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with joy as she realizes her own hopes and
dreams in this very meaningful portrait of
First Lady Michelle Obama.
This books a great choice for children of all
ages and backgrounds. Parker and Jessica have
done an amazing job of capturing this very
significant experience. The illustrations are also
bold, beautiful and really draw the reader in.
To check out Parker Looks Up, or more
inspiring picture books, please visit the library
to apply for your free library card. These
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by the youth service desk, we’d love to help
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Entertainment
Film Review Check It Out
Enemies of the State Review: How a Teen
Anarchist Became America’s Worst Nightmare
By Morgan Rojas for Cinemacy
Matt DeHart may not have the same name
recognition as Julian Assange or Chelsea
Manning, but his self-proclaimed capability to
expose the U.S. government for what they
truly are: emotionless, ruthless, international
murderers is just as feared as the actions of
the aforementioned WikiLeaks founder and
US Army vet turned whistleblower. In the new
Police Reports
Monday, July 26th
A grand theft report was taken at 0753
hours from the 100 block of Whiting Street.
Unknown suspect(s) stole a catalytic converter
from the victim’s vehicle.
A grand theft report was taken at 0942 hours
from the 500 block of Bungalow Drive. Unknown
suspect(s) broke into a shed and took
miscellaneous tools.
A traffic accident (no injuries) report was
taken at 1343 hours from the 900 block of
Main Street, vehicle versus a structure.
A burglary report was taken at 1628 hours
from the 100 block of West Imperial Avenue.
Unknown suspect(s) took a security camera
and some car related items worth $500.00.
A petty theft report was taken at 1836 hours
from the 700 block of South Pacific Coast
Highway. The suspect stole items from the
store without paying for them.
One male adult was detained at 1810 hours
from the 200 block of North Douglas Street
and transported to Harbor General Hospital
for a 72-hour psychiatric evaluation.
A burglary (auto) report was taken at 1836
hours from the 400 block of North Pacific
Coast Highway. Unknown suspect(s) broke
into the victim’s vehicle and stole his property.
An online violation of a court order report
was taken at 0450 hours from the 800 block
of Main Street. The suspect violated a child
custody order.
An online misdemeanor hit and run report
See Police Reports, page 10
documentary Enemies of the State, viewers are
introduced to the DeHart family, a nerdy and
frantic family of three, who find themselves at the
center of espionage accusations when Matt’s ties
to Anonymous and the dark web are exposed.
Convinced of Matt’s innocence, the DeHart’s
believe that they’re being unfairly targeted by the
government in a wild conspiracy theory, which
sends them to seek asylum in Canada. Perhaps
they’re on to something, but their claims weaken
when evidence of child pornography on Matt’s
computer (plus victim statements) directly
point to him. But Mr. DeHart, a current pastor,
and Mrs. DeHart are in denial; instead of
confronting the possibility that their son might
be guilty, they come up with varied excuses.
Many times throughout the film we are left
wondering, are they really that oblivious,
blinded by a parent’s love? Or is the truth
really stranger than fiction?
Nominated for “Best Documentary Feature”
at the 2020 Tribeca Film Festival, Enemies of
the State was brought to the screen by some
heavy-hitters. Directed by Sonia Kennebeck and
executive produced by Errol Morris, the film
is a hybrid blend of documentary and fiction
storytelling from the perspective of unreliable,
biased narrators, which makes for an anxious
Enemies of the State, courtesy of IFC Films.
Parker Looks Up: An Extraordinary Moment
by Parker Curry and Jessica Curry,
Illustrated by Brittany Jackson
By Kristen Morell, Librarian,
El Segundo Public Library
Parker is very excited about her visit to the
Washington, DC’s National Portrait Gallery
with her baby sister, her mother, her best
friend Gia and Gia’s mother. The highlight of
Parker’s visit is when she comes across and
stops to look up at Amy Sherald’s transcendent
portrait of First Lady Michelle Obama. To
Parker Looks Up by Parker Curry and Jessica Curry.
Parker, this portrait not only represented the
First Lady of the United States, Parker saw a
queen, a beautiful and confident woman with
whom she identified. Parker’s admiration of
the portrait is noticed by a nearby museumgoer,
who takes a photo of a mesmerized
Parker as she gazes at the portrait. The photo
of Parker later becomes her book’s cover art.
Even at her young age, Parker recognizes
the significance of the portrait and is filled
See Film Review, page 10 Kristen Morell
Love Thy Neighbor
Dear El Segundoans,
The Herald staff and I only know so many El Segundoans, but
we want to learn about more of you. With 8,000 residents, we’re
sure there are some gems we may have overlooked or not been
aware of them. Do you have an interesting friend, neighbor or
student? With most of El Segundo sports and events on hold,
we are looking to do more El Segundo residents’ profiles. All
you have to do is ask their permission and send us their contact
information. Of course, if you find yourself
fascinating, send us your information too.
– Best to you all. HM.
Send your suggestions in to
letters@heraldpublications.com
Please have your nominee’s approval before you submit them as a nominee.