Hey y’all… we watched Murder in Glitterball City and wow.
This documentary is intense and heartbreaking — and it centers a real tragedy. What we’ll say is this: it’s a powerful watch that digs into Louisville’s history, community, and the complicated truth around the case. If you’re into true crime with depth (not just shock), you should see it.
What people are saying
“A fascinating story unravelled in a new HBO documentary.”
— The Guardian (Feb 19, 2026)
“I found HBO’s new documentary Murder in Glitterball City so fascinating precisely because it embraces that complexity…”
— The Guardian (Feb 19, 2026)
“What made it click was that this is a queer true crime story.”
— The Guardian, quoting co-director Fenton Bailey (Feb 19, 2026)
Critics have it at 88% on Rotten Tomatoes.
— Rotten Tomatoes (accessed March 2026)
About our “Glitter Ball City” tee
We made our “Glitter Ball City — Louisville, KY” tee as a nod to Louisville’s glitterball history and the city’s nightlife culture — not to sensationalize a tragedy. If you watch the documentary, you’ll understand why the phrase carries weight.
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Sources:
The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/feb/19/murder-in-glitterball-city-hbo-documentary
Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/murder_in_glitterball_city