Telemarketers is a three-part HBO documentary series that tells the story of two former telemarketers.

Sam Lipman-Stern and Pat Pespas, set out to expose the shady practices of the charity fundraising industry. The series is a mix of investigative journalism, dark comedy, and personal redemption story.

Lipman-Stern and Pespas are an unlikely pair. Lipman-Stern is a well-educated, middle-class kid who was drawn to telemarketing because he thought it would be a way to make easy money. Pespas is a working-class guy with a criminal past who sees telemarketing as a way to make a living.

The two men start out working for a small telemarketing company called CDG. They quickly realize that the company is engaged in some questionable practices, such as using high-pressure sales tactics and misleading donors about how their money will be used.

Lipman-Stern and Pespas decide to start their own investigation into the charity fundraising industry. They interview former telemarketers, lawyers, and regulators. They also go undercover to expose the inner workings of some of the biggest charity fundraising companies.

The series is full of shocking revelations. We learn about how some charity fundraising companies use deceptive tactics to pressure donors into giving money. We also learn about how some of these companies are actually scams that pocket most of the money they raise.

Telemarketers is not an easy watch. It is full of disturbing stories about people who have been taken advantage of by the charity fundraising industry. However, the series is also an important and timely exposé of a multi-billion dollar industry that is often shrouded in secrecy.

The series has been praised by critics for its blend of investigative journalism, dark comedy, and personal redemption story. It has also been compared to other acclaimed documentaries such as Bowling for Columbine and Super Size Me.

If you are interested in learning more about the dark side of the charity fundraising industry, then Telemarketers is a must-watch. It is an eye-opening and thought-provoking documentary that will leave you feeling angry and inspired.

Here are some of the things that critics have said about Telemarketers:

• “A jaw-dropping ride through a Wild West of unhinged ex-cons, crooked cops, dishonest businessmen, and powerless bureaucrats—at once astonishing, infuriating, and touching.” – The Hollywood Reporter
• “Compassionate and likably zany, if not always revelatory.” – Rotten Tomatoes
• “A wild and winsome documentary that is both funny and infuriating.” – The Guardian
• “A must-watch for anyone who has ever been on the receiving end of a telemarketing call.” – Decider

If you are looking for a documentary that will stay with you long after you watch it, then Telemarketers is the one for you.

Watch the Trailer below