He paid thousands to change his eye color and finally got the attention he’d been chasing his whole life…right as he started going blind.
Trailer for “Caterpillar”
You Can’t Make This Sh!t Up
- David pays thousands to a secretive clinic in India for a cosmetic eye-color surgery that is banned in many countries because patients can go blind.
- The procedure gives him bright turquoise eyes and, for a moment, the attention he always wanted. Then begins losing his sight.
- The company behind the surgery disappears, leaving patients with the damage and no real accountability.
Watch “Caterpillar”
You can watch “Caterpillar” on Netflix, Prime Video, and Apple TV.
Ratings:
- My Rating: 92/100
- IMDB Rating: 6.8/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Ratings: not yet rated (Users); 100/100 (Critics)
Director’s Note: At 135 minutes, director Liza Mandelup really lets this story breathe. Liza Mandelup is known for Jaweline and Luigi.
Release Date: 2023
Other Unique Stuff
- The clinic sells eye color like it changes your personality. They say colors like turquoise make you seem more friendly and easy to remember.
- After the surgery, people stare at David more, but not always in a good way. Some say his eyes look fake or strange.
- Some patients seem coached on what to say in reviews. It makes the whole thing feel more like a script than real medical care.
Wrap Up:
“Caterpillar” is upsetting in the best documentary way: it gives you a wild story, then makes you sit with the human cost. If you like docs about identity, beauty, and risky reinvention, this one sticks with you.
Thanks for reading!
Heather Fenty, Guest Writer, Daily Doc