QUINCY- 2018. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “QUINCY is an intimate look into the life of icon Quincy Jones. A unique force of nature in music and popular culture for 70 years, Jones has transcended musical and racial boundaries; his story is inextricably woven into the fabric of Black America.”
9/21/18- Very good reviews. TRDB.
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CALL HER GANDA- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “When a U.S. Marine on leave in the Philippines murders transgender sex worker Jennifer Laude in a motel room, three women — Jennifer’s mother, an investigative journalist and an activist lawyer — are determined to see justice served.”
9/21/18- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
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REVERSING ROE- 2018. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Forty-five years after it revolutionized abortion law in America, the landmark 1973 US Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade is once again at a crossroads. In their timely new documentary REVERSING ROE, filmmakers Ricki Stern and Annie Sundberg present a deeply illuminating look at the state of abortion and women’s rights in America.”
9/21/18- An informative and scary documentary questioning the future of Roe v. Wade. I liked it. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
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LOVE, GILDA- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Much-loved comedienne Gilda Radner — who succumbed to cancer at age 42 — left behind a wealth of audiotapes, videos and personal diaries, all of which provide an endearing cinematic portrait of her in this affecting documentary.”
9/19/18- Fairly good reviews. TRDB.
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FAHRENHEIT 11/9- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In June 2016, director Michael Moore predicted that Donald Trump would win the U.S. presidency and was proved correct five months later. This documentary tries to answer two key questions of the Trump era: How did we get here, and how do we get out?”
9/21/18- Very good reviews. TRDB.
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HALE COUNTY THIS MORNING, THIS EVENING- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Five years in the making, this lyrical documentary creates a revelatory picture of black identity in the South as cameras follow a group of African-American residents of Hale County, Alabama, going about their day-to-day lives.”
9/14/18- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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LETTER FROM MASANJIA- 2018. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “When an American mom discovers an SOS note stashed in a package from Kmart, she never imagines it will lead to the closure of Masanjia, China’s most notorious labor camp. When news of the note goes viral, the writer, a Chinese engineer who had been jailed for his spiritual beliefs, fears for his life and his family’s safety.”
9/14/18- Just 4 reviews of this documentary noted and they are all good. TRDB.
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I THINK WE’RE ALONE NOW- 2018. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. ” This documentary feature by director Sean Donnelly follows the adventures of two obsessed fans, 50 year old Asperger’s sufferer Jeff Turner, and 35-year-old intersex person Kelly McCormick who claim to be in love with 80’s teen-pop heartthrob Tiffany. With both humor and with sometimes heartbreaking sensitivity, Donnelly explores the lonely lives of these two people, classified by many as stalkers.”
9/14/18- Fair to good reviews from the critics and just fair ones from audiences. I’ll try to see this movie. TRDB.
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THE PUBLIC IMAGE IS ROTTEN- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Emerging on the punk scene as Johnny Rotten of the Sex Pistols, front man John Lydon became a rock ‘n’ roll icon. But when the group broke up, he started a new band, Public Image Ltd. — which he’s kept going in various forms for nearly four decades.”
9/13/18- Fair reviews at best. TRDB.
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SCIENCE FAIR- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In 2017, high school science students from across the globe convened in Los Angeles to compete in the annual International Science and Engineering Fair. This engaging documentary showcases the nine diverse finalists vying for a top prize of $75,000.”
9/13/18- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
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