Review of American Murderer (2022)
American Murderer (2022) is a crime thriller based on the true story of FBI fugitive Jason Derek Brown, played by actor Tom Pelphrey in the movie. Here’s the premise: A...
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Review of Class of ’09 (2023)
Class of ’09 (2023) is a thriller suspense limited series spanning multiple decades and told across interweaving timelines. The eight-episode series stars Brian Tyree Henry as Tayo, who becomes Director of...
Review of FEDS (1988)
While watching FEDS, I realized I hadn’t seen the movie before. Had I assumed it was a silly comedy not worth my attention and dismissed it out of hand? If...
264: History of Women FBI Agents
July 2022 marked the 50th anniversary of women FBI agents. In this episode, active and retired FBI agents review historical documents and share stories about Director Hoover’s initial rejection, the...
My Visit to the MLK Memorial
During my FBI career, there have been many times when I was asked to reconcile my role as a Black female special agent with the FBI’s history of using covert...
Review of MLK/FBI (2020)
Did you know FBI Director Christopher Wray has continued the mandate, initiated by Former Direct James Comey, for all new FBI trainees to visit the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial...
Review of The FBI Story (1959)
I have a confession. Until recently, I had never watched The FBI Story. Premise: A dedicated FBI agent recalls the agency’s battles against the Klan, organized crime, and Communist spies....
