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An intimate documentary about a teenager navigating life with her developmentally challenged parents, Wildflower is an emotionally honest look at responsibility, identity, and compassion. I recently watched the movie Wildflower, about a teenager who has recently had an accident, is unconscious in the hospital, and is telling the story of her life with her extended…
An upbeat documentary about trailblazing chess champion Judit Polgár, Queen Of Chess blends vibey music, rich archival footage, and an engaging look at the strategy behind her game. While Netflix is an excellent resource for watching films and shows, its own productions can be hit or miss. There are some excellent documentaries like Selena y…
A no-frills documentary about a group of incarcerated men who have been granted creative outlets while serving time with no parole, Toe Tag Parole: To Live And Die On Yard A will make you think. For many, many years, if you weren’t someone who had a friend or family member who was incarcerated, the idea…
A wonderful and intimate look at the 15-hour vocal recording, Original Cast Album: Company shows you what the actors, orchestra, and creators of the show faced behind-the-scenes. Having been raised on musicals and later becoming a Chicago theatre critic, I have long been a Broadway nerd. I have favorite musicals that I listen to on…
An odd documentary about the serial murders and attempted murders of over a dozen babies after birth, The Investigation Of Lucy Letby is heavy on the AI and light on participants. I have mentioned before that I am a huge true crime watcher. Documentaries like Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart, The Perfect Neighbor, and Memories Of A…
A solid documentary about the 9-month-long kidnapping of a young teen in 2002, Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart covers the case from different perspectives and provides insights and updates from Elizabeth herself. Over the last 15-20 years, I have watched almost everything available about the Elizabeth Smart case. If Elizabeth is willing to speak about her case…
A raw documentary about a close-knit English family, The Wrestlers: Fighting With My Family, highlights their dedication, love for one another, and hopes of making it to the WWE. In 2019, a movie called Fighting With My Family was released. It stars Florence Pugh and covers a time in professional wrestler Paige’s life before she…
A true crime documentary about a Scottish serial killer in the early 1980s, Memories Of A Murderer: The Nilsen Tapes is a fascinating look into a murderer, much of which is in his own words. I have been a true crime junkie since I was in high school. While that concerned my parents a bit…
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…
