Posts filed under 'Documentary/History'
THE WORK- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Twice a year, California’s Folsom Prison opens a group therapy program to inmates and outsiders. This documentary, codirected by a court videographer who’s a veteran of the sessions, offers a look into the participants as they delve into their pasts.”
10/27/17- Great reviews by everyone. TRDB.
4/9/18- An extremely creative movie with great reviews. Personally, I had difficulty watching the “soft side” of these brutes who are in prison for violent acts. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
Tags: documentary
October 30th, 2017
MULLY- 2017. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “What happens when a six-year-old boy in Kenya is abandoned by his family and left to raise himself on the streets? Mully is no ordinary rags-to-riches tale. It’s the true story of Charles Mully, whose unlikely stratospheric rise to wealth and power leaves him questioning his own existence, searching for meaning in life.”
10/27/17- Just a few professional reviews and they are all very good. Audiences have loved it. TRDB.
October 30th, 2017
BILL NYE: SCIENCE GUY- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Bill Nye, who’s famous for making science fun and engaging for kids, targets the millennial generation with this illuminating documentary that looks at the dangers and challenges of global climate change.”
10/27/17- Excellent reviews by the professionals and fair to good ones by audiences. TRDB.
October 30th, 2017
JOAN DIDION: THE CENTER WILL NOT HOLD- 2017. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Across more than 50 years of essays, novels, screenplays, and criticism, Joan Didion has been our premier chronicler of the ebb and flow of America’s cultural and political tides with observations on her personal – and our own – upheavals, downturns, life changes, and states of mind. In this intimate, extraordinary documentary, actor and director Griffin Dunne unearths a treasure trove of archival footage and talks at length to his “Aunt Joan” about the eras she covered.”
10/27/17- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
October 28th, 2017
ONE OF US- 2017. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “One of Us explores the opaque world of Hasidic Judaism through a cadre of fascinating characters. Through unique and intimate access over the span of three years, acclaimed observational filmmakers Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady (Jesus Camp, Detropia) delve into the lives of three brave individuals who have recently made the decision to leave the insular ultra-orthodox community at the expense of all else, including relationships with their family members.”
10/2/17- Excellent reviews from critics and fair ones from audiences. TRDB.
10/24/17- An excellent documentary and highly recommended. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
October 20th, 2017
JANE- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “The discovery of half-century-old footage of celebrated primatologist Jane Goodall and her jungle menagerie of chimpanzees provides a new and engrossing look at her lifetime of work with humans’ closest evolutionary relatives.”
10/20/17- Great reviews!! TRDB.
Tags: documentary
October 20th, 2017
LIBERATION DAY- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Famed for their glum cover versions of popular tunes, Slovenian art-rockers Laibach become the first rock band invited to play North Korea. This documentary chronicles the culture clashes and censorship issues that unfold before the performance.”
10/20/17- Poor reviews by the critics but audiences have liked this movie very much. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
October 20th, 2017
DEALT- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Although Richard Turner lost his sight early in life, his determination to become a virtuoso card magician would bring him global fame. In this fascinating documentary, Turner shares his unique perspectives on his life and his craft.”
10/20/17- Very good reviews from critics and audiences. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
October 20th, 2017
AIDA’S SECRETS- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “This moving documentary chronicles the reunion of brothers Izak and Shep, born in the same refugee camp in postwar Germany yet unaware of each other’s existence for 65 years. But they soon learn there’s more to the story, including a family secret.”
10/20/17- Audiences have loved this movie and I’ve seen 4 professional reviews and they are all excellent. TRDB.
3/7/18- This was a wonderful documentary with many twists and turns in an attempt to find the truth. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
Tags: documentary
October 20th, 2017
PROFESSOR MARSTON & THE WONDER WOMEN- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “This biopic centers on Harvard psychologist William Marston, the man who created Wonder Woman, and imbued the iconic character with the feminist ideals of his wife, Elizabeth, and the other woman in their polyamorous relationship, Olive Byrne.”
10/16/17- Very good reviews for this drama. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
October 16th, 2017
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