PAUL TAYLOR: CREATIVE DOMAIN- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “After creating 132 dances over a period of more than 50 years, choreographer Paul Taylor decided at age 80 to let the world in on his process. This in-depth documentary chronicles the creation, casting and rehearsal of his “Three Dubious Memories.”
11/10/15- I’ve seen just 4 reviews– 2 very up and 2 down. Audiences loved it and I’ll definitely try to see this one. TRDB.
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WELCOME TO LEITH- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Planning to take over the city government, white supremacist Craig Cobb moved to tiny Leith, N.D., and began terrifying residents with armed patrols and a neo-Nazi rally. This unsettling documentary charts the community’s fight to reclaim the town.”
9/8/15- Great reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
2/23/16- Truly an excellent documentary that should be required viewing. Very scary. TRDB. Netflix.
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A SINNER IN MECCA- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Risking arrest and prison, gay filmmaker Parvez Sharma smuggles an iPhone and two miniature cameras into the sacred Islamic city of Mecca, allowing him to capture astonishing glimpses of the massive influx of pilgrims during the hajj.”
9/4/15- Great reviews!! TRDB.
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STEVE JOBS: THE MAN IN THE MACHINE- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Focusing on the harsher side of Apple’s mercurial CEO Steve Jobs, this unflinching documentary examines the demanding work environment he created for the company’s employees and his cultlike influence on technology culture.”
9/1/15- Very good reviews. TRDB.
9/4/15- A very good documentary that kept my interest throughout although I would have enjoyed knowing more about his personal life. TRDB. Comcast On-Demand.
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MY VOICE, MY LIFE- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Documentarian Ruby Yang focuses an affecting lens on a group of disadvantaged students — each facing singular challenges — as they train for six months to put on a musical production at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts.”
8/28/15- I’ve seen just 2 professional reviews and they are both good. Audiences have liked it very much. TRDB.
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THE IRON MINISTRY- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “In the years since World War II, China’s vast interior has slowly become connected with the rest of the country by the expansion of the state railway. This documentary resulted from three years of touring and filming the colossal and vital network.”
8/21/15- Fairly good reviews from critics and OK ones from audiences. TRDB.
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SEARCHING FOR HOME: COMING BACK FROM WAR- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “From nightmares to anxiety, depression and violent outbursts, this documentary explores the struggles and recovery experienced by PTSD-afflicted veterans who must return to civilian life after risking their lives and facing the horrors of war.”
8/21/15- Just 2 reviews- 1 liked it very much and the other said it belonged in a VA waiting room. TRDB.
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LISTEN TO ME MARLON- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Drawing from an untapped treasure trove of Marlon Brando’s personal archives, including a host of audio recordings, this up-close look at the enigmatic actor reveals surprising details about his views on life and himself.”
8/19/15- Great reviews and I can’t wait to see this one. TRDB.
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TOP SPIN- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Providing a courtside view of competitive table tennis, this briskly paced documentary follows a trio of determined teen athletes as they undergo the rigors of training for a spot on the 2012 U.S. Olympic team.”
8/18/15- No reviews as yet. TRDB.
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MATEO- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Mateo is a complicated guy. Born Matthew Stoneman and raised in New Hampshire, he loves nothing more than singing mariachi — a talent he acquired while serving time in prison. Now, his life is all about getting to Cuba to complete his dream project.”
8/18/15- So far just 2 reviews– one very good and the other very bad. TRDB.
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