GIVE ME LIBERTY- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Though protests are taking place on the streets of Milwaukee, young Russian immigrant Vic has a job to do. But the task of driving his medical transport clients becomes even more difficult when a group of elderly Russians insists on hitching a ride.”
8/23/19- Very good reviews for this drama/ comedy. TRDB.
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FIDDLER: A MIRACLE OF MIRACLES- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “This engrossing documentary traces the origins, incarnations and influence of the beloved stage musical “Fiddler on the Roof,” which opened in 1964 and became a Broadway phenomenon, running for eight years.”
8/22/19- Great reviews! TRDB.
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VITA & VIRGINIA- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “In 1920s London, iconoclastic socialite Vita Sackville-West and renowned writer Virginia Woolf occupy different worlds. But when their paths cross, the women ignore social boundaries and embark on a passionate 10-year affair.”
8/22/19- Weak reviews but I might try it. TRDB.
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FRIEDKIN UNCUT- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “At the end of his career, director William Friedkin (the man behind “The Exorcist” and “The French Connection”) reflects on his artistic journey. Many of his colleagues, including Ellen Burstyn and Willem Dafoe, also share anecdotes and musings.”
8/22/19- Good reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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BRITTANY RUNS A MARATHON- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “New Yorker Brittany Forgler is 27 years old and the life of every party. But when a doctor’s visit reveals that party life is hurting her — her weight and blood pressure are both up — she begins a block-by-block program of self-improvement.”
8/22/19- Very good reviews for this comedy. TRDB.
9/7/19- Mostly fluff with a few good scenes that made the film, in my opinion worth seeing but I would not inconvenience yourself to go to a theater. TRDB. At the Theater.
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TIGERS ARE NOT AFRAID- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Chronicling the desperate plight of children made orphans by Mexico’s drug wars, this dark fable follows 10-year-old Estrella, who joins a band of street urchins after her mother vanishes, setting off a tragic series of events.”
8/22/19- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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MILES DAVIS BIRTH OF THE COOL- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Miles Davis’ groundbreaking artistry gets its due in this well-crafted documentary that recounts his story through never-before-seen archival footage, rare photographs, interviews with fellow musicians and the iconic trumpeter’s own words.”
8/22/19- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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AMERICAN FACTORY- 2019. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In post-industrial Ohio, a Chinese billionaire opens a new factory in the husk of an abandoned General Motors plant, hiring two thousand blue-collar Americans. Early days of hope and optimism give way to setbacks as high-tech China clashes with working-class America.”
8/21/19- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
8/22/19- I saw this today— an excellent documentary. I believe that this is the first movie from the Obama’s new production company. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
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GOOD BOYS- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “After breaking a toy drone, impish 12-year-old Max and his buddies skip school and set off on an epic all-day journey across the San Fernando Valley to replace the toy before their parents come home.”
8/16/19- Audiences liked this comedy very much and the critics rated it fair. I’ll skip it. TRDB.
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SOCRATES- 2019. Synopsis by IMDB. “After his mother’s sudden death, Socrates, a 15-year-old living on the margins of São Paulo’s coast, must survive on his own while coming to terms with his grief.”
8/16/19- Very good reviews. TRDB.
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