DESTINATION UNKNOWN- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this searing historical documentary, 12 survivors of the Nazi death camps in World War II share their painful memories, along with the often-incredible stories of their struggles to make new lives for themselves after the war.
11/10/17- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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NO STONE UNTURNED- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “This compelling documentary revisits the 1994 murder of six Irishmen who were watching a World Cup soccer match in their local pub. Filmmaker Alex Gibney’s re-examination of the unsolved crime unearths evidence of government complicity and cover-up.”
11/10/17- Fair reviews at best for this documentary. TRDB.
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11/8/16- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “As Americans went to the polls on Nov. 8, 2016, to elect a new president, more than 40 filmmakers began capturing the event. From a West Virginia coal miner to a New York City taxi driver and more, this documentary shares their differing viewpoints.”
11/3/17- OK reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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DREAM BOAT- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Once a year the Dream Boat sets sail for a cruise exclusively for gay men. Far from their families, political restrictions and internal boundaries, we follow five men from Poland, Palestine, India, France and Australia on a quest to live an authentic life. The cruise promises seven days of dancing, sunshine, sex, and freedom — but the men are also faced with loneliness, doubt and insecurity. In the search for a satisfying future, how many hopes will the DREAM BOAT fulfill?”
11/3/17- Just 4 reviews so far– 3 positive and 1 negative. TRDB.
12/9/17- Of minimal interest as we’ve heard it all before– just not on a cruise ship. TRDB. Netflix. Streaming.
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A GRAY STATE- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “When David Crowley and his family turn up dead in their Minnesota home, conspiracy theories abound thanks to Crowley’s in-process film depicting a federal government run amok. But what really happened? This fascinating documentary seeks to find out.”
11/3/17- Great reviews by the critics and just fair ones by audiences. TRDB.
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ALONG FOR THE RIDE- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Larger than life — and as eccentric as any role he played — Dennis Hopper provides rich fodder for this biographical documentary that draws on the memories (and interviewing skills) of the actor’s longtime friend Satya de la Manitou.”
11/3/17- Very few reviews so far and they are mixed. TRDB.
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WAIT FOR YOUR LAUGH- 2017. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. ” Rose Marie’s rise to fame began at the age of four with her own NBC radio show. As she grew, she went from the stages of Vaudeville to the bright lights of Vegas, to some of the most iconic television shows. But it’s not just credits like The Dick Van Dyke Show and Hollywood Squares that make her life so memorable. Characters like Al Capone, Bugsy Siegel, and Jerry Lewis all played a part in this woman’s story of fame, love, tragedy, and success. A woman’s ninety-year career is also the greatest untold story in Show business.”
11/3/17- Very good reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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GILBERT- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “With an outsized personality and a penchant for finding humor where others may not, Gilbert Gottfried isn’t someone who seems vulnerable. But that’s the trait that comes to the fore in this revealing portrait of the man behind the comedic mask.”
11/3/17- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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MANSFIELD 66/67- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Blond, busty and beautiful, Jayne Mansfield was as famous for her offscreen high jinks as for her onscreen roles. This documentary looks at the final two years of her life, including her liaison with a Satanist, which some believe led to her death.”
11/1/17- Very good reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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RUMBLE: THE INDIANS WHO ROCKED THE WORLD- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Although routinely omitted from pop music archives, the substantial contributions of Native American musicians in an array of genres are detailed in this compelling documentary featuring stars ranging from Jimi Hendrix to Buffy Sainte-Marie.”
10/31/17- Excellent reviews from both critics and audiences. TRDB.
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