SCANDALOUS- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “When Generoso Pope Jr. bought the “National Enquirer” in 1952, he rebranded the racing publication as a mass-market tabloid. Through interviews with ex-staffers and media observers, this documentary examines the scandal-filled paper’s influence.”
11/17/19- Fair to good reviews in general for this documentary. TRDB.
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THE KINGMAKER- IMELDA MARCOS- 2019.At age 90, Imelda Marcos — the Philippines’ former first lady — continues to wield enormous influence in the country she and her husband presided over for decades as she steers her son’s bid for the vice presidency.”
11/8/19- Very good reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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AMERICAN DHARMA- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Famed documentarian Errol Morris trains his lens on one of the most divisive figures on the political landscape — alt-right ideologue (and film buff) Steve Bannon — in a wide-ranging conversation that will leave viewers unsettled.”
11/1/19- Fair reviews for this documentary that sounds self-serving. TRDB.
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THE APOLLO- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “This in-depth documentary charts the long and rich history of New York City’s Apollo Theater, which has served as the launching pad for artists such as Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Jimi Hendrix, Dave Chappelle and many more.”
11/1/19- Very good reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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MIDNIGHT TRAVELER- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Targeted by the Taliban in 2015, Afghan director Hassan Fazili flees to Europe with his family. This immersive documentary — shot by Fazili, his wife and two daughters on a cell phone — captures their perilous three-year journey.”
10/16/19- Excellent reviews from the critics and good ones from audiences. TRDB.
10/22/19- A tribute to courage and fortitude. I liked it. At the Theater.
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FANTASTIC FUNGI- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “This illuminating documentary looks at the strikingly diverse properties of various mushrooms growing worldwide, detailing their myriad benefits and uses — including the vital role they play in the health of ecosystems and humans.”
10/11/19- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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EMANUEL- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “National headlines blazed the story: Churchgoers Gunned Down During Prayer Service in Charleston, South Carolina. After a 21-year-old white supremacist opened fire in Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, nine African Americans lay dead, leaving their families and the nation to grapple with this senseless act of terror. Featuring intimate interviews with survivors and family members, Emanuel is a poignant story of justice and faith, love and hate, examining the healing power of forgiveness.”
10/11/10- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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TATTOO UPRISING- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “The history of tattoos — from ancient times to their current renaissance — is chronicled in this comprehensive documentary that examines Western fascination with Polynesian tattoo art after Capt. James Cook was exposed to South Seas cultures.”
10/6/19- Just 2 reviews so far and they are both positive. TRDB.
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ANTHROPOCENE: THE HUMAN EPOCH- Synopsis by IMDB. “Filmmakers travel to six continents and 20 countries to document the impact humans have made on the planet.”
9/25/19- Good early reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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JIM ALLISON: BREAKTHROUGH- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Though Jim Allison lost his mom to cancer at age 11, he found his life’s purpose: to find a cure for her killer. This documentary charts the struggle by Allison — now an immunologist — to get the medical community to accept his landmark discovery.”
9/24/10– I’ve seen just 1 review and it is very good. TRDB.
Add comment September 24th, 2019