FIRELINE Review

Release date: Streaming on Digital Platforms December 5, 2023
Director and Writer: Tylor Norwood’fir
Genre: Documentary
Rating: Not Rated
Runtime: 1 hour 22 minutes
Language: English
Country: United States

We All Can Make A Difference in Preventing Forest Fires

Director Tylor Norwood’s documentary FIRELINE brings you on the agonizing journey,
as told through three firefighters with the Cal Fire Lassen-Modoc Unit, as they spend nearly two days fighting a megafire.

FIRELINE reminds us how vital people are reducing the deadly effect of fire due to our responsibility in starting 9 out of 10 fires.

The sacrifices the firefighters and their family makes really stands out

Director and writer Norwood provides so much clarity on this very serious problem and tells a very compelling story. Along with his co-cinemtographers Jake Bradbury, they brings you right into the midst of a megafire.

Editor Justin White brings together the story as it flows from scene to scene. Aaron Drake film score works well with the scenes providing the backdrop needed to help tell the story.

We are reminded of contribution human beings make in creating a deadly situation, FIRElINE is a topic that should concern us all and should be viewed by all.

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Release: Streaming on Digital Platforms December 5, 2023
Run time: 1 hour 22 minutes
Distributor: Gravitas Ventures
Director and Writer: Tylor Norwood
Producers: Ben Sinclair, Tylor Norwood
Production Co: Quotable Pictures
Editor: Justin White
Assistant Editor: Carlota Bravo
Cinematographers: Jake Bradbury, Tylor Norwood
Additional Camera Operators: Ben Sinclair, David Smith, Justin White, Michael Coleman
Sound Design and Mixing: Max Serwitz, Paul Zahnley, Tom Disher
Composer: Aaron Drake
Musicians : Heather Lockie - Viola, Pete Jacobson – Cello
Legal Services: Donaldson + Callif
Advisors: Brian Rice, Fera Dayani, Mike Lopez

The 91st Hollywood Christmas Sunday, November 26th

The 91st Hollywood Christmas was hosted by Dean Cain, Eric Estrada, Elizabeth Stanton, Lauran McKenzie and Montel Williams. The grand marshall was Col. Paris D. Davis and will air on the CW Network at 8 p.m. on Dec. 15, 2023.

One of the many organizations supported by the parade is the Marines Toys For Tots.

The celebrities in the parade include Taytana Ali, Brant Daugherty, Stassi Schroeder Clark, Rell Battle, Raymond Lee, Giorgia Whigham, Ernie Hudson, Craig Robinson, Christina Vidal Mitchell, Caitlin Bassett, Alanna Ubach, Andrew Walker, C JET VELOCITY HOLIDAY ALL STAR BAND 2023, BJ Korros, Vincent Rodriguez III, Erin Cahill, Stephen Nichols, Deidre Hall, Chris Kattan And Maria Libri, Josh Kelly, Tajh Bellow, Kiki Ebsen, Jennifer Bertrand, Art Edmonds, Ashley Jones, Kimberlin Brown, Julie Garnyé, Jen Lilley, Jim Hill, Kerri Kasem, Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical, Christine Devine, Nancy Davis, Kate Linder, Chaz Dean, Aly & AJ, Steven Bradford, Hon. Anthony J. Portantino.

The marching bands, dance teams and spectacular performances by Marine Band San Diego, Elements Dance Space – Maker Empire, The Origin Hip Hop Academy And Sister School Hip Hop Dreamz, Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles, California Springs School Of Rhythmic Gymnastic, The South Paulding High School Band, Zvartnots Dance Ensemble, Maker Empire, The GevorkianDance Academy, Compton High School Band And Attachment, Divas And Drummers Of Compton, KAYPA, Caporales San Simon Universitarios, Los Angeles Police Emerald Society Pipes And Drums, The Hollywood Starlettes, Los Angeles Catholic Schools Band and PAVA World.

The novelty organizations partiipating are Road Squadron, The Los Angeles Vespa Club, Mini Jet Air Force Team, Young Marines, 501st Legion, Staff Sergeant Adam A.O. Chandler Drum Major, Marine Band San Diego, Slingshots, The Los Angeles Ghostbusters, Corvette Culture, Lit Riderz and Nate Truman’s Star Cars.

