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Jane Austen: Behind Closed Doors (2017) Rated NR

Posted on October 8, 2021 by laurarachel4

Historian Lucy Worsley travels to the places that Jane Austen knew and lived to better understand her and the world of her novels. Starring Lucy Worsley, Debbie Charlton, and Jeanice Brooks.  Lucy Worsley does what she does best; she takes … Continue reading →

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Citizen Hearst: An American Experience Special (2021) Rated NR

Posted on October 3, 2021 by laurarachel4

 A chronological telling of William Randolph Hearst’s life and media empire. Starring Peter Krause, Robert Chiles, and Stephen Hearst.  This is a brilliant documentary that exposes how our modern media began, and it’s salacious. It also highlights the politicalness of the times … Continue reading →

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Missing Dial (NatGeo) Rated NR

Posted on September 22, 2021 by laurarachel4

In July 2014, Cody Roman Dial Jr. vanished while doing a solo trek through the jungle in Central America. The evidence soon indicates foul play, and a team of explorers and FBI agents follow Dial’s trail to discover answers to his … Continue reading →

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CIA vs. Bin Laden: First In (2021) Rated NR

Posted on September 10, 2021 by laurarachel4

 It is now 20 years after 9/11 and 10 years after Bin Laden’s death. This documentary reveals the CIA’s 10-year hunt for Bin Laden.  I thought this film did a wonderful job at putting the hunt for and killing of Bin … Continue reading →

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Eddie the Eagle (2015) Rated PG-13

Posted on September 1, 2021 by laurarachel4

The film is based on the life of Eddie Edwards, who charmed the world at the 1988 Winter Olympics. Starring Tom Costello, Jo Hartley, Keith Allen, Taron Egerton, and Hugh Jackman. This film is one of those underdog true life … Continue reading →

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Operation Lighthouse Rescue (2016) Rated TV-PG

Posted on August 27, 2021 by laurarachel4

A team of engineers faces the challenge of moving a historic Martha’s Vineyard lighthouse more inland. Starring Izolda Bush, Len Butler, and Holly Herbster. This documentary is an interesting telling of the complexity of moving a historic building 134 feet. … Continue reading →

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Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You (2016) Rated UR

Posted on July 14, 2021 by laurarachel4

A look at the life, work, and political activism of Norman Lear. Starring John Amos, Bea Arthur, and Adrienne Barbeau. This documentary looks at the life of one of the most influential TV producers. Lear tells his life story of … Continue reading →

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Fight the Power: The Protests That Changed America (2021) Rated NR

Posted on July 4, 2021 by laurarachel4

A documentary focuses on key impacts of protests on the evolution of the United States, from past to present. Starring Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jelani Cobb, and Robyn Muncy.  There are a couple of problems with this film. Abdul-Jabbar tells us the … Continue reading →

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Jackie Robinson (2016) Rated TV-PG

Posted on June 26, 2021 by laurarachel4

A documentary chronicles the personal and professional life of Jackie Robinson from his birth in 1919 to his death in 1972. Starring Keith David and Jamie Foxx. This documentary is one of Ken Burns’ miniseries. Burns does what he does best … Continue reading →

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Tulsa: The Fire and the Forgotten (2021) Rated NR

Posted on June 24, 2021 by laurarachel4

100 years later, we look at the explosion of violence that happened in the Black Wall Street district of Tulsa that was destroyed by a mob of white residents. Starring Michel Martin. This documentary helps bring to light the history … Continue reading →

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