Indie Spotlight: ‘Period Piece’ Riffs On That Time Of The Month

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A new web series is talking about menstruation in an amusing and informative way. It’s called Period Piece, and it traces the history of its titular subject through sketch comedy.

Period Piece‘s title takes on a double meaning. The show is about menstruation, but it is also quite literally a series of six period pieces, none lasting longer than three minutes. Each episode examines how periods were treated in a specific era, ranging from biblical times to the present. The series’ funniest installment, for example, takes place in Enlightenment-era France and imagines menstrual blood as a series of fragrances.

With Period Piece, creator Liliana Tandon has pulled off a rare triple threat: She has devised a show that is entertaining, educational, and socially-conscious all at once. More than anything, though, Period Piece is funny, and that makes it an enjoyable watch for all viewers — even if, like me, they’ve never experienced the menstrual cycle themselves.

OTHER UNDER-THE-RADAR SERIES TO CHECK OUT

• Survival Guy. The post-apocalypse gets a DIY twist with this web series.
• The How 2 Show. A vlogger offers her take on a number of eclectic topics (such as choosing a favorite animal).
• Other People’s Kids. This series goes inside the world of babysitters who look after the children of the 1%.

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