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The Business of Drugs

The Business of DrugsNetflix Original Docu-series4/5 Stars I have long maintained my position that all drugs should be legal, taxed, and regulated in the United States, and this documentary didn’t do a thing to disavow me of this notion. It reminds me of the prohibition era and how we tried to legislate morality. It didn’tContinue reading “The Business of Drugs”

Shine On with Reese Witherspoon

Shine On With Reese WitherspoonAvailable on Netflix4/5 Stars If you feel like being empowered, particularly if you are a female, give this series a go. It’s all about women who have inspired Reese Witherspoon, the creator of the show, and how they are leaders in their respective fields. The series consists of short sections ofContinue reading “Shine On with Reese Witherspoon”

Anne Frank, Parallel Stories

Anne Frank, Parallel StoriesAvailable on Netflix4.5/5 Stars We all know the story of Anne Frank, but hearing it voiced in sections by the fabulous Helen Mirren makes it incredibly vivid and real. This short, but powerful, series on Netflix has Helen Mirren’s talent, and a whole lot more. The series follows a young woman whoContinue reading “Anne Frank, Parallel Stories”

The Innocent Man

The Innocent ManGenre: True CrimeAvailable on Netflix5/5 Stars The Innocent Man, based on a work of non-fiction by John Grisham, is an absolutely gripping docu-series available on Netflix. It is incredibly well-done with loads of personal interviews, great background research, fabulous cinematography, all wrapped up in a nice true-crime-bow. The series is all about twoContinue reading “The Innocent Man”

Evil Genius

I never thought I’d say this, but Tiger King almost pales in comparison to this one! If you like twists and turns, “holy cow!” moments, true crime mysteries, and bizarre and crazy stories with vivid people, you will love this docuseries as much as I did! Evil Genius is a series about a true crimeContinue reading “Evil Genius”

The Innocence Files

Every day, innocent people go away to prison for long stretches, sometimes even on death row. But, few of them are ever exonerated, as shown in the incredible documentary series, The Innocence Files. The series, available on Netflix, succeeds on nearly every level – concise backgrounds of victims, detailed analysis of evidence, and compelling interviewsContinue reading “The Innocence Files”