The balloons and floats that participated are Star/Bell/Ornament, Eagle, Mighty Mouse, Wrangled by Civil Air Patrol, Betty Boop, Toy Soldier, Pirate and the Treasure.

The musical performance were Anna Azerli, Laura Bryna, Tara Macri, Olivia Soli, Village People and WAR,

Gravitas Ventures’ THE JOB OF SONGS on Digital Platforms, Today November 21, 2023

THE JOB OF SONGS

Tourists flock to the west coast of Ireland to take in the breathtaking Cliffs of Moher, but the real treasure lies in the soulful, acoustic sounds wafting out of pubs and living rooms of Doolin, County Clare. The denizens of this unspoiled coastal village of tight-knit neighbors and unlocked doors revel in the passion and history of their traditional folk songs, using music as a thread through generations to create community, connection, and joy.

The Cliffs of Moher meet the blue-grey water and the ominous clouds. Location: Cliffs of Moher, County Clare, Ireland Photo Credit: Anika Kan Grevstad

THE JOB OF SONGS was made by a crew of three women, who are first time feature filmmakers: LILA SCHMITZ (director, producer, editor), ANIKA KAN GREVSTAD (director of photography, producer), and FENGYI XU (producer). The film was made with the support of acclaimed documentarians double Oscar-winning writer-producer-director Bill Guttentag and Emmy and Grammy Award winning documentarian Doug Pray. The film has screened at numerous prestigious International Film Festivals including DOC NYC, Galway Film Fleadh, Newport Beach Film Festival, Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Festival, Milwaukee Film Festival, and many others. It won Best International Documentary at the Galway Film Fleadh.

For more information, go to: https://thejobofsongs.com/

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A group of musicians sit in a warm pub playing music and laughing. Location: Fitz’s Pub in Doolin, County Clare, Ireland Left to right: Eoin O’Neill, Kieran O’Connell, Adam Shapiro Christy Mc Namara, Beth Tipton Photo credit: Anika Kan Grevstad

On Digital Platforms Tuesday, November 21,2023
Director and Writer: Lila Schmitz
Featuring: Katie Theasby, Luka Bloom, The Fiddle Case, Christy McNamara, Christy Barry-Doolin Music House, Anne Rynne, Yvonne Casey, Tunes From Doolin
Genre: Documentary
Run time: 1 hour 14 minutes
Cinematographer: Anika Kan Grevstad
Producers: Fengyi Xu, Anika Kan Grevstad and Lila Schmitz
Executive Producer Bill Guttentag
Consulting Producer: Doug Pray
Editor: Lila Schmitz
Distributor: Gravitas Ventures

BLUE EYE SAMURSI: Review

Release date: November 3, 2023
Creaters and Writers: Michael Green and Amber Noizumi
Director: Jane Wu
Cast: Voices of Maya Erskine, George Takei, Masi Oka, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Brenda Song, Darren Barnet, Randall Park, Kenneth Branagh
Genre: Action Animation
Rating: TV-MA
Runtime: 35 - 62 minutes
Language: English
Country: United States

She is as fearless as she has to be

Co-Creators and Writers Michael Green and Amber Noizumi’s Blue Eye Samurai is an action packed, violence filled animation series about Mizu (Maya Erskine) a master of the sword, as she sets out in disguise, to get revenge on the men she blames for her shame of being of mix-race and encounters Seki (George Takei), Ringo (Masi Oka), Akemi (Brenda Song), Taigen (Darren Barnet), Heiji Shindo (Randall Park), Abijah Fowler (Kenneth Branagh), The Swordmaker (Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa) and others along the way

The film gives insight to the Japan's Edo period and the 17th century custom and practices of the Japanese culture and the discrimination and prejudice faced by Japanese citizens of mix-raced. Life is not easy for them.

Michael Green and Amber Noizumi’ plot makes for an unpredictable journey that has you rooting for her,while at the same time, you don't want her to become like those she is seeking revenge.

Blue Eye Samurai is a good adult animation series certain to keep you on the edge of your seat..

