TWO: THE STORY OF ROMAN & NYRO- 2013. Synopsis by IMDB. “Combining over twelve years of footage and narrated by their twin sons, TWO: The Story of Roman & Nyro, follows legendary songwriter Desmond Child and his lifelong partner’s loving journey to create their new modern family.”
9/29/13- No reviews as yet. TRDB.
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SPINNING PLATES- 2013. Synopsis by IMDB. “Spinning Plates is a documentary about three extraordinary restaurants and the incredible people who make them what they are. A cutting-edge restaurant named the seventh-best in the world whose chef must battle a life-threatening obstacle to pursue his passion. A 150-year-old family restaurant still standing only because of the unbreakable bond with its community. A fledgling Mexican restaurant whose owners are risking everything just to survive and provide for their young daughter. Their unforgettable stories of family, legacy, passion and survival come together to reveal how meaningful food can be, and the power it has to connect us to one another.”
10/25/13- Fairly good reviews in general although the NY Times didn’t care for it. TRDB.
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WHEN I WALK- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “When 25-year-old director Jason DaSilva was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2006, he decided to document his struggles. In this wise and warm film, DaSilva explores the similarities we share as we each battle to overcome our individual problems.”
10/25/13- The NY Times liked this documentary and so did most critics. TRDB.
12/24/14- I liked this documentary very much and despite the topic the movie managed to balance the sadness and the hope for the future. TRDB.
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WE CAME HOME- 2013. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “We Came Home tells the story of Afghanistan through Afghan American artist, Ariana Delawari. Born into a suburban Los Angeles home, the same year the Soviets invaded Afghanistan, Ariana’s life unfolds parallel to the ever-changing events of her father’s homeland. Her parents name her after the ancient name of Afghanistan. Her home is filled with refugee relatives, parties with live Afghan music, and her father’s fierce dedication to his homeland.”
9/27/13- I’ve seen just 2 professional reviews and they were both good. Today’s NY Times was one of them. TRDB.
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THE TIME IS … NOW- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “This documentary profiles ordinary people who have endured tragedy and examines how they have evolved from victims into survivors, with psychologists and spiritual leaders offering commentary on the possibility of hope in troubled times.”
9/27/13- I’ve seen just 2 professional reviews and they were both poor. One was in today’s NY Times. Audiences have liked it very much. TRDB.
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THE PAW PROJECT- 2013. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The Paw Project documentary is an inspiring David and Goliath story of a grassroots movement to protect felines, both large and small, from the cruelty of declawing and how the movement has prevailed, despite the efforts of well-funded professional veterinary associations.”
9/27/13- Good reviews all around and in today’s NY Times as well. TRDB.
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THE NETWORK- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “This documentary tells the story of TOLO, Afghanistan’s first independent TV network, and the family that grew it into the nation’s largest broadcaster. The film follows the expansive staff, which faces an uncertain future as foreign troops withdraw.”
9/27/13- The few reviews I’ve seen are mixed. Audiences have liked it. TRDB.
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METALLICA THROUGH THE NEVER- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Veteran heavy metal band Metallica is captured live in 3D in this spectacular concert film, highlighted by a staged accident involving a crew member. Narrative bios of band members and a chronicle of Metallica’s career are also featured in the movie.”
9/27/13- A weak review in today’s NY Times but good reviews from others. TRDB.
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MUSCLE SHOALS- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “This tuneful documentary chronicles the musical legacy of Muscle Shoals, Ala., home of Fame Studios, where top musicians have flocked for decades. Keith Richards, Bono and other stars recount their experiences recording at the renowned facility.”
9/27/13- Very good reviews in general. Today’s NY Times did not care for it. TRDB.
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WINTER NOMADS- 2013. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Pascal, 53, and Carole, 28, are shepherds. In the month of November 2010, they embark on their long winter transhumance: four months during which they will have to cover 600 km in the Swiss-French region, accompanied by three donkeys, four dogs and a eight hundred sheep. An exceptional adventure is about to begin: they brave the cold and the bad weather day in day out, with a canvas cover and animal skins as their only shelter at night. This saga reveals a tough and exacting profession requiring constant improvisation and unflinching attention to nature, the animals and the cosmos.”
9/27/13- Very good reviews all around. TRDB.
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