SUPER SIZE ME 2- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “After exposing the health consequences of an all-fast-food diet in his 2004 documentary, Morgan Spurlock shines a light on the dark side of agribusiness — and the food industry’s dubious health claims — by opening his own chicken restaurant.”
9/5/19- Weak reviews. Looks like the original was better. TRDB.
Add comment September 5th, 2019
THE MIRACLE OF THE LITTLE PRINCE- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “This insightful documentary travels the globe to profile translators of the beloved children’s book “The Little Prince,” who recount how their interpretations became instruments to rediscover or preserve their disappearing native languages.”
8/28/19- Mixed reviews but it does sound interesting. TRDB.
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BENNETT’S WAR- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. ” Wounded by an improvised explosive device, Army Ranger Marshall Bennett receives a medical discharge and comes home to find his dad in dire economic straits. To earn money, Marshall returns to motocross racing — but it comes with a huge health risk.”
8/27/19- No reviews as yet but it sounds like it could be interesting. TRDB.
Add comment August 27th, 2019
FRIEDKIN UNCUT- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “At the end of his career, director William Friedkin (the man behind “The Exorcist” and “The French Connection”) reflects on his artistic journey. Many of his colleagues, including Ellen Burstyn and Willem Dafoe, also share anecdotes and musings.”
8/22/19- Good reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
Add comment August 22nd, 2019
THE AMAZING JOHNATHAN DOCUMENTARY- 2019. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “What begins as a documentary following the final tour of a dying magician — “The Amazing Johnathan” — becomes an unexpected and increasingly bizarre journey as the filmmaker struggles to separate truth from illusion.
8/15/19- Very good reviews. TRDB.
Add comment August 15th, 2019
MIKE WALLACE IS HERE- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “When it came to asking tough questions, longtime “60 Minutes” reporter Mike Wallace pulled few punches. This documentary takes a similar approach, using a wealth of archival footage to explore what made the journalist tick and how his career evolved.”
7/26/19- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
12/31/19- An excellent documentary where you learn about the subject through interviews he has conducted with subjects, lots of which are famous people. TRDB.
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