STRAY- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “STRAY explores what it means to live as a being without status or security, following three strays as they embark on inconspicuous journeys through Turkish society.”
3/5/21- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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‘TIL KINGDOM COME- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In this provocative look at strange political bedfellows, Israeli filmmaker Maya Zinshtein (Forever Pure, DOC NYC 2016) investigates the political alliance between American evangelicals and Israel’s right wing, and their influence on the Trump administration’s foreign policy.”
2/27/21- Great reviews by most critics. TRDB.
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UN FILM DRAMATIQUE- 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “When Parisian middle school Dora Maar opened its doors, 21 students from its first class began making a movie about their experiences. As the kids mature, so does their filmmaking in this fascinating self-portrait shot over a four-year period.”
2/27/21- Really poor reviews and I’d skip it. TRDB.
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PELE- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “This documentary feature tells the story of iconic footballer Pelé, his quest for perfection and the mythical status he attained.”
2/27/21- Fair reviews from the critics and from audiences as well. TRDB.
3/1/21- Although it was not perfect I liked this documentary that really was anchored by the legend himself. TRDB.
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THERE IS NO I IN THREESOME- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “An engaged couple decide before getting married they will try living in an open relationship, exploring the alternative to monogamy.”
2/14/21- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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RUTH: JUSTICE GINSBURG IN HER OWN WORDS- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg discusses the challenges she faced to make it all the way to the Supreme Court.”
2/13/21- Good reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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LIFE IN A DAY- 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “For this sequel to the 2011 documentary “Life in a Day,” director Kevin Macdonald pared down 15,000 hours of footage submitted from 192 countries, capturing events of a single day — July 25, 2020 — on our changed planet.”
2/6/21- Mixed reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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STRIP DOWN, RISE UP- Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In an effort to reclaim their bodies and lives, a group of women explores the intersections of movement and meaning in a powerful pole dancing program.”
2/6/21- I’ve seen just 4 reviews and they are all very good. TRDB.
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JUST DON’T THINK I’LL SCREAM- 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “During a self-imposed, six-month exile from the world, French director Frank Beauvais creates a cathartic diary of his life, using snippets from hundreds of films to link his personal struggles with various world events.”
1/30/21- Great reviews from the critics and just mediocre ones from audiences. TRDB.
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THE REUNITED STATES- 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “At a time when America is ripping apart at the seams, The Reunited States is a powerful and urgent documentary that follows the unsung heroes on the difficult journey of bridging our political and racial divides.”
1/30/21- Early reviews are good. TRDB.
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