TV Docuseries Worth Watching

Chernobyl 2019 HBO - is a historical drama miniseries that depicts the Chernobyl nuclear disaster that occurred in April 1986 in the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic.. and what has been described "the true story of one of the worst man made catastrophes in history in which many brave men and women sacrificed themselves in order to save Europe from unimaginable disaster.." The series tells the magnitude of the nuclear plant disaster that occurred, revealing the how and why and telling the remarkable stories of the heroes who fought and fell..   Although the series has just started.. and is only set to have five episodes in total.. The series is incredibly moving and heartbreaking at how literally the people had no idea of the scope of the disaster as it was unfolding.. until of course it was far too late.. Great casting.. Gripping, thought provoking and horrifying..

1969 ABC -  is a new six part docuseries that follows several of the top stories within the year 1969.. each episode deals with a part of history during that time.. the first episode deals with the moon landing (one of the most formative events of the 20th century) and the women of NASA.. (portrayed in the movie Hidden Figures)  Movie Trailer

At the Heart of Gold . Inside the USA Gymnastics Scandal HBO 2019 - is a documentary based on the two decades Dr Larry Nassar sexually abused hundreds of female athletes.. including the US Women's Olympic Team.. as well as being the osteopathic physician at Michigan State University.. The series is very thought provoking and informative as well as intensely heart breaking to hear.. the documentary includes interviews with dozens of survivors all having had their lives changed forever by the abuse at the hands of this monster..  Trailer

Song of Parkland HBO 2019 - is a documentary based on the horrific school shooting Feb. 14th 2018 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School ..Parkland Florida....The series was filmed in the months following the shooting and documents the dedication of a drama teacher Melody Herzfeld and her students as they return to their school and continue their annual children's musical.

United Shades of America CNN - is a docuseries starring W. Kamau Bell.. a comedian and political provocateur .. In the series he explores topics and communities across America in order to try and understand the unique challenges they face..  Season 4 of the series just started but I have gone back and watched some of the other Seasons and this series in my opinion is very unique and very thought provoking..    Definitely a must see series

Season 4 Episode 1 started with Megachurches .. which definitely grabbed my attention because as we all know churches have expanded over the years in many ways..

The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley HBO 2019 -  is a documentary film that is based on Elizabeth Holmes and her former company Theranos.. The series chronicles the Holmes's rise to fame and her eventual failure.. after two whistleblowers (Erika Cheung and Tyler Schultz) brought down her growing empire..

Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind HBO 2018 - is a documentary film that follows the life and career of comedian Robin Williams who committed suicide by hanging in 2014.. The documentary features interviews with many of the people who knew him best.. it also includes outtakes and clips from many of his routines.. I watched this documentary and have to say it made me cry.. he may have been a tortured soul.. but he will always be a beloved comedian who gave us so much to remember him by..