Review of Wilmington's Lie: The Murderous Coup of 1898 and the Rise of White Supremacy by David Succhino Rating ***** The book Wilmington's Lie tells an almost unbelievable story of racism and white supremacy that resulted in the deaths of an estimated sixty black men in Wilmington, South … [Read more...] about Wilmington’s Lie a Must Read
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Review of The Monster of Wall Street
Review of The Monster of Wall Street Rating **** Having seen this story covered by other documentaries and dramas, I wasn't sure if this iteration was worth the time. After watching all four episodes, I can say that it was worth my time and yours, if for no other reason than the last episode. … [Read more...] about Review of The Monster of Wall Street
Review of Small Town, Big Oil
Review of Small Town, Big Oil: The Untold Story of the Women Who Took on the Richest Man in the World - and Won by David W. Moore Rating *** 1/2 This book tells the story of how a small town in New Hampshire fought against the building of an oil refinery along its coast. The same kind of story … [Read more...] about Review of Small Town, Big Oil
Review of the Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker
Review of the Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker Rating **** This is a strange, twisted, and ultimately sad documentary. Caleb McGillvary, better known as Kai, the hatchet wielding hitchhiker, rose to viral fame in a matter of days but was too far gone mentally to monetize that fame. This is a story … [Read more...] about Review of the Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker
Best of Everything Nonfiction 2022
Here are the best nonfiction books, films, and documentaries reviewed in 2022. Books The Big Cheat: How Donald Trump Fleeced America and Enriched Himself and His Family Scrapped: Justice and a Teen Informant The Other Dr. Gilmer: Two Men, a Murder, and an Unlikely Fight for … [Read more...] about Best of Everything Nonfiction 2022
Review of Astoria
Review of Astoria: John Jacob Astor and Thomas Jefferson's Lost Pacific Empire: A Story of Wealth, Ambition, and Survival by Peter Stark Rating **** If I had the ability to travel back in time, exploring the Western United States in the early 19th century would be high on my list. After reading … [Read more...] about Review of Astoria