BODY AND SOUL: THE STATE OF THE JEWISH NATION- 2015. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “This documentary investigates the connection between the Jewish people and the land of Israel from a historical perspective.”
4/24/15- Very good early reviews. TRDB.
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BECAUSE I WAS A PAINTER- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “In Nazi Germany’s hellish concentration camps, many inmates secretly composed drawings and sketches of their grim circumstances. While some view the preserved art as inspirational, others see only the grisly artifacts of human suffering.”
4/24/15- Good reviews, especially from critics. TRDB.
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EMPTYING THE SKIES- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Inspired by novelist Jonathan Franzen’s essay of the same name, this eye-opening documentary looks at the devastating effect of wild songbird poaching in Southern Europe, where gastronomic delicacies are pushing a variety of species into extinction.”
4/22/15- Very good professional reviews and so-so reviews by audiences. TRDB.
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ANTARCTIC EDGE- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Accompanied by a documentary film crew, an elite group of scientists sets out to investigate the rapid melting of the West Antarctic ice sheet, making a long journey to the region to better understand the factors driving the disturbing phenomenon.”
4/17/15– Just 4 reviews so far– 2 up and 2 down. The NY Times was one of the ups. TRDB.
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SALAD DAYS- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Fast, creative and loud are just a few of the descriptions used in this comprehensive documentary about the Washington, D.C., punk rock scene of the 1980s — a cultural and musical explosion that questioned the era’s “feel good” politics.”
4/17/15- I’ve note just 3 reviews and they are all good. TRDB.
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MONKEY KINGDOM- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “This all-ages nature documentary follows the perilous lives of a monkey and her newborn daughter in the jungles of southern Asia. As part of a larger group, mom and baby risk starvation if they fail to abide by the stringent social rules.”
4/17/15- Very good reviews. TRDB.
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THE HUMAN EXPERIMENT- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “While activists attempt to raise awareness about the profusion and detrimental health effects of untested chemicals in everyday products, their efforts are hampered by industry lobbyists, as chronicled in this eye-opening documentary.”
4/17/15- Just 6 reviews– 3 up and 3 down. Sounds boring to me. TRDB.
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SONGS FROM THE FOREST- 2015. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “As a young man, American Louis Sarno heard a song on the radio that gripped his imagination. He followed the mysterious sounds all the way to the Central African rainforest and found their source with the Bayaka Pygmies, a tribe of hunters and gatherers. He never left. Today, twenty-five years later, Louis Sarno has recorded more than 1,000 hours of unique Bayaka music. He is a fully accepted member of the Bayaka society and has a 13-year-old son, Samedi.
4/10/15- Just 1 review– the NY Times and they liked it. TRDB.
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IN COUNTRY- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Spurred by varying motivations, a group of war veterans gathers in the Oregon woods to re-enact battle sequences from the Vietnam conflict. Armed with weapons from the era, they confront the momentous combat experiences that still affect their lives.”
4/10/15- I’ve seen just 4 reviews for this documentary– 3 up and 1 down (NY Times). I might give this a try. TRDB.
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DIOR AND I- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Asked to fill the shoes of iconic designer John Galliano, Raf Simons is given two months to prepare his inaugural fashion collection for Christian Dior in this behind-the-scenes look at the high-pressure world of haute couture.”
4/10/15- Very good reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
10/10/15- This documentary was an inside view of the fashion industry that made up for the lack of suspense by using deadlines and clever music. I enjoyed it– very good but not great. TRDB.
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