BLACK MOTHER- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this engaging documentary, self-taught filmmaker and photographer Khalik Allah sets out to capture the beauty of his Jamaican homeland through its people, giving voice to residents from all walks of life.”
3/8/19- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
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APOLLO 11- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “The Apollo 11 mission that took Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin to the moon comes to life again in this documentary that uses a wealth of NASA materials — including recordings of in-flight conversations — to create an immersive experience.”
3/1/19- Great reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
6/2/19- I didn’t think it was that special– just OK. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
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SHARKWATER EXTINCTION- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Continuing the crusade of its 2006 predecessor “Sharkwater,” this documentary sequel details the massive effect of the illegal shark fin industry, which has contributed to a 90 percent decline in the global shark population over the past 30 years.”
3/1/19- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
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MAPPLETHORPE- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “This engaging biopic charts the life and legacy of controversial photographer Robert Mapplethorpe, who sends shock waves through the modern art world with his provocative exhibits before his untimely death in 1989.”
3/1/19- Poor reviews from the critics and OK ones from audiences. TRDB.
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JOSEPH PULITZER: VOICE OF THE PEOPLE- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “At a time when the news media is being maligned and undermined, this well-crafted documentary recounts the story of transformational publisher Joseph Pulitzer, who took on a popular president (Teddy Roosevelt) to ensure freedom of the press.”
3/1/19- Just 3 reviews so far– 2 up and 1 down for this documentary. TRDB.
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THE 5 BROWNS: DIGGING THROUGH THE DARKNESS- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “This compelling documentary charts the story of the Brown siblings, five piano prodigies who experience a rapid rise to fame but face a fall equally precipitous when the girls in the family learn that their father sexually abused all of them.”
2/27/19- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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PROSECUTING EVIL: THE EXTRAORDINARY WORLD OF BEN FERENCZ- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “This absorbing documentary profiles the last surviving member of the prosecution team at the Nuremberg war crimes trials, Ben Ferencz, who was 27 years old when he led the emotion-packed trial of Nazis from the Einsatzgruppen death squads.”
2/22/19- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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THE COMPETITION- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. ”
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WRESTLE- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Though Huntsville’s J.O. Johnson High has been on Alabama’s list of failing schools for years, its wrestling team is determined to win despite facing a bevy of obstacles, as chronicled in this affecting documentary.”
2/22/19- Very good reviews from the critics. TRDB.
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JIMI HENDRIX: ELECTRIC CHURCH- 2019. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Electric Church presents the legendary guitarist in full flight at the 1970 Atlanta Pop Festival before the largest US audience of his career.”
2/21/19- I’ve seen just 4 reviews and all were excellent. Audiences have enjoyed it as well. TRDB.
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