Release Date: November 3, 2023
Original release Network: Netflix
Creaters and Writers: Michael Green and Amber Noizumi
Executive producers: Michael Green, Amber Noizumi and Erwin Stoff
Producers: Jane Wu, Haven Alexander, Kevin Hart
Production companies: Netflix Animation, Blue Spirit, J.A. Green Construction Corporation, 3 Arts Entertainment
Cast: Voices of Maya Erskine, George Takei, Masi Oka, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Brenda Song, Darren Barnet, Randall Park, Kenneth Branagh
Director: Jane Wu
Editor: Yuka Shirasuna and Brad Lee Zimmerman
Composer: Amie Doherty
Runtime: 35–62 minutes
No. of series: 1
No. of episodes: 8

THE JOB OF SONGS: Review

Release date: Opening on Digital Platforms on November 21, 2023
Director and Writer: Lila Schmitz
Featuring: Katie Theasby, Luka Bloom, The Fiddle Case, Christy McNamara, Christy Barry-Doolin Music House, Anne Rynne, Yvonne Casey, Tunes From Doolin
Genre: Documentary
Rating: Not Rated
Run time: 1 hour 13 minutes
Language: English
Country: Ireland

Music Connects Us to Our Past and to the Future

Writer, producer and director Lila Schmitz’s feature film debut, THE JOB OF SONGS tells the captivating story of Doolin, County Clare, Ireland’s vibrant history of songs, their musical instruments of choice, the fiddle and flute, going back a millennium, with the spectacular beauty of The Cliffs of Moher as its backdrop. Helping to share the wonderful music of Doolin are Katie Theasby, Luka Bloom, The Fiddle Case, Christy McNamara, Christy Barry-Doolin Music House, Anne Rynne, Yvonne Casey, and featuring Tunes from Doolin.

Worth noting, in addition to Lili, THE JOB OF SONGS, was headed by two other women, Anika Kan Grestad, director of photography and producer) and FENGYI XU producer. Also making their feature film debut.

The Cliffs of Moher meet the blue-grey water and the ominous clouds. Location: Cliffs of Moher, County Clare, Ireland Photo Credit: Anika Kan Grevstad

Luca Bloom, “the job of song is sometimes to entertain, but it has this way of giving people who don’t have songs, permission to feel things that are really deeply ingrained in them that they don’t necessary intellectually understand.’

Anika Kan Grevstad brings you right into the pubs, on the cliffs and into the homes of Doolin’s residents. The music score and performances are well incorporated into the film, helping to tell the story.

The natural settings of pubs, the Roadside Tavern in Lisdoonvarna, County Clare, Irelands and the Fitz’s Pub in Doolin, County Clare, Ireland, where Eoin O’Neill, Kieran O’Connell, Adam Shapiro Christy Mc Namara, Beth Tipton they gather; rhe Music house established by the parents of Christy Barry, and the homes of Doolin’s resident and the majestic Cliffs of Moher, adds to the captivating experience while watching THE JOB OF SONGS.

A woman with bright red hair plays the flute next to a bright window. Location: The Roadside Tavern in Lisdoonvarna, County Clare, Ireland Subject: Katie Theasby Photo Credit: Anika Kan Grevstad

Christy Barry, “no one knows for certain the effect music has on people but without it, we have nothing.” That is so evident, as shown by the impact on the daily life of Doolin.

As you learn about their 1000 years of songs and tradition still being handed down and the music they are creating today, keeps the the people of Doolin in close contact with their ancestors and future generations. THE JOB OF SONGS is a really good film that will both entertain and enlighten. leaving you with a greater understanding and appreciation of the music and culture of Doolin, Ireland.

Opening on Digital Platforms on November 21, 2023
Distributor: Gravitas Ventures
Director and Writer: Lila Schmitz
Featuring: Katie Theasby, Luka Bloom, The Fiddle Case, Christy McNamara, Christy Barry-Doolin Music House, Anne Rynne, Yvonne Casey, Tunes from Doolin
Genre: Documentary. Music
Run time: 1 hour 14 minutes
Cinematographer: Anika Kan Grevstad
Producers: Fengyi Xu, Anika Kan Grevstad and Lila Schmitz
Executive Producer Bill Guttentag
Consulting Producer: Doug Pray
Editor: Lila Schmitz

