THE DOG- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “This up-close documentary surveys the life of John Wojtowicz, whose botched robbery of a Brooklyn bank in 1972 inspired the film Dog Day Afternoon. After serving his time, Wojtowicz became an active figure in New York’s gay liberation movement.’
7/28/14– Good early reviews although one of the positive critics said that it was entertaining but wondered why anyone would care if it was made or not. TRDB.
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UNDER THE ELECTRIC SKY- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Get a free pass to America’s largest music festival and uber-party, the Electric Daisy Carnival, where attendees shed their inhibitions and enter a vivid world of incredible music, interactive art and stunning pyrotechnics.”
7/25/14- Weak reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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DOUBLE PLAY- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Director Gabe Klinger sets out to make a film about filmmakers by documenting the longtime friendship between directors Richard Linklater and James Benning, who remain close in spite of drastically divergent careers.”
7/18/14- Good reviews. TRDB.
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BRAVE MISS WORLD- 2014. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The film explores the trauma of sexual assault through one young woman’s journey from teenage rape victim to Miss World to empowered lawyer and activist.”
7/16/14- I liked this documentary very much. TRDB.
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UNDERWATER DREAMS- 2014The boys put their heads together and hilariously came up with a brilliant solution. Twelve hours later, armed with 8 super-plus tampons to plug the leak in Stinky’s mechanical housing, the robot was lowered into the pool again. Only this time, Stinky performed admirably. Fast forward to a shocking result. This rag-tag high school team of undocumented Mexican boys did what no one thought possible – they won!.
7/11/14- Good reviews. TRDB.
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THE BATTERED BASTARDS OF BASEBALL- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “This documentary tells the little-known story of how actor Bing Russell (of TV’s “Bonanza”) created an independent baseball team in the 1970s. Armed with big-time dreams and plenty of spirit, Russell’s Portland Mavericks become lovable underdogs.”
7/11/14- Very good reviews. TRDB.
7/18/14- A documentary that was informative and actually fun to watch. TRDB.
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THE KILL TEAM- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “This jarring documentary spotlights the 2010 killings of Afghani civilians by U.S. troops, and the fate of one GI who tried to expose the crimes. Once Specialist Adam Winfield reports the events, he becomes another target of the Army’s investigation.”
7/8/14- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
11/22/14- This was an excellent documentary that everybody should see! TRDB. At the Theater.
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VIDEO GAMES: THE MOVIE- 2014. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “From executive producer Zach Braff and director Jeremy Snead, VIDEO GAMES: THE MOVIE is an epic feature length documentary chronicling the meteoric rise of video games from nerd niche to multi-billion dollar industry.”
7/8/14- Only 1 review and it’s good. TRDB.
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LOUDER THAN WORDS- 2014. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “This inspiring film, based on a true story, finds a couple, John (David Duchovny) and Brenda (Hope Davis) trying to put their life together after the tragic death of their young daughter, Maria (Olivia Steele-Falconer). As they deal with their numbing grief, they discover a way to honor their daughter’s wish for health and well-being for all children. With the help of their community, led by good friend Bruce (Timothy Hutton), they establish a children’s hospital called the Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital.”
8/1/14- Very bad reviews. TRDB.
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BEYOND THE EDGE- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Edmund Hillary’s 1953 ascent of Mt. Everest was an event that amazed the world and led to a new age of mountaineering and ambitious exploration. Hilary’s triumphant saga is retold using both modern footage, and recordings and photos from the time.”
7/4/14- Mixed reviews from critics and audiences alike. The NY Times liked it very much. TRDB.
12/11/14- A somewhat interesting documentary which was mostly reenacted. Some of the scenes seemed about as tedious as parts of the slow climb. The views were magnificent. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
Add comment July 5th, 2014