We dive into Netflix’s thought-provoking documentaries this week.

The first three areDocumented,ClosureandGideons Army.

Each addresses a search for identification, inclusion, acceptance and belonging.

Who hasnt wanted to be recognized for personal and professional achievements?

How many of us have had sleepless night because of unanswered questions?

Why arent there more daily heroes for the voiceless?

These questions and a few more are answered in different ways in the films.

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He used his considerable media and social connections to launch a visibility campaign.

Unless a person is a Native American, she/he cant lay solo claim to being an American.

What is American other than having been born in the country?

In cities large and small, the demographics have changed over the last twenty or thirty years.

They have changed the fabric and complexion of American life.

The average American is unaware and probably doesnt care how complicated it is to become a legal resident.

The documentation and years of waiting is enough to deter many people from beginning the process.

It is an interesting documentary that taps into viewer emotions and tugs on the heart strings.

The adoptive parents are white and Angela is African American.

Were guided through the documentary by Angelas husband, Bryan, the filmmaker and director.

He wanted to make sense of his wifes request and subsequent investigation into her Chattanooga, TN, origins.

The beauty of documentaries is that theyre written, directed and polished.

Is it particularly important that the Berts are wealthy and extremely liberal?

The biological family members in Tennessee were memorable, and Angela initially reconnected with one of her birth parents.

The other parent wanted nothing to do with her and newfound rainbow family.

Angelas research panned out and people were happy more so than not.

The documentary hit most of the right notes, but most adoption stories arent neatly tied up and happy.

Most public offenders routinely juggle one hundred plus clients at one time.

The insiders view of the American legal system is eye-opening.

The trouble is that each states law and mandatory prison time differs.

You watch this documentary and hope never to have to rely on a public offender.

Most law school graduates dont beat down the door to the public defenders office.

Brandys a big sister or best friend youd want in your corner.

I think shes destined to do this key in of work.

The job weighs on young lawyers who arent always equipped to handle the workload and emotional turmoil.

Those who break or almost break, go into private practice or join a firm.