REINVENTING ROSALEE- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this affectionate portrait, filmmaker Lillian Glass captures the indomitable spirit of her mother, Holocaust survivor Rosalee Glass, who began life anew in her 80s by becoming an actress — and at age 100, a musher.”
4/5/19- Very good reviews from audiences. TRDB.
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BLOWIN’ UP- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In a Queens, New York, courtroom, Judge Toko Serita and her colleagues are revolutionizing the way the law deals with prostitution by allowing the accused to complete counseling sessions to get the charges dismissed, as detailed in this documentary.”
4/5/19- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
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TIGERLAND- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “With tigers edging toward extinction, this timely documentary focuses on the efforts of Russian scientist Pavel Fomenko and Indian conservationist Kailash Sankhala — two men separated by five decades — to save the big cats.
3/29/19- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
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THE BRINK- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this fascinating documentary, director Alison Klayman begins filming political firebrand Steve Bannon a week after he leaves his White House post, following him around the world as he stokes the flames of a global “populist movement.”
3/29/19- OK reviews. TRDB.
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ROLL RED ROLL- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “In Steubenville, Ohio, high school football is king. So, when two gridiron stars rape a girl — in an attack recorded on social media — most of the town looks the other way. This compelling documentary examines the culture driving such behavior.”
3/22/19- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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THE EYES OF ORSON WELLES- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Unspooling as a missive written to legendary auteur Orson Welles, this fascinating documentary examines the artwork that he left behind, including drawings and paintings that provide insight into his visual thinking.
3/15/19- Excellent reviews by the critics and very good ones by audiences. TRDB.
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COMBAT OBSCURA- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “As a combat cameraman in Afghanistan from 2011-12, Miles Lagoze’s primary role was to gather footage for use in Marine Corps recruiting. But his camera kept rolling after the battles ended, capturing the boredom, banality and futility of endless war.”
3/13/19- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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MY GENERATION- 2018. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “British film icon Michael Caine narrates and stars in My Generation, the vivid and inspiring story of his personal journey through 1960s London.”
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ISLAND OF THE HUNGRY GHOSTS- 2018. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Detainees from the detention center on Christmas Island recount their stories to a trauma therapist who attempts to advocate their cause. Covering the ancient traditions of humans and animals on the island, and the many secrets that will never be known in the jungle, the movement of both species is examined as they attempt to survive.”
3/8/19- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
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FERRANTE FEVER- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Loved the world over for a body of work that includes her quartet of “Neapolitan Novels,” Elena Ferrante has long hidden her identity behind a pseudonym. This engaging documentary examines her work to analyze its universal appeal.”
3/8/19- Poor reviews. TRDB.
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