I'm a fan of true crime stories and stories involving the criminal justice system. I also follow cases of wrongful convictions. After watching the CBS special The Case of: JonBenet Ramsy, I felt like I had just witnessed a wrongful conviction. In wrongful convictions, there are often some common … [Read more...] about CBS wrongfully convicts the Ramseys
Must see documentary A Murder in the Park
Review of A Murder in the Park directed by Brandon Kimber and Shawn Rech Rating ***** Everyone likes a story of a wrongfully convicted individual finally set free once the truth is revealed. I distinctly remember this story. A man just days away from execution is suddenly set free thanks to … [Read more...] about Must see documentary A Murder in the Park
Florida’s inhumane treatment of Mark DeFriest
Review of The Mind of Mark DeFriest written and directed by Gabriel London ***** Anyone with any knowledge of our criminal justice system can tell you that it is unfair, unjust, and broken. The story of Mark DeFriest's inhumane treatment at the hands of the Florida penal system proves it … [Read more...] about Florida’s inhumane treatment of Mark DeFriest
Review of Shenandoah
Review of Shenandoah directed by David Turnley Rating ***** This is one documentary that should go on everyone's must watch list. Released in 2012, the themes of race, immigration, poverty, and injustice resonate in today's political climate. I grew up in a small town in Pennsylvania very much … [Read more...] about Review of Shenandoah
The latest from Chibi Moku
As someone who spends a great deal of time staring down at the earth from 30,000 feet and up, I am always curious about life below me. I wrote about those feelings in the post life and death at 37,000 feet. When you get away from the big cities, this country is mostly vast expanses of open, … [Read more...] about The latest from Chibi Moku
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