Author: documentaryfestival

I’m not accepted as a blue-chip artist, and there’s every indication I never will be. ~ Robert Williams. The best thing about Robert Willams is his paintings, but he’s also a likable fellow if you aren’t predisposed to dislike his type as much as the blue-chip art world turns its nose up at his art. […]… Continue reading Robert Williams and the Art Documentary, “Mr. Bitchin’” — Art & Crit by Eric Wayne

It’s Women’s History Month (and my BIRTHDAY week), so here’s the Women’s History Book Tag that was created by Margaret at Weird Zeal. I got lucky and was tagged by Lauren at Narrative Paradise. Rules: Thank the person who tagged you and link back to their post. Link to the creator’s blog in your post… Continue reading Women’s History Book Tag — Zezee with Books

What was the true story and history of Pocahontas? Many people have seen the famous Disney movie about Pocahontas a Native American princess and Captain John Smith, but to what extent was it true? In this lesson, we straighten out the facts from the myths to share you the true story and history behind Pocahontas. via… Continue reading History of Pocahontas: The True Story — Moosmosis

As I mentioned the other day- I do like a fair amount of alternative history- which is why I thought I’d share a quick list today! American Royals– an alternative history where the Washingtons set up a 250-year dynasty? Yes please! Plus, *bonus points* for all the romance and drama! My Lady Jane– you guys […]… Continue reading Some Fun Alternative History I Actually Like — the orang-utan librarian

They said it couldn’t be done but… These five trailblazing women in medicine showed it could, and they’ve made history. via 5 women in medicine who changed history — When Women Inspire

As we start hearing reports of entire dairy herds, refined for generations being sold for hamburger, of entire herds of pigs being slaughtered and buried, and as our chickens are not coming home at all but being destroyed at the peep stage, all because of strangle points in distribution, it is time to ask: Has […]… Continue reading The Largest Self Inflicted Wound In History — According To Hoyt

Margaret uses a Box iron – that is heated on the fire to iron her clothes. She cooks all her meals and bakes her own bread in a pot oven, over the open fire. She lives in a house without electricity and modern conveniences. This is not a reality show where we are taken back […]… Continue reading Living History 100 years ago — Something to Ponder About

May 1–It’s twilight somewhere in Oakland, and Jahkor sits in his car while he rehearses lyrics he wrote for one of his hip-hop verses. Then he gets out, tip-toeing between parked cars and houses. On his way, he passes an open window, from which flows a garbled alto gospel melody. Then, a backyard where young… via… Continue reading ‘Black Panther’ writer, ‘Westworld,’ ‘Moonlight’ stars team up for Oakland-set Netflix story [San Francisco Chronicle] — Daily Republic

Some workers at Amazon.com Inc, Target Corp and Instacart Inc are staging protests and sick-outs on Friday to demand a safer work environment and better pay during the coronavirus outbreak. Read More via Amazon, Target, Instacart workers protest on May Day — Financial Post

Mac Brandt was one of the lucky ones. For the past six years, he’s made a living purely from acting, appearing in television shows like “Kingdom” and “Arrested Development,” and scrounging up enough jobs to pay the bills without having to tend bar or wait tables. But life changed drastically for Brandt and much of… via… Continue reading Hollywood’s Great Depression: Meet the Entertainment Workers Left Jobless by the Coronavirus Pandemic — Networthy Newz