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Good Deed Entertainment Acquires Controversial Documentary 'Caterpillar'

9/29/2025

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Good Deed Entertainment has acquired worldwide rights to Liza Mandelup's Caterpillar for a fall theatrical release.
The documentary follows David Taylor, biracial and middle-aged, exploring beauty standards via a controversial eye color change in India.
Caterpillar premiered at South by Southwest and earned positive reviews for storytelling.
Produced by Jay Van Hoy, Matthew Cherchio, and Mandelup, with several executive producers.

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Story summary

Good Deed Entertainment has acquired worldwide rights to Liza Mandelup's Caterpillar for a fall theatrical release.
The documentary follows David Taylor, biracial and middle-aged, exploring beauty standards via a controversial eye color change in India.
Caterpillar premiered at South by Southwest and earned positive reviews for storytelling.
Produced by Jay Van Hoy, Matthew Cherchio, and Mandelup, with several executive producers.