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An interesting documentary about an autistic young man who is being looked at for murder, The Carman Family Deaths is a solid expose that is reminiscent of investigative television shows. I am a diligent watcher of 20/20 and Dateline. I love true crime, and I’ve watched both shows for many years. So, when I saw…
A captivatingly authentic documentary about four people’s journeys after coming out of traumatic brain injury comas, Coma is both informative and heart-wrenching. When you think of medical dramas on television, there tends to be a balance between real medical possibilities and stretching the truth. I have a pet peeve about when patients wake up from…
A fascinating documentary where dozens of senior officials disclose information about unidentified flying objects, beings, and cover-ups, The Age Of Disclosure sheds a lot of light. I have watched Close Encounters of the Third Kind many times. And each and every time, I think, I wonder if that has happened? I wonder if it could…
An excellent tribute to the life and legacy of the famous singer who left too soon, Selena y Los Dinos provides countless family photos, videos, and interviews to let people know the real woman behind the voice. Having grown up in Chicago in the 80s and 90s and having never been exposed to specific Latin…
A hilarious documentary about Zack Weiner and his colorful campaign to run for city council in New York, Citizen Weiner will have you wondering where the line is between reality and fiction. I am a huge fan of political satire. I don’t care what party it focuses on or where in the world, it is…
In an expedition to look for a legend, The Loneliest Whale: The Search For 52, researchers today see if they can find the single whale who sang its own distinct song with no response three decades ago. Whales are amazing creatures, but when I think about marine life in general, I’m incredibly grateful for the…
A deep-dive into the 1960s crimes and suspects, The Boston Strangler: Unheard Confession includes fascinating new data points as well as determinative DNA results. With all of the developments in criminology and DNA testing, I always hope that the age of serial killers has ended. How anyone could get away with ongoing crimes feels like…
A short documentary about twins June and Jennifer Gibbons, The Silent Twin: Without My Shadow features the surviving twin, doctors, and original footage from a time where the girls were locked in a curious toxic battle of silence and conflict. I recently watched and reviewed the film The Silent Twins, a fictional accounting of June…
A striking and heartbreaking documentary about a woman who was shot on someone else’s doorstep, The Perfect Neighbor will have you yelling at the television. I know a lot of people who have minor issues with their neighbors. I live in a big city, and all of the houses and apartments are immediately next to…
A heartfelt documentary about the Indigo Girls, It’s Only Life After All covers the lives, relationship, activism, and soul-stirring music of two incredibly authentic women. I first learned about the Indigo Girls in 1994, during my first year in college. One of my new friends was a die-hard fan and I had never heard of…
A lovely short documentary about Orin O’Brien, The Only Girl In The Orchestra talks about her unlikely rise in the orchestral world and her continued skirting of her notoriety in the industry. While I am a huge fan of theatre, music, and film, my family can tell you that orchestra and classical music have never…
An unhinged documentary about cyber-bullying in a small-town high school, Unknown Number: The High School Catfish has a truly unbelievable story to tell. When this film popped up on Netflix a few weeks ago, I added it to my watchlist and half forgot about it. I do that with a lot of films and get…
