GOODNIGHT BROOKLYN: THE STORY OF DEATH BY AUDIO- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “This nostalgic documentary laments the 2014 closing of Brooklyn, New York’s fabled underground music club Death By Audio and the inexorable pressure of real-estate prices driving out much-loved community institutions.”
12/2/16- Just 3 reviews so far– 2 really poor and 1 really good. We’ll see. TRDB.
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BEST AND MOST BEAUTIFUL THINGS- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Though 20-year-old Michelle Smith is legally blind and has Asperger’s syndrome, neither has prevented her from seeking her own path — which unexpectedly wends through a world that includes offbeat obsessions and kink.”
12/2/16- Great reviews!! TRDB.
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BOBBY SANDS: 66 DAYS- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “This potent documentary charts the life of jailed Irish Republican Army member Bobby Sands and one of the pivotal episodes in Northern Ireland’s conflict: his 66-day hunger strike, which inflamed emotions worldwide and ensured his status as a martyr.”
11/3/0/16- Excellent reviews by critics and good ones by audiences. TRDB.
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SEASONS- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “This enlightening nature documentary illustrates the dramatic and subtle effects of Earth’s changing weather cycle on the living patterns of animals and humans, stretching from 20,000 years ago to the present.”
11/25/16– Excellent reviews by the critics and poor ones by audiences. I think it’s worth a try. TRDB.
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UNCLE HOWARD- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “When he goes looking for the lost negative of his Uncle Howard’s 1983 documentary about writer William S. Burroughs, Aaron Brookner uncovers a wealth of footage, photos and letters — all of which he uses to craft this homage to the director.”
11/18/16- Very good reviews by both audiences and professionals. TRDB.
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OFF THE RAILS- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Diagnosed with Asperger’s, young Darius McCollum found refuge from bullies in New York City’s subway. Taught to drive the trains, Darius later began commandeering them — which became an uncontrollable obsession that’s landed him in lockup 32 times.”
11/18/16- Very good reviews for this odd sounding documentary. TRDB.
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MAGNUS- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “At age 13, chess whiz Magnus Carlsen set his sights on becoming the world chess champion. This absorbing documentary recounts Carlsen’s relentless pursuit of his goal, which he achieved only nine years later.”
11/18/16- Fairly good reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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THE ILLINOIS PARABLES- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Taking one state as her subject and exploring it through 11 chapters, or “parables,” documentarian Deborah Stratman ties narratives to specific geographic locations, demonstrating how belief systems shape our landscapes and identities.”
11/18/16- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
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BLOOD ON THE MOUNTAIN- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “West Virginia is rich in natural resources, yet its residents have benefited little from them. This documentary details how industrial concerns have controlled the state’s politics, economy and environment while failing to protect the populace.”
11/18/16– Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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BEST WORST THING THAT EVER COULD HAVE HAPPENED- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. ” new Stephen Sondheim-Harold Prince musical is always an event, so it was amid much fanfare that “Merrily We Roll Along” opened in 1981 — but the show closed 16 performances later. This nostalgic documentary recounts the experiences of the cast.”
11/18/16- Very good reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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