Shiny happy people: duggar family secrets
Jill Duggar Dillard, an older sister from the famous Duggar family, is starring in a new documentary series called “The Shiny Happy Duggars.” The series gives viewers an inside look into Jill’s life after leaving the strict fundamentalist upbringing of the Duggar family. Here are some details about the Jill Duggar documentary:
What is the documentary about?
The series follows Jill as she navigates her new life away from the tight control of her parents, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar. After marrying Derick Dillard in 2014 and moving out of her parents’ home, Jill has pushed back against some of the strict rules of her upbringing. The documentary shows Jill trying to forge her own path and find her identity separate from the Duggar family brand.
Who produced the documentary?
The series is produced by Peacock Original Docu-series and film studio Great Big Story. It will air on Peacock streaming service. Jill and her husband Derick serve as executive producers on the project.
How many episodes?
The first season will consist of 6 episodes, each around 30 minutes long. The series premiered on August 18, 2022. New episodes will be released weekly on Thursdays.
What does Jill say about the documentary?
Jill has said the goal of the series is to show viewers that “there’s always hope for the future and life after fundamentalism.” She wants to share her story in the hopes that it helps others who grew up in strict religious environments. Jill has been more open about criticizing some of the practices of the Duggar family in recent years.
Does this cause tension with her family?
It is likely this documentary and Jill’s increasing independence has caused some tension with her parents and other Duggar family members. Many of the Duggars still adhere closely to their fundamentalist religious beliefs. However, Jill has said that making this documentary and telling her story was ultimately “worth any risk.”
Jill Duggar’s Journey of Self Discovery in “The Shiny Happy Duggars”
The Shiny Happy Duggars gives viewers an intimate look into Jill Duggar’s journey to forge her own identity after growing up in the famously strict Duggar household. The docuseries follows Jill and her husband Derek as they navigate life outside of the Duggar family fold and the fundamentalist religious beliefs they were raised in.
The series shows Jill pursuing her passions of becoming a midwife and advocating for pregnancy and childbirth education. Jill describes feeling stifled by the Duggar family rules as she grew up and seeks to empower women through her work.
The Shiny Happy Duggars provides a dramatic contrast to Jill’s former life where she was closely monitored and controlled. Jill and Derek no longer follow all of the strict courting and parenting rules imposed by Jill’s parents, Jim Bob and Michelle.
Where can I watch?
The six-episode docuseries premiered on Amazon Prime Video in June. Jill executive produced the project and says she hopes it inspires others who have left similar fundamentalist environments. Though there is likely tension with some of her family members who still adhere closely to the Duggar rules, Jill says “finding my voice and living authentically was worth any risk.”
The Shiny Happy Duggars gives viewers a glimpse into Jill Duggar’s journey of self-discovery as she abandons the strict lifestyle she was raised with and strives to build her own identity. The docuseries follows Jill’s evolution from being a controlled Duggar daughter to forging her own path and pursuing her passions.