PELICAN DREAMS- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “This engaging documentary chronicles the journey of a California pelican named Gigi, who starts a new life at a seabird rescue facility after landing in the middle of the Golden Gate Bridge, causing a major traffic tie-up.”
11/7/14- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
5/21/21- A great documentary with magnificent photography. TRDB
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TRUE SON- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “A native son of bankrupt Stockton, Calif., 22-year-old Michael Tubbs decides to run for a seat on the city council. This inspiring documentary charts his campaign to bring the city back to solvency and improve the lot of its citizens.”
10/31/14- I’ve seen just 3 reviews and they are all good, including the NY Times. TRDB.
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POINT AND SHOOT- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “How does a shy young American afflicted with obsessive-compulsive disorder become a man? In Matthew VanDyke’s case, it involves riding a motorcycle across North Africa and the Middle East, and joining the Libyan revolt to topple Muammar Gaddafi.”
10/31/14- Mixed reviews by critics but audiences have liked it. TRDB.
12/22/14- Fascinating documentary but to be honest I don’t see the point of it all. TRDB. At the Theater.
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PLOT FOR PEACE- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Drawing on interviews with current and former heads of state, this riveting documentary tells the story of businessman Jean-Yves Ollivier, a key background figure in the negotiations that ended the Angola conflict and led to Nelson Mandela’s release.”
10/31/14– Lots of mediocre reviews along with a few good and a few bad ones. Many said it was difficult to follow. TRDB.
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MAGICAL UNIVERSE- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Documentarian Jeremy Workman trains an intriguing lens on endearing 88-year-old Al Carbee, who spends each day constructing and photographing intricate dioramas featuring an American icon: the Barbie doll.”
10/31/14- Very weak reviews. TRDB.
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THE HADZA- 2014. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “THE HADZA: LAST OF THE FIRST takes a lively look at human origins in the very place of our origins, Africa’s Rift Valley, where one of the world’s last remaining hunter-gatherer groups, the Hadza, have lived sustainably for over 50,000 years.”
10/31/14- Just 3 professional reviews– 2 up and 1 down. Audiences have liked it. TRDB.
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BRADDOCK AMERICA- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “America’s industrial decline since the 1970s has made ghost towns of many once-thriving cities, and Braddock, Pa., is no exception — as illustrated in this heartrending portrait of the city and the uncertain lives of its remaining residents.”
10/31/14- Very good early reviews. TRDB.
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BITTER HONEY- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “This compassionate documentary examines the common practice of polygamy on the island of Bali, interviewing the members of three families and focusing on the often-harsh treatment of wives in polygamous marriages.”
10/31/14– Not many critical reviews but so far they are positive. TRDB.
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ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Centering on the children of Burmese refugees who fled an oppressive regime in their homeland and settled in the border areas of Thailand, this inspiring documentary underscores the youngsters’ resilience in the face of bleak conditions.”
10/31/14- Weak reviews. TRDB.
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REVENGE OF THE MEKONS- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Formed during the rowdy and anarchic punk-rock era of the late 1970s, the Mekons established themselves as one of the most creative and adventurous bands of the day. This engaging documentary chronicles the still-going group’s more-than-30-year run.”
10/29/14- Very good reviews for this movie. TRDB.
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