In 2012, a six-year-old girl purportedly drew more viewers than the Republican National Convention. That girl was Alana Thompson, better known by her stage name, “Honey Boo Boo.” When Thompson first burst onto the scene in an episode of TLC’s Toddlers & Tiaras with her larger-than-life personality and seemingly endless supply of country catchphrases,

"I Was Honey Boo Boo" explores Alana Thompson's life behind the scenes, dealing with her mother's addiction and the pressures of childhood fame.

Alana Thompson said she isn't worried about how her mom feels about what comes out in the film, saying, "at the end of the day, it's the truth."