Review of What the Eyes Don't See: A Story of Crisis, Resistance, and Hope in an American City by Mona Hanna-Attisha Rating ***** This book is living proof that one person can make a difference. Had it not been for the dogged persistence of Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, a national health crisis may … [Read more...] about Review of What the Eyes Don’t See
Review of Inside the Death Fences
Inside the Death Fences: Memoir of a WhistleblowerRating *** 1/2 Much has been written about the broken criminal justice system. Our prisons are overflowing due to a laundry list of problems such as inequities in sentencing, three-strike laws, overly strict probation rules, and much more. This … [Read more...] about Review of Inside the Death Fences
American Factory Quick Take
American Factory Directors Steven Bognar and Julia RechertRating ***** This documentary is jammed pack with relevant content: the decline of factory jobs, culture differences between China and America, an argument for unions, and the role of automation in job replacement. This is the first … [Read more...] about American Factory Quick Take
Review of the Free Meek Docuseries
Rating ***** You do not have to be a fan of Rap music to enjoy this compelling expose of our broken criminal justice system. For all the " he got what he deserves" critics out there, you have no clue what you're talking about. I was aware of some of the facts surrounding this story. I knew … [Read more...] about Review of the Free Meek Docuseries
Review of Bryan Banks
Review of Bryan Banks written by Doug Atchison and directed by Tom Shadyac rating ***** I followed this story when it first broke. I knew then that it had the makings of a great film. A high school athlete on a fast track to college football and the NFL is accused of rape. He is sent to prison. … [Read more...] about Review of Bryan Banks
Two Political Docudramas
I have two excellent docudramas to recommend. Besides having politics in common, both series showcase top notch writing and acting. First up is the Roger Ailes takedown The Loudest Voice. I first caught on to the fact that there was something different about FOX news during Obama's presidency. … [Read more...] about Two Political Docudramas