For more information, go to: https://thejobofsongs.com/

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THE COLOR PURPLE 2023 Starring Taraji P. Henson, Fantasia Opens in Theatres December 25th

Release date: December 25, 2023
Director: Blitz Bazawule
Writers: Marcus Gardley, Alice Walker, Marsha Norman
Screenplay: Marcus Gardley
Based on the novel by Alice Walker and based on the musical stage play, book (of the musical stage play) by Marsha Norman, music and lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray
Starring : Starring: Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, H.E.R., Halle Bailey, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, Fantasia Barrino, Ciara
Genre: Musical coming- of-age period drama
Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 2 hours 25 minutes
Language: English
Country: United States

Opening exclusively in theaters in North America on December 25th and internationally beginning on January 18th

ABOUT THE COLOR PURPLE

Produced by Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg, Scott Sanders and Quincy Jones, “The Color Purple” is a bold new take on the classic story of love and resilience, adapted from the beloved novel and the Broadway musical. Torn apart from her sister and her children, Celie faces many hardships in her life, but ultimately learns to find extraordinary strength in the unbreakable bonds of a new kind of sisterhood.

“The Color Purple” stars Oscar nominee Taraji P. Henson (“The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”), SAG Award winner and Tony Award nominee Danielle Brooks (“The Color Purple,” “Orange Is the New Black”), Tony nominee and Emmy Award winner Colman Domingo (“Euphoria,” “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”), Tony Award nominee Corey Hawkins (“Six Degrees of Separation,” “In the Heights”), Oscar- and Grammy-winning artist H.E.R. (“Judas and the Black Messiah”), Grammy nominee Halle Bailey (“The Little Mermaid”), Oscar nominee Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor (“King Richard,” “Ray”), and Grammy-winning artist Fantasia Barrino in her major motion picture debut.

“The Color Purple” is directed by Blitz Bazawule, a multi-media artist who was a co-director on Beyonce’s Black is King and made his feature debut with the critically acclaimed Afrofuturistic The Burial of Kojo. The screenplay is by acclaimed playwright Marcus Gardley, who won a WGA Award for “Maid.” His script is based on the novel by Alice Walker and based on the musical stage play, book (of the musical stage play) by Marsha Norman, music and lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray.

Joining director Bazawule behind the camera are a roster of acclaimed artisans, including Oscar-nominated director of photography Dan Laustsen (“The Shape of Water”), Oscar-winning production designer Paul Denham Austerberry (“The Shape of Water”), editor Jon Poll (“Bombshell,” “Meet the Parents”), costume designer Francine Jamison-Tanchuck (“Glory,” “One Night in Miami…”) and choreographer Fatima Robinson (“Dreamgirls”). The music is by Oscar nominee Kris Bowers (“King Richard,” “Green Book,” documentary short “A Concerto Is a Conversation”).
Warner Bros. Pictures Presents, In Association with Domain Entertainment, An Amblin Entertainment Production, An OW Films Production, An SGS Pictures Production/A QJP Production, “The Color Purple.” It will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures and is set to open in theaters in North America on December 25, 2023 and internationally beginning 18 January 2024.

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Release Date: December 25, 2023
Distributor Worldwide: Warner Bros.
Production Co: Harpo Films, Amblin Entertainment, Scott Sanders Productions, Quincy Jones Productions
Director: Blitz Bazawule
Writers: Marcus Gardley, Alice Walker, Marsha Norman
Screenplay: Marcus Gardley
Starring: Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, H.E.R., Halle Bailey, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, Fantasia Barrino
Producers: Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg, Scott Sanders, Quincy Jones
Executive Producers: Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg, Quincy Jones
Cinematography: Dan Laustsen
Editor: Jon Poll
Composer: Kris Bowers
Re-Recording Mixer: Paul Massey
Songwriters: Denisia “Blu” Andrews, Brittany “Chi” Coney
Costume Designers: Hooch Aller. Ager Dyer. Christina Battaglia.
Runtime: 2 hours 25 minutes

“Your Lucky Day” Soundtrack Available Now from Award-Winning Composer Matt Hutchinson Timed to Its Today Theatrical Release

The original soundtrack by award-winning composer Matt Hutchinson for the feature film Your Lucky Day will be released timed to the film’s day & date theatrical – in theaters today, Friday, November 10th, 2023 and digitally on November 14^th, 2023. The film directed by Daniel Brown and starring the late Angus Cloud (HBO’s Euphoria) in one of his final extraordinary performances. Composed by Matt Hutchinson (Tuscaloosa, starring Natalia Dyer, Ma starring Octavia Spencer), this richly nuanced soundtrack.

