Tag: Documentary

Some mysteries fade with time. Others become part of a community's memory passed down through generations because the questions were never fully answered. Across America, Black families have endured unexplained deaths, missing children, erased burial grounds, lost records and photographs whose subjects remain nameless. From the disappearance of Relisha Rudd to the unsolved murder of The Notorious B.I.G. and the missing Tulsa records, these cases continue to provoke questions about what happened, what investigators discovered, and what may have been overlooked.

Next month marks the 30th anniversary of rapper Tupac Shakur's untimely death. Now, three decades of conspiracy theories, cold leads, and rumors have come to a head, as the murder trial for Duane "Keffe D" Davis officially kicks off on Aug. 10, bringing the late rap legend's unsolved murder back to the headlines.

Months after the Michael biopic broke box-office records, a new Jackson family project about patriarch Joe is in the works. Marlon will narrate the eight-episode docuseries titled The Manager, The Mythology, The Legend for BLK Prime, offering a deeper look at the man whose vision helped shape their family's musical legacy. However, it remains uncertain whether this project will help fans separate Joe's harsh parenting style from what he accomplished in creating global superstars.

Heading into his remarkable 24th NBA season at 41 years old, LeBron James continues to give Father Time a helluva run for his money. Following his shocking move to join the Philadelphia 76ers, King James is not only pursuing his 5th ring, but he will document how he plans to get it. According to The Athletic, James is close to striking a landmark deal with ESPN for an all-access docuseries capturing what is likely the final chapter of his storied career.

The four-part series, executive produced by Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson and directed by Alex Stapleton, earned a nod for best documentary or nonfiction series. Stapleton also received a directing nomination, while the production was recognized for picture editing.

When 18-year-old college football player Nolan Wells set off for a Fourth of July boat trip to Mississippi's Horn Island with friends, no one expected his family would be left grieving his death. Now, just over two weeks after his body was found, a high-profile national investigation was triggered, plagued by conflicting timelines, allegations of missing phone data, and an independent autopsy that has left more questions than answers.