Posts filed under 'Documentary/History'
THE RUSSIAN WOODPECKER- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Affected as a boy by the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster, Ukrainian artist Fedor Alexandrovich travels to the Exclusion Zone to pursue his suspicions about the meltdown’s link to the Duga, a huge Soviet radio antenna located near the Chernobyl site.”
10/16/15- Excellent reviews by critics and good ones by audiences. TRDB.
8/3/16- A fascinating documentary with lots of unproven theories. TRDB.
Tags: drama
October 16th, 2015
FIELD NIGGAS- 2015.
Below is what 1 reviewer had to say— I’ve seen 4 other reviews– all very positive. TRDB.
“‘The combination is simple: a lot of slow motion portraiture combined with a soundtrack of snippets of people’s conversation and interview. This straightforward method yields one of the most powerful and compassionate statements on race, on politics, on class, on policing, on drugs, that I’ve encountered in contemporary American cinema.”- Zach Campbell Critics RoundUp.
Tags: documentary
October 16th, 2015
ALL THINGS MUST PASS: THE RISE AND FALL OF TOWER RECORDS- Synopsis by Netflix. “After dominating the retail music market for decades, Tower Records ultimately fell victim to the Internet and free streaming sites, providing an object lesson for businesses that fail to evolve in the face of changing marketplace realities.”
1o/28/15- Very good reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
October 16th, 2015
DEEP WEB. 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Providing a riveting look into the murky depths of cyperspace, this documentary provides the inside story on the arrest and trial of Ross Ulbricht — accused of being “Dread Pirate Roberts,” the creator of the online black market Silk Road.”
10/13/15- Fairly good reviews. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
October 13th, 2015
WINTER ON FIRE: UKRAINE’S FIGHT FOR FREEDOM- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “In 2013, Ukraine’s President Viktor Yanukovych announced a major policy shift that would strengthen the nation’s ties to Russia. His decision inflamed much of the populace, touching off three months of mass demonstrations and street violence.”
10/9/15- Several reviews have praised this documentary. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
October 9th, 2015
A WOMAN LIKE ME- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “The real life of author and terminal cancer patient Alex Sichel interweaves with the experiences of her fictional character Anna Seashell, as both women learn to face a devastating diagnosis and find the blessings in a life cut short.”
10/9/15- Just 2 reviews so far– 1 up (The NY Times) and 1 down. Sounds interesting and I’d give it a try. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
October 9th, 2015
POACHED- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “In the UK, rare egg collectors are a passionate group, but they are evolving into a criminal subculture. Their obsession drives them to poach thousands of eggs from nests and threatens to accelerate extinction for some of the world’s rarest birds.”
10/9/15- Just a few reviews so far but they are weak. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
October 9th, 2015
IN MY FATHER’S HOUSE- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “After rap artist Che “Rhymefest” Smith decides to raise his new family in his boyhood home on Chicago’s South Side, he learns that his estranged father is a homeless alcoholic living in the neighborhood and sets out to reestablish a connection.”
10/9/15- Very good reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
October 9th, 2015
A FASTER HORSE- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Put in charge of revamping the Ford Mustang in time for the 50-year anniversary of its introduction, automotive engineer Dave Pericak must take the new version of the classic muscle car from concept to showroom while preserving its legacy.”
10/9/14- No reviews as yet but it sounds interesting. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
October 9th, 2015
THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Synopsis by Netflix. “Traveling to seven diverse locations that are facing serious threats from climate change, this impassioned documentary outlines a plan for restructuring the global economy to turn back the looming threat of environmental disaster.”
10/2/15- Weak reviews. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
October 5th, 2015
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