Docs That Rock Podcast

Remastered : The Lion's Share begins with Rian Malan's search for the original writers of "The Lion Sleeps tonight" and how a quest which began to see the family get a share of the profits descended slowly into farce. 

As part of the Netflix Remastered series, The Lion's Share seeks to change the viewer's opinion of the music industry by examining the complexities of the legal case taken on behalf Solomon Linda's family and the priorities of the lawyers involved. 

An great watch for anyone interested in music rights.

Confronted by a perilous sea, bad weather, an unfinished boat and painfully slow progress, sailor Donald Crowhurst faces an impossible dilemma - to continue into the open ocean on his 1968 solo round-the-world race with a leaking boat or return home defeated and bankrupt. Using original 16mm footage, tape recordings and interviews, this film reconstructs one man's extraordinary physical and psychological journey.

"Katie" is a beautiful intimate look at the the evolution of Irish Boxing World Champion Katie Taylor as she attempts to rebuild her career after a year of turmoil. The documentary, directed by Ross Whitaker, is the origin story of a phenomenal Irish superwoman who fought all the way to the top. It is a must see for anyone who ever had a dream.

The episode was recorded on the eve of her unification bout with Delfine Persoon. Taylor won the fight and retained WBA, IBF, and WBO female lightweight titles.

For information on where to view this documentary, go to http://www.katietaylorfilm.com/showtimes#athome

To find out more about Katie Taylor, go to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katie_Taylor

To find out more about Venom films, go to http://www.venom.ie/films/documentary

This week we discuss Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy tapes. What can we say other than he is extremely wicked, shockingly evil and vile. Enjoy!