It wasn't that long ago that watching any documentary required effort. You had to find some art house theatre an hour away. If you were lucky, you might catch something on HBO. Streaming has changed the ballgame for documentaries and documentary series, and Netflix leads the pack. These first two … [Read more...] about Three Netflix documentaries to watch right now
Review of the Netflix Documentary Series Untold
This Netflix docuseries has four gems that tell four different but equally compelling stories. The series is titled Untold. Below is a summary of each documentary in the series. The first in the series is The Girlfriend Who Didn't Exist. This two-part documentary is a catfishing story involving … [Read more...] about Review of the Netflix Documentary Series Untold
Review of I Just Killed My Dad
Review of the Netflix Docuseries I Just Killed My dad Rating ***** The documentary series I just Killed My Dad tells the story of Anthony Templet, who shot his father three times, killing him. The film begins with Anthony describing to police how he shot his father. Anthony comes across in the … [Read more...] about Review of I Just Killed My Dad
Review of the Netflix Documentary Series Keep Sweet
Review of Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey Directed by Rachel DretzinRating ***** Keep Sweet is a story about greed, corruption, sexual abuse, and cults. Using a combination of archival footage, interviews, and reenactments, the filmmakers tell the story of the rise and fall of Warren Jeffs and his … [Read more...] about Review of the Netflix Documentary Series Keep Sweet
Review of Two Shallow Graves
Review of Two Shallow Graves rating ***** Two Shallow Graves is a seven-part documentary series that tells the story of the trial of Chase Merritt, who was on trial for the murder of all four members of the McStay family. What makes the docuseries so compelling is that the filmmakers were able to … [Read more...] about Review of Two Shallow Graves
Review of The Tinder Swindler
Review of the Netflix documentary The Tinder Swindler directed by Felicity MorrisRating ***** Another con-man story. I'm pretty good at spotting scams. I've kept scammers on the phone, letting them think that I'm about to give them what they're after, only to ask for their names to give to the … [Read more...] about Review of The Tinder Swindler