Tag Archives: documentary

A Very British Murder with Lucy Worsley (2013) Rated PG-13

Posted on March 2, 2021 by laurarachel4

This documentary takes a look at murders from British history, starting with Jack the Ripper and on to Agatha Christie’s mysteries. Starring Lucy Worsley, Michael Kirk, and Ian Burney. This is a brilliant documentary. Lucy Worsley knows her history, and … Continue reading →

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Josephine Baker: The Story of an Awakening (2018) Rated NR

Posted on February 28, 2021 by laurarachel4

Josephine Baker was born into poverty in Missouri in 1906. She moved to France where she became a dancer and hailed as the Queen of Paris. She joined the French Resistance and became a civil rights activist. Starring Léonie Simaga, … Continue reading →

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Nature’s Epic Journeys (PBS) Rated TV-PG

Posted on January 2, 2021 by laurarachel4

Every year, millions of animals take epic journeys to reach their destinations. Starring Nigel Barber, Liz Bonnin, and Saba Douglas-Hamilton. This documentary highlights the journey that animals take for food, shelter, water, and to reproduce. It brilliantly showcases these animals … Continue reading →

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Baseball (1994) Rated TV-PG

Posted on December 21, 2020 by laurarachel4

Ken Burns’ documentary on the history of Baseball through the years. Starring John Chancellor, Daniel Okrent, and Ossie Davis. Ken Burns really researches his topics for documentaries. This series is no exception. We begin with the legend that started it … Continue reading →

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Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool (2019) Rated NR

Posted on December 11, 2020 by laurarachel4

A documentary follows the life of Miles Davis by interviewing those around him. Starring Carl Lumbly, Miles Davis, and Reginald Petty. This documentary covers the life of Miles Davis and the many talents he had. As with any documentary, you … Continue reading →

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The Witmans (2020) Rated TV-14

Posted on December 5, 2020 by laurarachel4

This documentary tells the story of the Witman family whose teenage son gets murdered, and their other son is the suspect. Starring Zach Witman, Ron Witman, and Sue Witman. This documentary touts that it is documenting the fractured policies of … Continue reading →

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Smoke: Marijuana + Black America (2020) Rated NR

Posted on November 30, 2020 by laurarachel4

This documentary follows the history of Marijuana in the black communities. Starring Kamala D. Harris, Nasir “Nas” Jones, and Cory Booker. I’m still not a fan of Marijuana – even with all the positive usage of the drug, I still … Continue reading →

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Building Star Trek (2016) Rated TV-PG

Posted on November 17, 2020 by laurarachel4

 This documentary follows props and other items from the original Star Trek series as they are tracked down and restored for displays at various locations around the U.S.. Starring Jim Conrad, Gerald Gurian, Nichelle Nichols  This film isn’t the best … Continue reading →

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9/11: The Falling Man (2006) Rated PG-13

Posted on November 12, 2020 by laurarachel4

This documentary examines the photo that was taken on 9/11 and tries to identify the man in the picture. Starring Steven Mackintosh and Iliana Guibert. This documentary tells the story of the people who fell out of the towers or … Continue reading →

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9/11: Heroes of the 88th Floor: People Helping People (2011) Rated NR

Posted on November 10, 2020 by laurarachel4

This documentary honors the lives of two men who saved 77 people on 9/11. Starring John-Christian Bateman, Frank De Martini, and Thomas Grube. This documentary follows two men who continued to work at getting people out that were trapped in … Continue reading →

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