Tag Archives: documentary

Two Shallow Graves: The McStay Family Murders (ID) Rated TV-14

Posted on June 10, 2022 by laurarachel4

 The documentary recounts the disappearance of the McStay family and the trial of Chase Merritt. Starring Tony Azzaro, Suzanne Armstrong, and Shawn Patrick Murphy.  This show does what true crime TV does best. We have a questionable defendant, the questionable … Continue reading →

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The Lost Colony of Roanoke: New Evidence (2022) Rated NR

Posted on June 5, 2022 by laurarachel4

A joint team of investigators from the U.S. and U.K. seeks to find out what really happened to the Roanoke colony. Starring Scott Dawson and Mark Horton Genres. This is an interesting documentary. We have a couple of scientists excavating … Continue reading →

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Try Harder! (2021) Rated NR

Posted on May 10, 2022 by laurarachel4

Seniors at one of the best high schools in the country vie for acceptance to elite colleges in the country. Starring Alvan Cai, Shealand Fairchild, and Rachael Schmidt.  I know this documentary wanted to showcase the pressure kids in high … Continue reading →

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When We Were Bullies (2021) Rated NR

Posted on April 18, 2022 by laurarachel4

A filmmaker tracks down his fifth-grade class to examine their memories of a bullying incident that happened 50 years ago. Starring Mark Athitakis, Ruth Bromberg, and Wendy Newman.  This is an interesting documentary. The filmmaker remembers an incident he regrets … Continue reading →

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The Craftsman (Magnolia) Rated NR

Posted on April 15, 2022 by laurarachel4

Master craftsman and woodworker Eric Hollenbeck works at restoring historic homes and treasures around his hometown. Starring Eric Hollenbeck. This show is interesting as Hollenbeck, who loves old things, talks about restoring the treasures around his hometown. The show has … Continue reading →

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Hamilton’s Pharmacopeia (Viceland) Rated TV-MA

Posted on April 8, 2022 by laurarachel4

A documentary series on the history, chemistry, and societal impacts of our drugs. Starring Hamilton Morris, Jason Wallach, and Timothy Wyllie. This show doesn’t cover the history of aspirin, it’s more about the history of drugs of choice. While this … Continue reading →

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Hamilton’s America (2016) Rated TV-G

Posted on April 6, 2022 by laurarachel4

Hamilton’s America takes you behind the scenes of the creation of the hit musical Hamilton by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Starring Lin-Manuel Miranda, Barack Obama, and George W. Bush. This documentary takes you behind the scenes of the making of a Broadway … Continue reading →

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Insecure: The End (2021) Rated NR

Posted on January 1, 2022 by laurarachel4

 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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Buried (Showtime) Rated NR

Posted on November 1, 2021 by laurarachel4

 Eileen Franklin remembers twenty years after the murder of her best friend that she witnessed the crime. Starring Elaine Tipton, DA Steve Wagstaffe, Douglas Horngrad, and Eileen Franklin. This documentary recalls the crime of the century, when eight-year-old Susan Nason … Continue reading →

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Princess Margaret: The Rebel Royal (2018) Rated NR

Posted on October 12, 2021 by laurarachel4

A documentary on the younger sister of Queen Elizabeth during the social changes of the 60s and 70s. Starring Craig Brown, Anne de Courcy, and Lady Glenconner.  This film documents the life of Princess Margaret, the spare heir. We see … Continue reading →

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