“Your Lucky Day” film soundtrack available now on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2fxOdah8GQj36vG0GlQ67u

“Your Lucky Day” film soundtrack available now on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/your-lucky-day-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1713313936

“Your Lucky Day” film soundtrack available now on Amazon Music: https://amazon.com/music/player/albums/B0CLP29R9V?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_vAIo8dDhEcwuiLOTU98DKD2Pb

Matt Hutchinson

Matt Hutchinson is an award-winning film, television, and video game composer based in Los Angeles. His latest project is the upcoming feature film Your Lucky Day starring Angus Cloud, which will release in theaters in November 2023. Other credits include the feature film Tuscaloosa, the PBS/Nature documentary The Sagebrush Sea, and Julia Scotti: Funny That Way. His music can be heard in the horror feature Ma starring Octavia Spencer and series including Found (NBC), Kung Fu (CW), Riverdale (CW), The Fix (ABC), Castle Rock (Hulu), The Mysteries of Laura (NBC) All Rise (CBS), and Best Worst Weekend Ever (Netflix). Hutchinson also writes and records music with his studio band, DORMARION, collaborating with vocalist Kevin Martin of Candlebox and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame drummer Dave Krusen of Pearl Jam. https://www.matthutchinson.com/

Your Lucky Day is Daniel Brown’s epic feature film directorial debut and tells the story of a street level drug dealer named Sterling (Cloud ) who witnesses a wealthy older man win a $156 million USD lottery on Christmas Eve. With his eye set on achieving the “American Dream” and looking to take the jackpot for himself, Sterling holds the entire mini-mart hostage with a half-baked plan to steal the ticket and split up the prize pool. Adding to the film's quick plot turns and relentless pace is the dark and emotionally charged original score. Hutchinson, who channels the energy of this pressure-cooker situation in which every character is forced to examine their justifications for their actions, has delivered a soundtrack that seamlessly enhances the movie's narrative.

THE AFRICAN AMERICAN FILM CRITICS ASSOCIATION (AAFCA) SETS DECEMBER 3RD FOR THE 5TH ANNUAL AAFCA TV HONORS

RECOGNIZING OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS IN TELEVISION AND STREAMING

AAFCA WILL CELEBRATE ITS PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED WINNERS AT A PRIVATE LUNCHEON AT THE HOTEL CASA DEL MAR IN SANTA MONICA QUINTA BRUNSON, NIECY NASH-BETTS, “P-VALLEY,” JESSICA WILLIAMS, “TED LASSO,” JENNIFER HUDSON, MARLA GIBBS AND DEBBIE ALLEN AMONG THOSE TO BE CELEBRATED

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 10, 2023 – The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) today announced a new date to celebrate its previously announced AAFCA TV Honors winners. The private, invitation-only event was previously scheduled for August 27th but was postponed due to the strike and will now be held on December 3rd at the Hotel Casa del Mar in Santa Monica, California.

Presented by the African American Film Critics Association the AAFCA TV Honors recognize outstanding achievements in Broadcast Television and Streaming with a special emphasis on entertainment representing the Black diaspora. Previously announced winners include Quinta Brunson, the cast of “P-Valley,” Jessica Williams, Debbie Allen, Niecy Nash-Betts, “The 1619 Project” and many more. Special honorees include Jennifer Hudson, who will receive the We See You Award, Delroy Lindo, who will receive the Legacy Award, and five-time Emmy® nominee Marla Gibbs who will receive the Legend Award. The Apple TV+ show “Ted Lasso'' will receive the Inclusion Award, and CBS’ “S.W.A.T.,'' produced by Sony Pictures Television in association with CBS Studios, will receive the Impact Award.

