Peacock on Wednesday released a teaser for its new documentary “Girls Gone Wild: The Untold Story,” featuring the company's founder Joe Francis' first interview in 10 years.
The documentary explores the rise of Francis' multimillion-dollar series in which he filmed women exposing themselves during wild spring break parties and sold the videos for profit. The trailer features interviews with former employees, survivors, and critics, shedding light on the franchise's controversial practices.
“I was too young to film,” one woman says in the teaser.
Andrea Rowell, Athena Lundberg, Kathryn Smith, Annika Knudson, Joe Francis (Photo by Denise Truscello/WireImage for Girls Gone Wild) Getty Images
The trailer shows footage of young women flashing their bare breasts to cameramen, some of whom are said to have been underage at the time of the shooting. The clip shows Francis gaining notoriety through selling explicit content and interacting with Hollywood's elite. According to teasers, Frances made $20 million in the first two years of “Girls Gone Wild.”
“I never thought it would happen again and haunt me for 20 years,” the woman said.
The video then cut to an earlier interview with Francis.
Joe Francis and guests at the Maxim Magazine Hot 100 Party celebrating the grand opening of Body English at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. (Photo by Chris Weeks/WireImage for Bragman Nyman Cafarelli) Getty Images
“If I had taken no for an answer, I wouldn't be here right now,” he said in a past interview.
The documentary includes rare interviews with Francis, his first with a journalist in nearly a decade.
“Do you feel bad for the girls?” a reporter asked him.
Joe Francis and Maximony Bridesmaids at Super Bowl XXXIX – “Maximony” Super Bowl Party – Arrivals – February 5, 2005 at the Garden Club in Jacksonville, Florida, USA. (Photo by Chris Polk/FilmMagic) Getty Images
Francis' reaction was not included in the teaser, but will be featured in the entirety of “Girls Gone Wild: The Untold Story,” which is scheduled for release on December 3. (Related: A major mistake brought down Diddy's 'Freak Off' empire)
Once a prominent figure, Francisco has largely retreated from the spotlight since being convicted of assault and false imprisonment. He currently lives in Mexico, but fled the country after a U.S. arrest warrant was issued for his alleged failure to comply with the bankruptcy agreement. According to To the people.
