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By Marty Brown
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Slice-of-life docu is mostly PR for Wahlberg's businesses.
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Wahl Street
What's the Story?
WAHL STREET begins in early 2020, when actor Mark Wahlberg appears to be in full bloom. He is shooting back-to-back movies while juggling his many business ventures, including a clothing line, a fitness company, and a fast food chain. Then the pandemic hits and everything comes to an abrupt halt. Wahlberg must figure out how to adapt his life and businesses to the demands of the shutdown, while taking care of the many people who depend on him for their livelihood.
Is It Any Good?
The 2020 COVID-19 shutdown seems to have turned what was meant to be a routine puff-piece about Mark Wahlberg's entrepreneurism into something of a teaching moment. Wahl Street cycles through Wahlberg's many business ventures, and only paints him in the best light. Throughout the series, Wahlberg is seen building relationships with his partners and employees, taking care of his family and those who depend on him, doing charitable works, relying on others, and showing empathy and understanding for those hit hard by the pandemic. Though it's essentially PR, and will likely appeal to his fans only, at least the messages are spot on.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about Mark Wahlberg. Where do you know him from? What was your opinion of Wahlberg before the documentary? Did your opinion change at all? Why or why not? What did you learn about him? What surprised you?
How does Wahlberg run his business ventures? Which of his tactics are successful? Which are not? What kind of relationships does he build through his businesses?
How does the pandemic impact Wahlberg's day-to-day life? What problems arise with his businesses? How does he deal with them? Does he have any positive experiences during the shutdown? What are they? What lessons does he learn?
TV Details
- Premiere date : April 15, 2021
- Cast : Mark Wahlberg
- Network : Max
- Genre : Reality TV
- TV rating :
- Last updated : April 16, 2021
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