"We are happy that our industry can take a collective sigh of relief and get back to work, " stated AAFCA co-founder and president Gil Robertson. “We love a good party here at AAFCA and we’re going to pull out all the stops to celebrate our winners and honorees. With the industry in flux for so many months, we’re really looking forward to finally getting to recognize and celebrate these incredible talents.”

A full list of previously announced winners follows:

2023 AAFCA TV HONORS AWARD RECIPIENTS:

BEST TV COMEDY - "Abbott Elementary" (ABC)
BEST TV DRAMA - "P-Valley" (Starz)
BEST NEW SHOW - "Mo" (Netflix)
BEST DOCUMENTARY - "The 1619 Project" (Onyx Collective/Hulu)
BEST LIMITED SERIES - "The Best Man: The Final Chapters" (Peacock)
BEST TV MOVIE - “Shooting Stars” (Peacock)
BREAKOUT STAR - Jessica Williams - “Shrinking” (Apple TV+)
BEST ENSEMBLE - "P-Valley" (Starz)
BEST TV WRITING - Quinta Brunson - “Abbott Elementary” (ABC)
BEST TV DIRECTING - Mary Lou Belli, Debbie Allen, Tasha Smith, Henry Chan, Jordan E. Cooper - "The Ms. Pat Show" (BET+)
BEST TV ACTING (Female) - Niecy Nash-Betts - “Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” (Netflix)
BEST TV ACTING (Male) - J. Alphonse Nicholson and Nicco Annan - "P-Valley" (Starz)

ABOUT AAFCA
Established in 2003, AAFCA is the premier body of Black film critics in the world, actively reviewing film and television, with a particular emphasis on entertainment highlighting the Black experience in the US and throughout the rest of the African Diaspora. For more information on AAFCA and its programs visit http://AAFCA.com.

Gravitas Ventures’ THE JOB OF SONGS on Digital Platforms November 21, 2023

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Director and Writer: Lila Schmitz
Featuring: Katie Theasby, Luka Bloom, The Fiddle Case, Christy McNamara, Christy Barry-Doolin Music House, Anne Rynne, Yvonne Casey, Tunes From Doolin
Genre: Documentary
Run time: 1 hour 14 minutes
Cinematographer: Anika Kan Grevstad
Producers: Fengyi Xu, Anika Kan Grevstad and Lila Schmitz
Executive Producer Bill Guttentag
Consulting Producer: Doug Pray
Editor: Lila Schmitz
Distributor: Gravitas Ventures

Lost Women of Highway 20,’ narrated by Octavia Spencer, premieres Sunday, Nov. 5, at 9/8c on the ID Network

It took the disappearance of 13-year-old Rachanda Pickle, from her home in Santiam Playground, Ore., in 1990, to bring to light the all of the missing women and girls, who were raped, murdered, or vanished without a trace on a stretch of United States Highway 20, starting in the late 70s to the early 90s

As people began looking into the disappearance of Rachanda, they became aware of Melissa Sanders and Kay Turner, to just name a few of the missing women and girls, and who could be responsible for the senseless acts of violence.

In 2018, The Oregonian spotlighted the victims of Highway 20 and the abject failure of the criminal justice system to do anything about the violence against women and girls.

This three-part docuseries, Lost Women of Highway 20, is premiering on Sunday, Nov. 5 at 9/8c on ID (Investigation Discovery).

ABOUT OCTAVIA SPENCER
Octavia Lenora Spencer an American actress and producer. She is the recipient of an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and a Golden Globe Award, and is the first black actress to receive two consecutive Oscar nominations

Spencer made her film debut in the 1996 drama A Time to Kill. Her breakthrough came in 2011 with the 1960s America in the drama film The Help, for which she won several awards including the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. For her performance in Ryan Coogler's biopic Fruitvale Station in 2013, she won the National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actress.

As an author, Spencer created the children's book series Randi Rhodes, Ninja Detective. She has published two books in the series, titled The Case of the Time-Capsule Bandit in 2013 and The Sweetest Heist in History in 2015.

ABOUT ID
Investigation Discovery (ID) was established in 1996 and is an American multinational pay television network dedicated to true crime documentaries that is owned by Warner Bros. Discovery. Approximately 86 million American households get Investigation Discovery.