THE RUINS OF LIFTA- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Following the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, the village of Lifta near Jerusalem was the one local Palestinian area left intact by occupying forces. This contemplative documentary traces the latter-day efforts to save Lifta from redevelopment.”
9/23/16- Early reviews look good for this documentary from Israel. TRDB.
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THE JAZZ LOFT ACCORDING TO W. EUGENE SMITH- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “In the mid-1900s, composer Hall Overton’s New York City loft was the hub of the jazz world. Luckily, the scene was captured by famed photojournalist and building resident W. Eugene Smith, whose life is the focal point of this fascinating documentary.”
9/23/16- Just 2 reviews but they are both very good. TRDB.
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THE LOVERS AND THE DESPOT- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this documentary thriller, a leading South Korean director and his former wife, a famous actress, find themselves abducted by North Korean agents and forced to make films for the government of dictator Kim Jong-il.”
9/23/16- Good reviews by the critics and poor ones by audiences. TRDB.
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CHICKEN PEOPLE- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “While many people view chickens as less-than majestic creatures, competitive poultry breeders — a large and eclectic flock — disagree. This lively documentary follows three breeders as they prepare for the all-important Ohio National Poultry Show.”
9/23/16- Very few reviews so far but all are good. One reviewer said that this documentary is much better than you’d expect. I hope so! TRDB.
12/28/16- Who knew that there were these competitions for chickens? As soon as I did I slowly got bored with this documentary. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
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AUDRIE & DAISY- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “After two high school girls in different parts of America suffered sexual assaults at the hands of “friends,” the young women were subjected to online bullying. While one survived, the other did not. This powerful documentary recounts their stories.”
9/23/16- Very good reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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SOUTHWEST OF SALEM: THE STORY OF THE SAN ANTONIO FOUR- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “During the “satanic panic” of the 1980s and ’90s — when reports of covens, cults and child abuse were rampant — four Texas lesbians were convicted of gang-raping two girls. More than 15 years later, the women continue to proclaim their innocence.”
9/16/16- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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SILICON COWBOYS- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “This absorbing documentary traces the rise and fall of Compaq Computer, a company founded in 1982 by three friends who decided to design and manufacture a personal computer that could challenge IBM’s dominance of the rapidly expanding PC market.”
9/16/16- Great reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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HILLSONG: LET HOPE RISE- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Springing from humble church roots, Hillsong United has since become one of the world’s most popular Christian rock bands. This upbeat documentary recounts the ascent of the 11-member Aussie group and follows them as they perform around the globe.”
9/16/16- Audiences liked this documentary much more than the critics. I can easily skip it. TRDB.
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DANCER- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Though blessed with ballet skills that brought him global fame, Sergei Polunin had misgivings about the meaning and worth of stardom. At the age of 25, he abandoned the dance world — a decision he candidly reflects on in this immersive documentary.”
9/16/16- Fair to good reviews from the critics and much better ones from audiences. I’ll see it. TRDB.
10/4/16- I enjoyed this movie very much. There was just enough dance in this documentary and I was able to understand what it meant for him to be a prodigy and also for him to leave it all behind. TRDB. Comcast On-Demand.
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A FAMILY AFFAIR- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “This offbeat personal documentary follows filmmaker Tom Fassaert to South Africa, where he meets his enigmatic 95-year-old grandmother and tries to unravel the mysterious truth about the family’s troubled past.”
9/16/16- Very good reviews from the critics and the full review sounds even more interesting. TRDB.
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