"The truth, if you watch the film, you will find it out": Paula Deen speaks about upcoming documentary 'Canceled: The Paula Deen Story'

Before her downfall, Paula Deen was once a world-renowned chef and television personality. She has published 15 cookbooks as well as operated The Lady & Son restaurant with her two sons. However, due to the racism scandal, they had to shut down the restaurant this year.

However, Paula is trying to revive her reputation and clear her name through an upcoming documentary. The 78-year-old celebrity chef said:

"I'm looking for the truth. The truth, if you watch the film, you will find it out."

Canceled: The Paula Deen Story was released in Canada on September 6, but will be released in the US on November 2.

Insider source on Paula Deen's upcoming documentary

An insider source revealed what they think of Deen's attempt to clear her name by telling her story in the form of a documentary. They said:

"She's trying to redeem herself and feels enough time has passed and people need to forgive her... A part of her still believes she did nothing wrong and people got the wrong story about her, but she's finding the online flak hard to take... She's reaching out and making efforts, but the fact remains she's tarnished."

What was the racist scandal that ended Paula Deen's career?

Paula Deen and her brother, Bubba Hiers, were sued for sexual harassment and racial discrimination. The lawsuit was filed by Lisa Jackson, former manager at Uncle Bubba's Seafood and Oyster House. She claimed that Deen and Hiers made derogatory remarks about the African-American employees.

During the deposition, Paula was asked if she used any racial slurs in the past, to which she replied:

"Yes, of course... It's been a very long time."

According to a transcript from NBC News, she added:

"But that's just not a word that we use as time has gone on. Things have changed since the '60s in the South. And my children and my brother object to that word being used in any cruel or mean behavior. As well as I do."

Jackson alleged that Deen wanted her brother's wedding to have a "Southern plantation" theme and used a racial slur when describing how she wanted the wait staff to look. In her deposition, Deen denied using any slur, saying she was simply admiring a Tennessee restaurant's waiters dressed in white jackets and black bow ties. She also admitted not stepping in when racist jokes were made, claiming she did not always know what might offend others.

Paula Deen's upcoming documentary, Canceled: The Paula Deen Story, marks her attempt to restore her image after the racism scandal that ended her career. Despite her efforts to seek forgiveness and share her side, critics believe her reputation remains deeply tarnished. Whether the film will help her regain public trust remains to be seen.

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