Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke - Your jaw will hit the floor again and again
A new documentary titled 'Devil in the Family' examines the rise and fall of influencer Ruby Franke, who was convicted of aggravated child abuse. The film explores how her pursuit of online fame led to the severe mistreatment of her children.
Why it matters
It raises significant ethical questions regarding the exploitation of children in the 'momfluencer' industry and the dangers of digital content creation.
Your jaw will hit the floor again and again throughout Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke ( BBC Two , 9pm), a horribly riveting three-part documentary about the rise and implosion of an online influencer who, at her peak, had millions of subscribers to her YouTube channel.
At the zenith of her popularity, Franke’s channel was bringing in $100,000 a month. But while she amassed her fortune, her six children were paying the terrible price of having their childhoods turned into content for the masses to consume.
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