Tag: contemporary history
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Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez (Netflix)
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez: Well, that was all very unpleasant. Quick synopsis: The life and death of Aaron Hernandez who was a great football player and multiple murderer. So, he had that going for him. Fun Fact Non-History People Will Like: It’s really unnerving seeing Hernandez acting normal at…
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Abducted in Plain Sight (Netflix)
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for Abducted in Plain Sight: WHAT THE EVERLOVING F—?! Quick synopsis: Jan Broberg was sexually molested by a family friend. You will meet her and a string of some of the dumbest human beings you have ever seen. Fun Fact Non-History People Will Like: She was kidnapped more than once. By the…
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Nitro by Guy Evans
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for Nitro: “He’s reviewing a professional wrestling book? I told you this guy was white trash.” Quick synopsis: A look into the rise of World Championship Wrestling (WCW) when it took on the Word Wrestling Entertainment (WWE formerly WWF). Fun Fact Non-History People Will Like: You think wrestling is just for white…
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Bad Blood by John Carreyrou
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for Bad Blood: How Elizabeth Holmes made very smart people look very dumb. Quick synopsis: A full investigation of the Theranos scam by the reporter who discovered the corruption. Fun Fact Non-History People Will Like: Elizabeth Holmes’ voice is probably fake! Henry Kissinger got pulled into this! Walgreen’s almost went under because…