Stories Beneath the Surface

So, who likes documentaries?

A show of hands….. 

Well, I do. In fact, I love them. I love the organic nature–the actual HUMAN aspect. It always amazes me what a camera can capture when somebody is not scripted. I mean, that is real. Real life. THAT interests me.

Maybe its because I am a former newsie. Yes, in a past life I was a TV reporter. ( I had the hair–the blond bob. You know what I am talking about.) I was out finding the stories that would *hopefully* lead the 6 pm and 10 pm news. My beat was crime. Sounds glossy and glamorous, right? WRONG. I worked on so many shootings, rapes, burglaries….blah. I found myself de-sensitized to humanity. Fast forward to today (and minus the bob). It seems that my news background is feeding/fueling my curiosity and passion for real life stories.

One of the last docs I saw was on Roman Polanski. “Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired” was an HBO Films piece. I must say HBO Films ROCK!! They have such intriguing docs. Fantastic!!!

One of my faves was on Ted Haggard–“The Trials of Ted Haggard”. Remember that guy? Let me refresh—God fearing minister who admitted to “sexual immortality” and some drugs. Banished from his church, etc.

The filmmaker was Alexandra Pelosi. I love her. So does THAT name ring a bell? Yes, her momma is Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House. Great genes must run rampant in that family!!! Baby Pelosi did a great job. Her doc just draws you in.

Enough of my ramblings. I want to know what YOU have seen lately!!

Later!

Nicole

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