CANIBA- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Delving into the grim specter of human cannibalism, this chilling documentary focuses on Issei Sagawa, who in 1981 killed and partially ate a female classmate in Paris but was declared insane, deported to Japan and given his freedom five years later.”
10/20/18- Poor reviews for this awful sounding documentary. TRDB.
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ON HER SHOULDERS- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In 2014, jihadist forces overran the Yazidi religious community in Northern Iraq, kidnapping the women and forcing them to work as sex slaves — a story survivor Nadia Murad must retell countless times to get the world’s attention.”
10/20/18- Great reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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THE WALDHEIM WALTZ- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “History has an unfortunate propensity for repeating itself, as demonstrated in this incisive documentary about the rise of former U.N. Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim, who won the Austrian presidency in 1986 despite revelations about his Nazi past”
10/19/18- Great reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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HORN FROM THE HEART: THE PAUL BUTTERFIELD STORY- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Inducted into the rock ‘n’ roll and blues halls of fame, legendary harmonica player Paul Butterfield gets his due in this documentary that recounts his story via his words and music, and through interviews with his friends, family and peers.”
10/17/18- I’ve found 4 reviews so far– 3 are very good and 1 isn’t. TRDB.
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IMPULSO- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Bringing her unique spirit and artistic vision to the conventional world of flamenco, fiery dancer Rocío Molina has won over audiences and critics. This absorbing documentary follows her as she creates a show for Paris’ Chaillot National Théâtre.”
10/17/18- Just 1 review so far and it is poor. Still, I’ll put it on my list. TRDB.
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CHARM CITY- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “This immersive documentary looks at the continuing economic malaise of a poor black neighborhood in Baltimore over a three-year span, contrasting the efforts of community leaders with the grim realities of life on the city’s mean streets.”
10/17/18- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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THE SENTENCE- 2018. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. ” Rudy Valdez shows the aftermath of his sister Cindy’s 15-year sentence for conspiracy charges related to crimes committed by her deceased ex-boyfriend – something known, in legal terms, as “the girlfriend problem.”
10/11/18- Excellent early reviews. TRDB.
10/16/18- A sad documentary concentrating on the effect on a family from incarceration of the mother of 3 children. TRDB. HBO On-Demand.
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OVER THE LIMIT- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “For 20-year-old Margarita Mamun, a member of Russia’s rhythmic gymnastics team, doing her best is never enough — as chronicled in this behind-the-scenes documentary that follows her intensive preparations in the year leading up to the 2016 Olympics.”
10/11/18- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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WATERGATE- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Drawing on audiotapes, archival film, declassified records, re-enactments and reflections of those involved in the scandal, this documentary unspools a detailed chronicle of the Watergate story, showing how the issues it raised still persist.”
10/11/18-Just 3 reviews noted and they are all good but not great. TRDB.
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ABOVE AND BEYOND: NASA’S JOURNEY TO TOMORROW- 2018. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. ” ABOVE AND BEYOND celebrates NASA’s many accomplishments in space and catapults viewers forward to where it’s headed in the future.”
10/4/18- Just 2 reviews noted so far and they are fair at best for this documentary. TRDB.
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