Behind the Scenes of Barbara Walters: Tell Me Everything — A New Hulu Documentary
Barbara Walters wasn’t just a journalist. She was a trailblazer who redefined broadcast television and revolutionized the way Americans consumed news. A new ABC News Studios and Imagine Documentaries production, Barbara Walters: Tell Me Everything, gives viewers an unfiltered look at her legendary career and personal sacrifices. The feature-length documentary is now streaming on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.
A Pioneering Voice in Journalism
Directed by Emmy Award winner Jackie Jesko, the film dives into five decades of Barbara’s groundbreaking work. From sitting across world leaders like Fidel Castro and Muammar Gaddafi to asking the tough questions no one else dared to pose, Barbara made it clear: if you had a story worth telling, she was the one you told it to.
Uncovering the Woman Behind the Icon
Told through never-before-seen footage from the ABC News archive and intimate interviews with those who worked alongside her — including Disney Legends Oprah Winfrey and Bette Midler — the film pulls back the curtain on Barbara’s private world. It reveals a woman driven by perfectionism, shaped by family struggles, and defined by a relentless pursuit of excellence.
According to ABC News Studios executives Muriel Pearson and David Sloan, Barbara’s story isn’t just a timeline of professional wins. It’s about the price of those wins — the insecurity, the need to be perfect, the personal relationships often sacrificed in the name of success.
A Must-Watch for Disney Fans and Journalism Buffs
Barbara Walters was the first woman to co-anchor a national evening news broadcast — and a Disney Legend whose contributions to media will echo for generations. This documentary doesn’t hold back. It reflects Barbara’s legacy exactly how she would have wanted: fearless, unflinching, and deeply human.
You can read the full D23 Interview with Muriel Pearson and David Sloan here.
