Review of Collision Course by Alvin Moscow Rating **** The appeal of disaster stories lies in the details of the how and why but also in learning about the people who are affected. Who was at fault? What steps could have been taken to avert tragedy? What were the consequences? Alvin Moscow … [Read more...] about Review of Collision Course
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My Oscar pick for best documentary of 2015
Once again I had an opportunity to view all five nominated films. All of them were deserving; though, I'm sure I would have voted on Making a Murderer had that documentary series been nominated. First a brief introduction to each film: Amy – Directed by Asif Kapadia. This film tells the tragic … [Read more...] about My Oscar pick for best documentary of 2015
Review of 13,760 feet
Review of 13,760 feet: My Personal Hole in the Sky by Mark L. Berry Rating ***** On July 17, 1996, TWA 800 experienced a center fuel tank explosion at 13,760 feet during its climb out of New York's JFK airport. On board the flight was the author's fiancé Susanne Jensen. Mark is also a pilot and … [Read more...] about Review of 13,760 feet
Divorce Corp and Kids for Cash
The goal of this site has always been to draw attention to deserving nonfiction books, films, and documentaries. A lot of what I recommend and write about deals with our broken justice system. Most of the time this involves stories of wrongful convictions, false confessions, unfair sentencing, and … [Read more...] about Divorce Corp and Kids for Cash
Review of The Witch of Lime Street
Review of The Witch of Lime Street: Séance, Seduction and Houdini in the Spirit World by David Jaher Rating *** 1/2 If you know anything about the life of Harry Houdini, then you know about his personal crusade to unmask those who claimed to be able to communicate with the dead. What I didn't … [Read more...] about Review of The Witch of Lime Street
Nancy Grace proves Steven Avery is innocent
I am not a fan of Nancy Grace. So when I heard that she was devoting an entire show to the Steven Avery case with the teaser that she was going to show the evidence the documentary left out, I thought I would watch with an open mind. Maybe there is important evidence that might help sway me one way … [Read more...] about Nancy Grace proves Steven Avery is innocent