Posts filed under 'Documentary/History'
FIRST: THE STORY OF THE LONDON 2012 OLYMPIC GAMES- 2013. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Follow 12 first-time Olympic athletes on the journey from their homes in different corners of the globe to meet their fate in London. This exclusive one-night event features the uplifting stories of 12 young warriors and includes exclusive personal interviews with America’s swimming sweetheart Missy Franklin, gymnastics hero John Orozco, boxing legend Queen Underwood and Australian BMX daredevil Caroline Buchanan as they discuss how the London 2012 Olympic Games changed their lives forever.”
5/14/13- No reviews as yet. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
May 13th, 2013
A GREEN STORY- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “A Greek man who came to the U.S. decades ago to start a company that sells environmentally friendly products learns he has cancer and little time to live. During his final days, he reflects on his early struggles as an immigrant businessman.”
5/14/13- No reviews as yet. TRDB.
5/24/13- A weak review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
May 13th, 2013
WE STEAL SECRETS: THE STORY OF WIKILEAKS- 2013. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Acclaimed documentarian Alex Gibney (Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room) takes the reins for this no-holds-barred look at one of the most unusual phenomena of early 21st century media. In 2006, an Iceland-based outfit called The Sunshine Press launched the website WikiLeaks.org. As run by Australian Internet activist Julian Assange, the site’s mandate involved regularly publishing top-secret documents and covert information, often regarding governments and their respective military operations.”
5/24/13- Very good review by everyone, including the NY Times today. TRDB.
6/13/13- A very timely documentary in our nation’s history. I liked the movie but I thought that the movie was a bit too long and I would have liked to understand Assange’s real psychological motivation for the risks he has taken. TRDB. Comcast On-Demand.
Tags: documentary
May 13th, 2013
PLIMPTON! STARRING GEORGE PLIMPTON AS HIMSELF- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “This captivating documentary about George Plimpton celebrates the rich and eclectic life of the man who worked and played as a writer, lion tamer, pro football quarterback, actor, musician, literary journal editor, trapeze artist and more.”
5/19/14- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
6/16/14– I liked this movie very much. More than dealing with his escapades this documentary got into the real man. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: documentary
May 13th, 2013
THREE SISTERS- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “In stark contrast to governmental claims that life in rural China is improving, three young sisters, ages 10, 6 and 4, live largely alone in their impoverished village, struggling with grueling field labor while their father works in a nearby town.”
5/10/13- A good review in today’s NY Times for this documentary. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
May 12th, 2013
RELEASED- 2013. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In this unforgettable story four extraordinary people–three men and a woman, each a convicted felon, who, by force of their own will, deep good nature, profound change in attitude and access to the finely tuned prisoner re-entry system of the Fortune Society, overcome a brutal past and defy the grim statistic that two out of every three prisoners released in the United States today will be back in prison within three years.”
5/10/13- Good review in today’s NY Times and mixed reviews from others. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
May 12th, 2013
THE SECOND MEETING- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “Twelve years after Zoltan Dani, commander of a Serbian anti-aircraft unit, shot down American pilot Dale Zelko’s stealth aircraft in 1999, the two meet again — and this poignant film documents their emotional journey to their second encounter.”
5/10/13- Poor reviews all around including today’s NY Times. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
May 12th, 2013
THE GIRLS IN THE BAND- 2010. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “They wiggled, they jiggled, they wore low cut gowns and short shorts, they kowtowed to the club owners and smiled at the customers…and they did it all, just to play the music they loved. THE GIRLS IN THE BAND tells the poignant, untold stories of female jazz and big band instrumentalists and their fascinating, groundbreaking journeys from the late 30?s to the present day. These incredibly talented women endured sexism, racism and diminished opportunities for decades, yet continued to persevere, inspire and elevate their talents in a field that seldom welcomed them. Today a new breed of gifted young women is taking their rightful place in the world of jazz which can no longer deny their talents.”
5/10/13- Great review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
May 12th, 2013
STATE 194- 2013. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “This fascinating question lies at the heart of STATE 194, a vital and revealing look deep inside Israel and Palestine at the men and women trying to seize an historic opportunity to end the conflict and make implementing the two-state solution a reality right now. From the halls of power, across youthful social networks and on the streets, it is a remarkable story of those who are attempting to transform an endangered thread of hope into something tangible.”
5/4/13- No reviews as yet. TRDB.
5/17/13- Today’s NY Times called this movie OK but coupled it with the frustration of the basic situation between the warring parties. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
May 4th, 2013
BIDDER 70- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “This documentary relates the saga of Tim DeChristopher, who brazenly bid $1.7 million to win 12 land parcels at a federal oil lease auction. With no intention of paying — and determined to protect the land — the activist begins a long legal battle.”
5/17/13- A very good review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
May 4th, 2013
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