CHARM CITY- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “This immersive documentary looks at the continuing economic malaise of a poor black neighborhood in Baltimore over a three-year span, contrasting the efforts of community leaders with the grim realities of life on the city’s mean streets.”
10/17/18- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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THE GUILTY- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Working a desk job as an emergency dispatcher after being relieved of his beat cop responsibilities, Asger Holm fields a panicked call from a kidnapped young mother — and must race against time as the situation gets worse with each passing minute.”
10/16/18- Great reviews. TRDB.
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BEAUTIFUL BOY- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Based on memoirs by David Sheff and his son Nic, this compelling drama seen through a father’s eyes chronicles the heartbreak of addiction as Nic struggles with his dependence on methamphetamine, which affects the entire family.”
10/12/18- Fair reviews from the critics and better ones from audiences. There is a movie from 2010 with the same name. TRDB.
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BIKINI MOON- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Selected as the subject of a documentary about New York City’s homeless, disturbed but charismatic Bikini becomes rooted in the lives of producer Kate and director Trevor — who’s willing to help Bikini as long as he can exploit her story.”
10/11/18- Just 3 reviews noted- 1 poor and 2 fair. TRDB.
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SADIE- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Troubled 13-year-old Sadie adores her soldier father, who’s been absent a long time — which she blames on her mother, Rae. When Rae begins growing closer to another man, angry Sadie devotes herself to driving away the interloper.”
10/11/18- Very good reviews. TRDB.
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THE SENTENCE- 2018. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. ” Rudy Valdez shows the aftermath of his sister Cindy’s 15-year sentence for conspiracy charges related to crimes committed by her deceased ex-boyfriend – something known, in legal terms, as “the girlfriend problem.”
10/11/18- Excellent early reviews. TRDB.
10/16/18- A sad documentary concentrating on the effect on a family from incarceration of the mother of 3 children. TRDB. HBO On-Demand.
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AFTER EVERYTHING- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Soon after young New Yorker Elliot learns that he has contracted a rare, life-threatening illness, he begins a romance with beautiful Mia. But as Elliot’s health appears to improve, Mia realizes that their fast-moving relationship may not be real.”
10/11/18- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
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CLASSICAL PERIOD- 2018,
10/11/18- No synopsis or reviews available at this time. TRDB.
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OVER THE LIMIT- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “For 20-year-old Margarita Mamun, a member of Russia’s rhythmic gymnastics team, doing her best is never enough — as chronicled in this behind-the-scenes documentary that follows her intensive preparations in the year leading up to the 2016 Olympics.”
10/11/18- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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ALL SQUARE- 2018. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “John Zbikowski (Michael Kelly) is a down-on-his-luck, small town bookie having a hard time collecting on outstanding debts. After a one night stand with an ex-girlfriend (Pamela Adlon), John strikes up an unlikely friendship with her 12-year old son, Brian (Jesse Ray Sheps), and develops a plan to recoup the money owed to him by taking bets on Brian’s Youth League Baseball games.”
10/11/18- Excellent reviews for this comedy. TRDB.
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