MEN AT LUNCH- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Inspired by the iconic 1932 snapshot of 11 unnamed workers eating lunch atop a steel girder during Rockefeller Center’s construction, documentarian Seán Ó Cualáin sets out to learn their identities, toasting the immigrant labor force in the process.”
9/4/13- This sounds interesting but it has received poor reviews so far. TRDB.
9/20/13- A poor review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
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JERUSALEM- 2013. Synopsis by IMDB. “JERUSALEM takes audiences on an inspiring and eye-opening tour of one of the worlds oldest and most enigmatic cities. Destroyed and rebuilt countless times over 5000 years, Jerusalems enduring appeal remains a mystery. What made it so important to so many different cultures? How did it become the center of the world for three major religions? Why does it still matter to us?”
9/4/13- No reviews as yet for this 45min. documentary. TRDB.
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GENERATION IRON- 2013. Synopsis by IMDB. “Generation Iron – examines the professional sport of bodybuilding today and gives the audience front row access to the lives of the top 7 bodybuilders in the sport as they train to compete in the world’s most premiere bodybuilding stage – Mr. Olympia.”
9/4/13- No reviews as yet. TRDB.
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LA MAISON DE LA RADIO- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Taking his cameras inside Paris’ Radio France, filmmaker Nicolas Philibert spotlights the personalities behind the station’s diverse programming and portrays them as a microcosm of the world at large.”
9/4/13- Mixed reviews from critics and audiences as well. The NY Times didn’t care for it. TRDB.
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WAMPLER’S ASCENT- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Wampler’s Ascent documents Steve Wampler as he attempts to become the first person with a disability to climb the biggest rock face in the world, El Captain in Yosemite National Park.”
8/30/13- Mixed early reviews. The NY Times gave it a qualified positive review today. TRDB.
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ONE DIRECTION: THIS IS US- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Award-winning documentarian Morgan Spurlock turns his camera on boy band phenomenon One Direction in this combination concert film and backstage pass. The film follows the multiplatinum group as they prepare for their 2013 world tour.”
8/3/13- An OK review in today’s NY Times and mixed re.views from others. TRDB
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HERB & DOROTHY 50X50- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “This follow-up to 2008’s Herb & Dorothy chronicles the Vogels’ mission to donate 2,500 works of art from their extensive collection. Bestowing 50 pieces to each state, the couple unwittingly opens a discussion on the role of art in the new century.”
8/26/13- Poor early reviews. TRDB.
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THE UNITED STATES OF FOOTBALL- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “Sean Pamphilon is a father first, football fan second. Thus, with his 12-year-old son set to play, Pamphilon begins to investigate the sport’s safety. This film documents his sometimes shocking findings about gridiron brain injuries.”
8/23/13- Weak reviews so far in general and from today’s NY Times. TRDB.
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THE TRIALS OF MUHAMMAD ALI- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Exploring issues of race, religion and wartime conscientious objection, this documentary gives viewers an inside look at Muhammad Ali’s biggest battle: his struggle to overturn a five-year prison sentence after refusing to fight in Vietnam.”
8/23/13- Good reviews in general and in today’s NY Times as well. Audiences have liked this film very much. TRDB.
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SALINGER- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Interviews with 150 of J.D. Salinger’s friends and colleagues shed light on the reclusive author in this absorbing documentary. High-profile writers and actors, including Martin Sheen, Gore Vidal and John Cusack, discuss how Salinger influenced them.”
9/6/13- Mostly poor reviews including the review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
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