Tag Archives: cultural

The Big Sick (2017) Rated R

A Pakistan-born comedian falls in love with a grad student when she falls ill, and he must contend with the parents and his own feelings. Based on the true love story of Emily V. Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani. Starring Kumail … Continue reading

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Moana (2016) Rated PG

In Ancient Polynesia, a cursed Demigod named Maui seeks a way to break the curse and Moana heads out to help. Starring Auli’i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, and Rachel House. Disney seems to have taken a step away from fairy tales … Continue reading

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Africa’s Great Civilizations (PBS) Rated TV-PG

Henry Louis Gates Jr. takes us through the ages of Africa from its birth to modern day. Starring Henry Louis Gates Jr., Malik Kaddu, and Diany Samba-Bandza. This series takes us into civilizations in Africa that made cultural acheivements thoughout … Continue reading

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Shaq (HBO) Rated NR

The life of Shaquille O’Neal as he moves from a boy to a young sports phenom to a cultural figure. Starring Rick Fox, Dwyane Wade, and Pat Riley.Ā  This show interviews O’Neal’s family and friends and tells the story of … Continue reading

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Family Dinner (Magnolia) Rated NR

Andrew Zimmern travels across America and shares dinners with families while learning about their cultural history. Starring Tomme Beevas, and Andrew Zimmern. Andrew brings his love of food and cultural history when he visits families across the United States. He … Continue reading

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Insecure: The End (2021) Rated NR

Ā An intimate look at the making of the final season and the cultural impact of “Insecure.” Starring Issa Rae, Jay Ellis, Yvonne Orji This documentary is a look behind scenes of the final season of the show Insecure. I have … Continue reading

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The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song (PBS) Rated NR

This series follows the story of the Black church through history and culture in order to have cultural change. Starring Henry Louis Gates Jr., Cornel West, and Reginald L. Barnes. I was not impressed with this series. However, the historical … Continue reading

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Supermarket Sweep (ABC) Rated TV-PG

A reboot of the 90s gameshow that asks trivia while taking place in a supermarket. Starring Leslie Jones. I loved the 90s gameshow. It was interesting and fun to watch. It’s a cultural game show that promotes products while contestants … Continue reading

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The Great Debate (SYFY) Rated TV-14

A half-hour talk show puts celebrities head to head debating cultural fandom. Starring Baron Vaughn, Jonah Ray, and Maude Garrett. The first episode of this series is perfect. The celebrities, who tend to be C or D list celebrities, debate … Continue reading

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Welcome to Sweden (NBC) Rated TV-PG

A New York City accountant moves with his Swedish girlfriend back to Sweden. Starring Greg Poehler, Josephine Bornebusch, and Lena Olin. This show was a pleasant surprise. With its subtle cultural humor, which anyone that has lived outside the U.S. … Continue reading

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