FILM CREW EPISODE 03

10 Documentaries to watch before they are banned!

What’s up Film Crew! 

I actually mean this when I say, I hope this email finds you well. Sh*t has been kind of weird. It feels like more and more of us are holding our sanity together with duct tape. With that said, this weekend’s queue should be spaced out–with plenty of R&R in between viewings…

…information as possible. If you can handle it, please try to watch some of these before they are censored or banned. Hopefully, I’m just being a cynic. But the more you know…

Infinite Blessings,

Jaylee Jordan-Vega

10 Docs to watch before they are banned…

An eye-opening documentary by Ava DuVernay that dives deep into the prison-industrial complex and mass incarceration in the United States.

The 2008 Financial Meltdown crashed damn near everything. Millions of jobs lost. Millions of homes foreclosed. This doc provides an in-depth look at what–and who–led to the collapse.

This gripping documentary follows the 2013-2014 Maidan Uprising in Kyiv. It follows approximately two dozen protesters and calls to attention numerous key historical events within the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.

Remember when the dream of homeownership was an actual thing? Yeah, neither do I. This doc takes a detailed dive into all of the economic inequality we face as a nation, which also includes a continuously low working wage and the increasing cost of higher education.

This documentary pieces together footage discovered from a turbulent time in America where Black history was being erased en mass and the voice of the American people was being muted. Half a century later, history feels oddly similar. Also available to watch on YouTube.

This documentary shines a light on the “Anti-Poverty” initiatives that have had unintended harmful consequences, mainly by perpetuating the conditions in which it vows to fight.

Not sure all of us can stomach this one, but it’s pretty damn important to know the truth about our food. This doc takes a look at the problem of deadly foodborne illnesses in the USA.

We are going to be spending the next four years with the man. We might as well have a look at what mental health professionals and medical doctors say about his behavior, psyche, and stability. I’d honestly be surprised if this remains on Apple TV for much longer.

This documentary introduces you to the history and philosophy of The Young Lords, a Puerto Rican activist group that fought against injustice alongside the likes of the Black Panthers. A reminder that during every turbulent time in our history, there have always been citizens prepared to fight for justice.

/¡Palante, Siempre Palante! can only be watched on Alexanderstreet.com which requires a subscription, but has a treasure trove of documentaries!

This docuseries explores the lives of undocumented migrants in the United States and all of the incredible odds stacked against them.

Proceeds from all sales made this winter (January 13 - March 20) will be sent to an organization aiding victims affected by the recent devastating fires in Los Angeles.