History's most scandalized woman finally gets her mic back—no poison required.
The incredible story of Lucrezia Borgia (1480-1519), daughter of Pope Alexander VI (1431-1503), deliberately used politically by her powerful family and historically slandered as a poisoner and incestuous femme fatale. But who was the real Lucrezia?
Writing
Sharp debunking of centuries-old misogynistic myths.
Direction
Balances scholarly rigor with compelling storytelling.
Director
Cuini Amelio-Ortiz
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The 'Lucrezia Borgia poisoner' myth persists in opera, film, and even a 1930s makeup brand—showing how sexualized villainy sells better than bureaucratic competence.
Director Cuini Amelio-Ortiz specifically sought female historians to counter centuries of male-authored slander, including one expert who discovered Lucrezia actually governed Vatican City affairs during her father's illness.
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