KNOCK DOWN THE HOUSE- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Four female candidates — each driven by personal experience and hardship — enter the 2018 race for Congress, challenging powerful incumbents for a spot at the table and a voice in government. This emotional documentary follows their campaigns.”
5/5/19- An excellent documentary. TRDB. A Netflix Original.
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EXTREMELY WICKED, SHOCKINGLY EVIL AND VILE- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “This true-crime drama focuses on one of the most chilling serial murderers in U.S. history, Ted Bundy, whose good looks and sunny demeanor enabled him to abduct and then kill at least 30 young women before being caught and later executed.”
5/3/19- Poor reviews. TRDB.
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DECADE OF FIRE- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “As the South Bronx burned in the 1970s, the world watched and blamed residents for blazes that destroyed 80 percent of the housing. In this documentary, borough native Vivian Vázquez exposes the racism, negligence and corruption behind the disaster.”
5/3/19- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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HESBURGH- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “This well-crafted documentary profiles renowned Catholic priest Theodore Hesburgh, who served as president of the University of Notre Dame for 35 years and was an ardent activist in the turbulent struggle for racial equality during the 1960s.”
5/3/19- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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SHADOW- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Set in the third century, this epic tale of tangled intrigues follows the mercurial king of Pei and his military commander, who faces danger inside and outside the palace. But he’s trained a lookalike to fill his shoes — unbeknownst to the monarch.”
5/3/19- Excellent reviews but this is not up my alley. TRDB.
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NON-FICTION- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this diverting comedy, Parisian book editor Alain and his longtime author Léonard — both contending with midlife crises — reluctantly find themselves trying to get a handle on the publishing industry’s new rules in the digital age.”
5/3/19- Very good reviews and I’ll definitely try to see this, especially with Juliette Binoche. TRDB.
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LONG SHOT- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Like many a child, journalist Fred Flarsky had an unrequited crush on his baby sitter. Years later, after she’s become one of the most famous and respected women in the world, Fred decides to make his move.”
5/1/19- Very good reviews for this comedy. TRDB.
5/3/19- Good for a few laughs and that’s about it. TRDB. At the Theater.
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ASK DR. RUTH- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Ruth Westheimer helped bring sex out of the shadows with her TV show “Ask Dr. Ruth.” In this documentary, the feisty therapist looks back at her remarkable life, which includes being a Holocaust survivor.”
4/29/29- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
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IF THE DANCER DANCES- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Aided by three members of late choreographer Merce Cunningham’s former dance company, acclaimed dance-maker Stephen Petronio and his crew set out to re-create “RainForest,” the legendary Cunningham’s 1968 masterwork.”
4/26/19- Fairly good reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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BE NATURAL: THE UNTOLD STORY OF ALICE GUY BLACHE- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “A long-overlooked pioneer of cinema, visionary Alice Guy-Blaché — the first female film director — gets her due in this absorbing documentary that chronicles her career and legacy, which includes more than 1,000 movies.”
4/26/19- Excellent reviews by the critics and very good ones from audiences. TRDB.
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