CITIZEN JANE: BATTLE FOR THE CITY- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “In the 1960s, when urban renewal became synonymous with the destruction of historic neighborhoods, Jane Jacobs battled some of New York’s most powerful people to save places like Greenwich Village and Little Italy.”
4/21/17- Very good reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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MAURIZIO CATTELAN: BE RIGHT BACK- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Charting the life and career of artist and provocateur Maurizio Cattelan, this fascinating documentary looks at the influences and vision that inform his artistic creations, which include a sculpture of Pope John Paul II being struck by a meteorite.”
4/14/14- Just 3 reviews noted and they are all positive. TRDB.
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FINDING OSCAR- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “During Guatemala’s long civil war, government forces raided the village of Dos Erres and killed its residents. Thirty years later, a team seeking justice searches for a young boy who was spared and brought up by one of the killers.”
4/14/17- Fairly good reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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THE FREEDOM TO MARRY 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “In June 2015, the Supreme Court declared same-sex marriage legal. This film documents the journey to that historic decision — following Freedom to Marry founder Evan Wolfson and attorney Mary Bonauto over the final months of the campaign.”
4/13/17- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
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SHOT! THE PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL MANTRA OF ROCK- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Famed photographer Mick Rock’s wild ride began with a series of album covers for David Bowie, followed by iconic shots of Lou Reed, Iggy Pop and the Ramones. In this documentary, Rock’s reminiscences offer a colorful history of a golden musical era.”
4/7/17- Very good reviews. TRDB.
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I HATE MYSELF- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Turning her camera on one of life’s unknowns — what goes on behind closed doors in a romantic pairing — filmmaker Joanna Arnow documents her achingly dysfunctional relationship with poet James Kepple.”
4/7/17- Early reviews are mixed with a few awful ones in their too. TRDB.
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TONY CONRAD: COMPLETELY IN THE PRESENT- 2017, Synopsis by Netflix. “Jack of all trades and creative figure in New York City since the 1960s, Tony Conrad spent five decades bringing his avant-garde spirit to experimental films, musical projects and even public-access television, as recounted in this documentary.”
3/31/17– I’ve seen just 3 reviews and they are all excellent. TRDB.
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DAVID LYNCH: THE ART LIFE- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this candid look at the life of David Lynch, the eccentric film and TV auteur recounts — from his home and painting studio in the Hollywood Hills — the formative experiences that fueled and shaped his enigmatic imagination.”
3/31/17- Excellent reviews from everybody. TRDB.
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ALL THIS PANIC- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “This candid documentary follows seven adolescent girls growing up in New York, each ready to share their innermost thoughts with the camera. Shot over a three-year period, the film captures the teens’ attitudes and aspirations as they come of age.”
3/31/17- Very good reviews from the critics and audiences as well. TRDB.
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GOD KNOWS WHERE I AM- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “With no outpatient care plan and no safety net, 52-year-old Linda Bishop emerged from a three-year stint in a mental hospital only to die of starvation a few months later. This compelling documentary recounts her heartbreaking story.”
3/31/17- Mostly positive reviews but they were not wonderful. TRDB.
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