MILFORD GRAVES FULL MANTIS- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “From his art-filled house and colorful garden in Jamaica, New York, percussionist and free-jazz pioneer Milford Graves reflects on life, music and the creative process in this well-crafted cinematic portrait featuring scorching performance footage.”
7/13/18- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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THE OTHER SIDE OF EVERYTHING- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Chronicling her Serbian family’s past and the nation’s history since World War II, filmmaker Mila Turajlic includes pointed and humorous conversations with her mother, Srbijanka, who was a political activist during the region’s decades of turmoil.”
7/12/18- Very good reviews by the critics and even better ones from audiences. TRDB.
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PATH OF BLOOD- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Seized video footage shot by jihadi forces in Saudi Arabia supplies much of the content for this eye-opening documentary that captures the passion of young extremists at an al-Qaida desert training camp.”
7/12/18- Fair reviews in general along with a few very good ones. TRDB.
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DARK MONEY- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In Montana, corporate campaign financing was prohibited for nearly a century, but “dark money” from anonymous corporate donors now skews the electoral process. This engrossing documentary follows citizens’ grassroots efforts to amend the situation.”
7/12/18- Very good reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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RYUICHI SACAMOTO: CODA- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Since the 1970s, Oscar-winning composer Ryuichi Sakamoto has been a central figure in expanding the profile of electronic music. Diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014, Sakamoto returns to make a new album, as chronicled in this reflective documentary.”
7/6/18- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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CONSTRUCTING ALBERT- 2018. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The most important revolution in culinary history took place in a remote cove on the Catalan coast. The Big Bang of creative discovery that was elBulli sparked from the minds of two brothers from a poor suburb of Barcelona, and gave birth to a new gastronomic universe. Since then the name Adri has become synonymous of creativity. Ferran is the famous maestro people know, however, with 29 years of a brilliant career behind him, the only recognition Albert has achieved is that of being the most underrated chef in the world.”
7/5/18- Fairly good reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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A SKIN SO SOFT- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Intent on sculpting their bodies into perfect masses of muscle, six Quebec bodybuilders — envious of one another — prepare for the next big competition, stretching the patience of family and friends in the process.”
7/5/18- Excellent reviews from the critics and just fair ones from audiences. TRDB.
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WHITNEY- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Whitney Houston’s stunning voice made her a pop-world icon and spawned a career that lasted from the mid-1980s through her tragic death in 2012. This comprehensive documentary charts the singer’s triumphant career and turbulent private life.”
7/4/18- Very good reviews by the critics and fairly good ones from audiences as well. TRDB.
11/27/18- I think that this was a beautifully done documentary and I enjoyed it very much. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
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THIS IS CONGO- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, conflict has raged for more than two decades. This eye-opening documentary puts a human face on the struggles by profiling four survivors: a mineral dealer, a tailor, a whistle-blower and an army colonel.”
6/29/18- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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LOVE, CECIL- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “A photographer, set and costume designer, and writer, Cecil Beaton takes his own turn in the spotlight in this engaging documentary that draws on personal diaries, archival footage and photos to profile one of the 20th century’s great tastemakers.”
6/29/18- Good reviews from the critics but poor ones from audiences. TRDB.
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