Plot: Actor Christopher Reeve rises to stardom when he lands the role of Superman in the 1970s. When a horse-riding accident leaves him paralyzed in 1995, Reeve spends the rest of his life searching for a cure for spinal cord injuries. This documentary was excellent. Pros: I’m glad seeing Reeve & Dana’s kids being interviewed …
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Plot: WWE experienced record-breaking highs and crushing lows under Vince McMahon’s leadership. This docuseries delves into the mogul’s controversial reign. This docuseries was quite disappointing. Pros: I was amazed that Vince McMahon himself sit down throughout the entire series taking all of these questions. I like how they gave more into Vince’s upbringing and a …
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The plot: Examine how some of the most well-known former child stars, such as Lovato, deconstruct the highs and lows of growing up in the spotlight and how their ascension to fame, riches, and power affects their futures. This Documentary was disappointing. Pros: It feels good seeing a lot of these famous child stars appear on …
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Plot: Explores WCW’s downfall through interviews revealing management issues, creative missteps, and the fierce Monday Night Wars competition that led to its demise. This miniseries was Okay Pros: Hearing all fresh opinions from former WCW Wrestlers, staff, producers and industry people helped to add new ground on their time during this period in wrestling history. …
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Premise: Families of victims from the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting take radio host Alex Jones to court for spreading conspiracies and lies. This Documentary was Very Good. Pros: It is sharing showing the photo & evidence of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting and how upsetting the aftermath was for everyone involved. I like hearing from all the …
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Genre: Documentary, Biography Directed by Ron Howard Written by Mark Monroe Executive Producers: Paul Crowder, Meredith Kaulfers, Michael Rosenberg Production Companies: Walt Disney Pictures, Imagine Documentaries, The Jim Henson Company Distributed by Disney+ Plot: This Documentary will feature interviews of fans of Jim Hensons work, intersped with footage from Jim Henson’s works, including Wilkins and Wontkins Commercials that …
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Plot: Exploring the darkest stories from the golden age of professional wrestling and trying to find the truth at the intersection of fantasy and reality. Season 5 of Dark side of the ring was Quite Good. Pros: I like having a huge portion of this season focusing on individual subject(s) like Earthquake, Buff Bagwell, Harley …
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Plot: Follows the life and career of actor Steve Martin. This Docuseries was very good. Pros: I did like how it goes through many highlights of his career as both a comic, producer, witter & actor. I was surprised to hear how him went in debt into his upbringing glowing up. & I like how …
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Genre: Documentary, Directed by Barry Ronan Produced by Jemma Chisnall, Dani Carpanen, David Glover, Mark Raphael Starring: Kate Fleetwood Executive Producers: David Glover, Mark Raphael Network: Channel 4 Plot: A revealing look at Boris Johnson’s spectacular rise and fall by talking to the people closest to him, both friends and enemies. Using incredible rarely-seen archive …
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Plot: A docu-series that uncovers the toxic culture behind some of the most iconic children’s shows of the late 1990s and early 2000s. This docuseries was Head scratching and emotional. Pros: I like how it highlight the discussion on the treatment of kids in entertainment and mental health. I was pleasantly surprised to see …
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