DAWSON CITY: FROZEN TIME- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Using material from 1910s and ’20s silent films and newsreels that were found buried in Dawson City, Yukon, in 1978, director Bill Morrison put together this fascinating history of the gold rush boomtown.”
6/9/17- Great reviews for this documentary. One critic called it a masterpiece. TRDB.
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THE INCOMPARABLE ROSE HARTMAN- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “This documentary blend of art, biography and celebrities charts the career of New York City photographer Rose Hartman, whose iconic images of the rich and famous have made her a star in her own right.”
6/2/17- I’ve read 3 reviews and they are all very good. TRDB.
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FROM THE ASHES- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Focusing on the effects of coal’s resurgence as an energy source, this timely documentary examines the risks — including climate change and threats to public health — posed by a continuing reliance on coal.”
6/2/17- Just 3 reviews and they are all good. TRDB.
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LETTERS FROM BAGHDAD- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Dubbed the female Lawrence of Arabia, archaeologist Gertrude Bell swapped the strictures of Edwardian England for the wilds of the Arabian Desert, where she helped shape the modern Middle East. This documentary tells Bell’s story in her own words.”
6/2/17- Good reviews. TRDB.
3/3/19- Interesting and presented in a most unusual manner. Loved the old motion pictures. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
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RESTLESS CREATURE: WENDY WHELAN- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “For dancer Wendy Whelan, the New York City Ballet was home for 30 years. This engaging documentary paints a revealing portrait of the ballerina as she approaches retirement, facing physical challenges while trying to redefine herself as an artist.”
5/31/17- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
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OBIT- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Documentarian Vanessa Gould trains her lens on the famed obituary desk at the “New York Times,” where the unsung staff works meticulously to craft engaging accounts of momentous lives — from historical figures to celebrities to inventors.”
5/31/17- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
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LONG STRANGE TRIP: THE UNTOLD STORY OF THE GRATEFUL DEAD- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “To their fans, the Grateful Dead were more than a band: They represented a way of being. With newly released footage and interviews, this documentary looks at the ambitions, relationships and musical influences that drove the group’s 30-year journey.”
5/26/17- Great reviews! TRDB.
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JOSHUA: TEENAGER VS. SUPERPOWER- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “In 2014, mass demonstrations choked the streets of Hong Kong as citizens protested the Chinese government’s refusal to grant the region autonomy. This documentary focuses on teen dissident Joshua Wong, who rallied thousands to take to the streets.”
5/26/17- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB: ADIOS- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Adding a final chapter to the Buena Vista Social Club’s unexpected rise to fame, this engaging sequel to the 1999 documentary includes interviews with the remaining original band members and footage of their triumphant farewell tour.”
5/26/17- Poor reviews for this follow-up movie. I’ll probably see it on DVD at some point just for the music. TRDB.
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LEGION OF BROTHERS- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “In the immediate wake of 9/11, the U.S. military sent small units of Green Berets into Afghanistan, seeking to forge alliances with rebel groups. As chronicled in this documentary, their partnership helped rout the Taliban within months.”
5/10/17- Just 5 reviews but they are all positive. TRDB.
Add comment May 19th, 2017