Tag Archives: jail

TIME: The Kalief Browder Story (2017) Rated TV-MA

Posted on March 29, 2023 by laurarachel4

Kalief Browder was 16 when he was arrested for stealing a backpack. He spent three years in jail awaiting trial. The case was never prosecuted, and he was released only to commit suicide. Starring Jay-Z, Kalief Browder, and Venida Browder. … Continue reading →

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Great Escapes with Morgan Freeman (History) Rated NR

Posted on December 3, 2021 by laurarachel4

 Morgan Freeman takes a look at the biggest jail breaks from some of the most famous prisons in the world. Starring Morgan Freeman, Andrew Patrick Nelson, and Devyn Sandidge.  I’ve always enjoyed Freeman’s shows on the History channel. He does … 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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Ulee’s Gold (1997) Rated R

Posted on June 8, 2021 by laurarachel4

Ulee is a beekeeper just trying to keep his family together, but his son’s cohorts have other ideas. Starring Peter Fonda, Patricia Richardson, and Christine Dunford. This film isn’t what I expected; it’s slow-paced films as the story unfolds. It … Continue reading →

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60 Days In (A&E) Rated TV-14

Posted on April 8, 2021 by laurarachel4

60 Days In takes civilians into life behind bars. The seven participants go undercover in jail to help figure out the justice system in our country. Starring Dion Shepherd Jr., Zachary Holland Baker, and Monalisa Johnson. Each participant has a reason for … Continue reading →

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Cellblock 6: Female Lock Up (TLC) Rated NR

Posted on March 25, 2021 by laurarachel4

A documentary series that looks at the lives of women who are incarcerated in the Gwinnett County Jail. Starring Mark Behar and Allen Farmer. This is brilliant documentary series. It brings to life the lives of women who live in … 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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Finding Normal (2013) Rated NR

Posted on March 7, 2019 by laurarachel4

Dr. Lisa Leland is on her way to a wedding when she runs into the law in small town, Normal, N.C.  When she has a decision to make, jail or community service, she opts for community service. She is sentenced … Continue reading →

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Small Town Girl (1953) Rated NR

Posted on October 9, 2018 by laurarachel4

Richard Belrow Livingston III races through the small town of Duck Creek where the speed limit is 25. Once caught, the judge throws the book at him with 30 days of jail time. This causes a delay in his elopement … Continue reading →

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Our Wild Hearts (2013) Rated PG

Posted on July 26, 2017 by laurarachel4

A wealthy girl falls in love with a mustang, adventure, and the father she never knew in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Starring Eloise DeJoria, Veronica Dunne, Martin Kove, Ricky Schroder. I really expected this film to be better than it … Continue reading →

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