QUEER & FIERCE
“Queer & Fierce” 2019, is a Vice France documentary feature film set in Paris that follows European star DJ Kiddy Smile & friends from the Parisian ballroom scene as they discuss what it means to be French, queer & of African descent. The film premiered at the 2019 Frameline Film Festival under the name “Burn the House Down.”
Director & Producer, Giselle Bailey