Time: The Kalief Browder Story directed by Jenner Furst Rating ***** The Kalief Browder story is an enlightening case study of our broken criminal justice system. Kalief's story might never have come to light but for one decision made by Kalief – he chose not to take a plea deal. Kalief was … [Read more...] about Review of The Kalief Browder Story
Review of the Netflix documentary series The Confession Tapes
The Confession Tapes directed by Kelly Loudenberg Rating ***** Note: This review is for season one. To read my review of season two click here. As someone who follows and writes about our broken criminal justice system, I found the Netflix documentary series Confession Tapes to be a compelling, … [Read more...] about Review of the Netflix documentary series The Confession Tapes
Review of Confession Tapes True East
Confession Tapes episode one True East Rating ***** The new Netflix documentary series Confession Tapes is an eye opener for anyone who does not believe in false confessions. The first episode tells the story of Atif Rafy and Sebastian Burns, two young men tricked into confessing and who remain … [Read more...] about Review of Confession Tapes True East
Review of Betting on Zero
Betting on Zero written and directed by Ted Braun Rating ***** Would you invest in a company that you knew was nothing more than a scam? A company whose victims were people who could least afford to be ripped off? If you or a fund you invest in has holdings in Herbalife (HLF), then you are … [Read more...] about Review of Betting on Zero
Review of Trapped
Trapped written and directed by Dawn Porter Rating *** 1/2 When it comes to the topic of abortion, I am on the side of pro choice. I don't believe the government should tell women what they can and can't do with their bodies. The documentary Trapped looks at the effects of Republican led efforts … [Read more...] about Review of Trapped
Must see Netflix documentary Icarus
Icarus written and directed by Bryan Fogel Rating ***** Every once in a while a book or film will completely blow me away. This documentary is in that category. The film starts out as an inside look at doping in athletics. Bryan Fogel is a bicyclist who competes in amateur racing. He wants … [Read more...] about Must see Netflix documentary Icarus