Posts filed under 'documentary'

ANOTHER BODY

ANOTHER BODY- 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “ANOTHER BODY follows a college student’s search for answers and justice after she discovers deepfake pornography of herself circulating online.”

10/20/23- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.

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SILVER DOLLAR ROAD

SILVER DOLLAR ROAD- 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “From Academy-Award Nominee Raoul Peck, Silver Dollar Road follows the story of the Reels family as told by the matriarch Mamie Reels Ellison and her niece Kim Renee Duhon, two fierce women defending their rights and fighting to protect their ancestor’s land and their brothers and uncles Melvin and Licurtis, who were incarcerated for eight years for refusing to leave their homes.”

10/2/23- Fair reviews for this documentary. TRDB.

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NYAD

NYAD-2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A remarkable true story of tenacity, friendship and the triumph of the human spirit, NYAD recounts a riveting chapter in the life of world-class athlete Diana Nyad. Three decades after giving up marathon swimming in exchange for a prominent career as a sports journalist, at the age of 60, Diana (four-time Academy Award nominee Annette Bening) becomes obsessed with completing an epic swim that always eluded her: the 110 mile trek from Cuba to Florida.”

10/28/2023- Good but not great reviews for this drama/ documentary. TRDB.

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THE INSURRECTIONIST NEXT DOOR

THE INSURRECTIONIST NEXT DOOR- 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In her 15th HBO documentary film, Alexandra Pelosi turns her camera on some of the people who stormed the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. Through a series of candid interviews conducted over the last two years, Pelosi talks to several individuals charged with crimes for their participation in the unprecedented events of the day. Pelosi was inside the U.S. Capitol on January 6th, witnessing the events first-hand.”

10/18/23- Just a few reviews so far and they are excellent. TRDB.

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TAYLOR SWIFT

TAYLOR SWIFT- 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The cultural phenomenon continues on the big screen! Immerse yourself in this once-in-a-lifetime concert film experience with a breathtaking, cinematic view of the history-making tour.”

10/13/23- Great reviews for this documentary. TRDB.

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PLAN C

PLAN C- 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A determined group of blue state advocates, midwives and doctors have been networking to increase access to abortion pills in the United States outside of a clinic setting, regardless of where you live. ”

10/12/23- Very good reviews for this documentary. TRDB.

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THE MISSION

THE MISSION- 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Every year, over 60,000 young missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are sent across the world to preach their gospel. Sundance Film Festival selection THE MISSION follows four Latter-day Saints teenagers from their training in Utah to their missions in Finland, home of Europe’s most private and secular people.”

19/12/23- Fair reviews for this documentary. TRDB.

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JOAN BAEZ 1 THE ERAS TOUR

JOAN BAEZ I AM A NOISE- 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Neither a conventional biopic nor a traditional concert film, JOAN BAEZ I AM A NOISE is a raw and intimate portrait of the legendary folk singer and activist that shifts back and forth through time as it follows Joan on her final tour and delves into her extraordinary archive, including newly discovered home movies,”

10/12/23- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.

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LAST STOP LARRIMAH

LAST STOP LARRIMAH- 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Nestled deep in the Australian Outback is the remote town of Larrimah and its 11 eccentric residents. When Paddy Moriarty and his dog Kellie left the local pub and vanished in December of 2017, a long history of infighting is unveiled as the remaining residents become suspects in an unfolding investigation.”

10/11/23- Excellent reviews for this documentary from Australia.  TRDB.

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NO ACCIDENT

NO ACCIDENT- 22023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In the aftermath of a deadly 2017 rally in Charlottesville, Va., attorneys Roberta “Robbie” Kaplan and Karen Dunn file a civil lawsuit against 17 white nationalist leaders and organizations.”

10/11/23- Few reviews for this documentary but they are all good. TRDB.

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