Posts filed under 'Documentary/History'
16 ACRES- 2012. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The rebuilding of the World Trade Center is the most architecturally, politically, and emotionally complex urban renewal project in American history. From the beginning, the rebuilding effort has been fraught with controversy, drama, delays and politics. The struggle has encompassed eleven years, nineteen government agencies, a dozen projects, and over $20 billion.”
11/16/12- A good review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
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November 16th, 2012
MEA MAXIMA CULPA- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “Filmmaker Alex Gibney explores the scourge of child sexual abuse in the Catholic Church, highlighting the story of five deaf men who spoke out about a priest who molested more than 200 children between 1950 and 1974.”
Rotten Tomatoes said “In MEA MAXIMA CULPA: SILENCE IN THE HOUSE OF GOD, Oscar (R)-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney examines the abuse of power in the Catholic Church through the story of four courageous deaf men, who in the first known case of public protest, set out to expose the priest who abused them. Through their case the film follows a cover-up that winds its way from the row houses of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, through the bare ruined choirs of Ireland’s churches, all the way to the highest office of the Vatican.”
11/16/12- Very good review in today’s NY Times and everywhere else as well. TRDB.
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November 16th, 2012
THE ROLLING STONES: CHARLIE IS MY DARLING- 2012. Synopsis by IMDB. “A documentary on the Rolling Stones that was shot in 1965 on a two-stop tour of Ireland, just as “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” was becoming a worldwide sensation.”
Great reviews. TRDB.
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November 15th, 2012
THE CENTRAL PARK FIVE- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “This piercing documentary examines the case of five teenagers, all African-American or Latino, who were convicted of the brutal rape of a white woman in Central Park in 1989. Years later, the confession of the real rapist set the jailed men free.”
Excellent reviews. TRDB.
4/29/13- A well researched and interesting documentary about this famous case with discussion of the societal ramifications involved. TRDB. Netflix.
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November 11th, 2012
GOTTFRIED HELWEIN AND THE DREAMING CHILD- 2012. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Gottfried Helnwein and The Dreaming Child offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the creation of The Child Dreams, an opera designed by world-famous Austrian artist Gottfried Helnwein for the Israeli Opera in Tel Aviv in 2010. Based on the play written by Israel’s most celebrated playwright, Hanoch Levin, the libretto portrays the hopes and dreams of children in search of freedom and peace.”
Very good early reviews. TRDB.
11/23/12- A fair review at best in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
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November 11th, 2012
BURN- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “Meet the firefighters of Detroit, who battle the nation’s highest arson rate in a bid to save their once-thriving city from virtual collapse. At the helm is commissioner Donald Austin, whose firebrand attitude has galvanized the city and its leaders.”
11/9/12- Good review in today’s NY Times and elsewhere as well. TRDB.
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November 10th, 2012
LUNCH- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “For 40 years, a group of comedy legends that includes Sid Caesar, Monty Hall and Carl Reiner has been meeting every two weeks for lunch. This documentary examines the strong friendships within the group, which has seen members come and go over time.”
11/9/12- Uniformly good reviews in general and in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
12/9/14- An excellent documentary with all of these legends. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
November 9th, 2012
HITLER’S CHILDREN- 2012. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “This documentary is about the descendants of the most powerful figures in the Nazi regime: men and women who were left a legacy that permanently associates them with one of the greatest crimes in history. What is it like for them to have grown up with a name that immediately raises images of murder and genocide? How do they cope with the fact that they are the children of … literally, not just metaphorically.”
11/16/12- A good review in today’s NY Times. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
5/28/13- A fascinating topic but the film didn’t really hold my interest. TRDB.
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November 9th, 2012
BONES BRIGADE- 2012. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Today skateboarding is omnipresent. Take a walk down any street in any town, and you are destined to see someone riding a skateboard. Well, it wasn’t always like that. In the early ’80s, skateboarding was fading away until Stacy Peralta brought a profoundly talented group of outsiders together and dubbed them the Bones Brigade. This documentary chronicles their epic rise, using awesome archival footage and moving first-person accounts from Brigade members Steve Caballero, Tommy Guerrero, Tony Hawk, Mike McGill, Lance Mountain, and Rodney Mullen, among others. Through passion, drive, creativity, and a surprising sense of teamwork, they revitalized the sport and influenced generations to come. BONES BRIGADE will blow the minds of anyone who grew up emulating these guys, but it also resonates for anyone who ever found a family or a purpose in an unexpected place.”
11/2/12- A weak review in today’s NY Times but other critics have liked it and so have audiences so far. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
November 4th, 2012
A MAN’S STORY- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “Celebrated menswear designer Ozwald Boateng is also a man of strong passions, as recorded in this revealing documentary filmed over 10 years. Boateng’s personal challenges are contrasted with the elation his designs inspire at London Fashion Week.”
11/2/12- A weak review in today’s NY Times but audiences seem to have liked this documentary. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
November 4th, 2012
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