DREAM/KILLER- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “When his 19-year-old son, Ryan, is wrongly convicted of murder and sentenced to 40 years, Bill Ferguson begins a 10-year crusade to prove Ryan’s innocence. This gripping crime documentary traces Ferguson’s tireless battle with the judicial system.”
12/4/15- Just 1 professional review and it’s positive. Sounds interesting. TRDB.
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BIKES VS. CARS- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Gas-powered transportation has long dominated the landscapes of most major American cities, creating air pollution and chronic traffic congestion. This compelling documentary argues that the broader use of bicycles could be part of the solution.
12/4/15- Mixed professional reviews but audiences have liked it. TRDB.
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ALMOST THERE- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “When Dan Rybicky and Aaron Wickenden met Peter Anton, they were more taken with the man than his art. But a visit to his home revealed a trove of collage diaries that left them awestruck. This film reveals their efforts to get the work seen.”
12/4/15- Excellent reviews from audiences and I’ve seen just 4 professional reviews and they are all very good. TRDB.
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IN JACKSON HEIGHTS- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Famous for his profiles of institutions ranging from prisons to ballet companies, Frederick Wiseman turns his lens on something different: a community. The result is a riveting portrait of Jackson Heights, Queens, where 167 languages are spoken.”
12/1/15- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
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JACO- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Offering an in-depth profile of Jaco Pastorius, one of the most respected bass guitar players of his time, this engrossing documentary chronicles his life, his music and his strong influence on a younger generation of bassists.”
12/1/15- I’ve seen a single review and it was OK. TRDB.
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KILLING THEM SAFELY (TOM SWIFT AND HIS ELECTRIC RIFLE- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Created as a safer alternative to police deployment of firearms, Taser guns have provoked controversy and criticism in the wake of an increasing number of deaths resulting from their use. This documentary explores both sides of the issue.”
11/27/15- Very good reviews. TRDB.
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KARSKI & THE LORDS OF HUMANITY- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “On a mission to investigate Nazi atrocities against European Jews during World War II, Jan Karski risked his life by infiltrating the Warsaw ghetto to gather proof and inform Allied leaders, as chronicled in this compelling documentary.”
11/27/15- I’ve seen just 2 reviews and they are both good. TRDB.
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STINK- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “When he notices an offensive odor emanating from his child’s pajamas, filmmaker Jon Whelan tracks down the source, discovering in the process that thousands of products on U.S. store shelves contain chemicals whose safety remains unproved.”
11/24/15- All reviews that I’ve seen are positive although not terrific. TRDB.
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JANICE: LITTLE GIRL BLUE- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this insightful portrait of 1960s rock legend Janis Joplin, private letters and interviews with her family, friends and colleagues reveal a fragile soul whose overpowering voice made her a superstar before her death from a drug overdose at age 27.”
11/24/15- Very good reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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IRAQI ODYSSEY- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Iraq’s unhappy and turbulent history since the 1950s is vividly recalled through the illuminating lens of Iraqi director Samir, who details his family’s reluctant departures as exiles over the course of 50 years.”
11/24/15- Just 1 review and it’s good. TRDB.
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