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

Posted on March 8, 2021 by laurarachel4

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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The Carol Burnett Show (CBS) Rated TV-G

Posted on March 6, 2021 by laurarachel4

A variety/sketch comedy show by Carol Burnett and her comedy troupe. Starring Carol Burnett, Vicki Lawrence, and The Ernest Flatt Dancers. Carol Burnett is a comedic legend. The show has some comedic moments and some very silly characters. It’s better … Continue reading →

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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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Home Again with the Fords (HGTV) Rated NR

Posted on February 26, 2021 by laurarachel4

Siblings Leanne and Steve Ford moved back to the area they grew up in to help others update their homes. The houses have a lot of history, and their challenge is to keep the history while giving them a modern … Continue reading →

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Signed, Sealed, Delivered: From the Heart (2016) Rated NR

Posted on February 18, 2021 by laurarachel4

The postables find a 200-year-old valentine that could change history, while each one deals with a heartbreak outside of work. Starring Eric Mabius, Kristin Booth, and Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe. As with most of the Signed, Sealed, Delivered installments, this film … 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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Murder Maps (Netflix) Rated NR

Posted on November 28, 2020 by laurarachel4

This series takes a look at some of the most notorious crimes in history. Starring Nicholas Day, Alan Moss, and Donald Rumbelow. I’m actually addicted to this show. A lot of these cases took place in the UK, so they are not … Continue reading →

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9/11: As We Watched (2016) Rated NR

Posted on November 6, 2020 by laurarachel4

Follows the story of 9/11 through ABCNews as the journalist tell the unfolding story of the attack on America. Starring Peter Jennings, Diane Sawyer, and George Stephanopoulus. This TV Special recounts the ABC News, as the hours of 9/11 unfold. … Continue reading →

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The 93 Victims of Samuel Little (2020) Rated TV-14

Posted on October 9, 2020 by laurarachel4

The most prolific serial killer in U.S. History meets with an FBI crime analyst, DOJ forensics expert, and a Texas Ranger in an attempt to identify his 93 victims over four decades. Starring Dave Elvin, and Joni E. Johnston. This … Continue reading →

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