ZIPPER: CONEY ISLAND’S LAST WILD RIDE- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “This social documentary highlights Coney Island’s unique charms and the efforts of residents and other advocates to save the area from redevelopment. Among the concerned locals is Eddie Miranda, who’s being forced to close his legendary Zipper ride.”
8/9/13- Good reviews all around. TRDB.
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THE UNITED STATES OF AUTISM- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Seeking insight and answers for his son, a caring father travels across America to interview individuals and families dealing with autism — and discovers meaningful connections that lead to life-changing experiences for him and those he meets.”
8/9/13- The NY Times gave this a favorable review today but most critics haven’t weighed in yet. Audiences have liked it. TRDB.
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OFF LABEL- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “A pair of filmmakers explore the influence of prescription drugs by profiling “off label” pharmaceutical users who take medication in unintended ways. The result is an emotional and sobering look at health and healing.”
8/9/13- Poor reviews from everybody, including the NY Times today. TRDB.
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THE MACHINE WHICH MAKES EVERYTHING DISAPPEAR- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Filmmaker Tinatin Gurchiani asked auditioning young actors to simply talk about themselves, and turned the engaging results into their own film. This series of mini-interviews creates a fascinating cross-section of Georgia’s young people.”
8/9/13- A good review in today’s NY Times and from other critics as well. TRDB.
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THE GOOD SON: THE LIVE OF RAY BOOM BOOM MANCINI- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Decades after the fateful match in which Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini defeated Duk Koo Kim — which led directly to Kim’s tragic death — Kim’s son comes to meet the man who killed his father.”
8/9/13- Good reviews all around and also in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
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THE GARDENER- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Filmmaker Mohsen Makhmalbaf travels to Jerusalem, capital of the Baha’i faith, which has been outlawed in his native Iran for decades. The film examines Baha’i and captures debates on religion as a whole between the director and his atheist son.”
8/9/13- A good review in today’s NY Times as well as a good review on IMDB. TRDB.
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CUTIE AND THE BOXER- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Explore the work and marriage of Ushio and Noriko Shinohara, who took America’s art scene by storm after leaving Japan for New York. Each has created their own unique space, both in style … and in their 40-year relationship.”
8/6/13- Very good reviews. TRDB.
8/16/13- A very good review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
1/8/14- A very interesting documentary seen both as about the art and about a love story between the two artists. TRDB.
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JAMEL SHABAZZ STREET PHOTOGRAPHER- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “New York street culture photographer Jamel Shabazz’s images defined the visual impact of hip-hop culture, a style that quickly led to mainstream success. This character-rich documentary includes interviews with musicians and historians of the 1970s.”
8/2/13- A good review in today’s NY Times and a few good reviews from other sources. TRDB.
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WOODY ALLEN: A DOCUMENTARY- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “Iconic and influential director-writer-comedian Woody Allen granted unprecedented access for this in-depth profile of his award-winning career and controversial personal life. Highlights include interviews with collaborators and noted film critics.”
8/1/13- I really enjoyed this documentary and I laughed a lot as well. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
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THE ROMEOS- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “Meet the ROMEOWS (Retired Older Men Eating Out Wednesdays), college buddies now in their 70s who refuse to grow old gracefully. This spirited doc joins the guys as they share a meal, give one another grief and defy every aging myth in the book.”
7/19/13- A good review in today’s NY Times for this documentary. TRDB.
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