RUNNING WILD: THE LIFE OF DAYTON O. HYDE- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Dedicated to trying to protect wild horses in the Black Hills of South Dakota, Dayton Hyde emerges as a unique brand of hero in this bio-documentary. Hyde’s efforts include rescuing feral herds from government-sanctioned wild-horse roundups.”
10/4/13- A good review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
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THE SUMMIT- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Combining interviews, archival footage and recreations, filmmaker Nick Ryan sets out to uncover what went wrong when 11 people died on their way up the infamous K2 — the deadliest day in modern mountaineering history.”
10/4/13- Fairly good reviews and the NY Times liked it very much. TRDB.
4/30/16- I liked this movie although it was told in a somewhat confusing manner. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
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PARKLAND- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Based on Vincent Bugliosi’s book, this powerful drama takes place in the Dallas hospital where John F. Kennedy was brought after being shot on Nov. 22, 1963. Intertwining stories follow doctors, FBI agents, an unwitting cameraman and many others.”
9/25/13- Mixed reviews but many critics did not like this movie at all. TRDB.
10/4/13- The NY Times panned this movie today. TRDB.
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THE MUSLIMS ARE COMING!- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Hoping to counter Americans’ negative attitudes toward Islam, a clutch of Muslim-American comedians launch a national tour for laughs. This documentary chronicles their long, strange trip as they try to educate — and entertain — their audiences.”
9/20/13- A weak review in today’s NY Times and from others as well. TRDB.
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GENERATION IRON- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “This documentary goes beyond the muscle to tell the real stories of seven men competing for top bodybuilding honors as Mr. Olympia. Each participant shares his personal journey, motivations, challenges and triumphs on the road to victory.”
9/20/13- Mixed reviews in general and from the NY Times as well. TRDB.
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AFTER TILLER- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “AFTER TILLER paints a complex, compassionate portrait of these physicians who have become the new number-one targets of the anti-abortion movement.”
9/20/13- A good review in today’s NY Times and from most critics as well. TRDB.
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ARISE- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Daryl Hannah narrates this documentary that uses poetry, music and art to spotlight global women who share a new vision for environmental stewardship. From rainforests to cities, these women search for ways to live in balance with nature.”
9/20/13- An OK review in today’s NY Times. The review said that the movie making was not as good as the subject of this documentary. TRDB.
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INEQUALITY FOR ALL- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Discussing numerous issues in clear and accessible language, former U.S. labor secretary and current UC Berkeley professor Robert Reich makes a compelling case about the serious crisis the U.S. faces due to the widening economic gap.”
9/15/13- Very good reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
9/27/13- A good review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
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SAMPLE THIS- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “This doc traces rap’s origins from 1973, when DJ Herc’s “Apache” used the first sample, with some surprising side trips along the way. Music luminaries reveal where Charles Manson, RFK’s assassination and a former Beatle fit into hip-hop history.”
9/13/13- Good reviews all around and the NY Times liked it in today’s review. TRDB.
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MONEY FOR NOTHING: INSIDE THE FEDERAL RESERVE- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Focusing on the nation’s 2008 financial meltdown, this sober documentary looks at the role the Federal Reserve played in igniting the crisis. Interviews with economists and government officials reveal diverse opinions about the Fed’s past and future.”
9/13/13- Mixed reviews by critics. The NY Times did not care for it but audiences have liked it alot. TRDB.
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