AMONG THE BELIEVERS- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Depicting the escalating battle between Islamic fundamentalism and secularism in Pakistani schools, this eye-opening documentary centers on radical cleric Abdul Aziz Ghazi, whose Red Mosque network of madrassas trains children to become jihadists.”
9/30/16- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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13th- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Combining archival footage with testimony from activists and scholars, director Ava DuVernay’s examination of the U.S. prison system looks at how the country’s history of racial inequality drives the high rate of incarceration in America.”
9/30/16- Very good early reviews. TRDB.
10/13/16- Now being shown at festivals I saw this dramatic documentary on Netflix Streaming and it sends a powerful message about our society. Highly recommended. TRDB.
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THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “During her daily rail commute, divorcée Rachel Watson observes the happily married couple living in a house near the train route. One day, she witnesses a scene that enrages her — and soon finds herself deeply entangled in the ensuing mystery.”
9/30/16- Mediocre reviews. TRDB.
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GIRL ASLEEP- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “With her 15th birthday bearing down on her, Greta Driscoll is anything but eager to abandon childhood for the quagmires of adolescence. But after a calamitous birthday party tosses her into a phantasmic world of dreams, nothing can be the same.”
9/30/16- Fairly good reviews for this weird sounding movie. TRDB.
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DENIAL- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “In the 1990s, well-known Holocaust denier David Irving sued historian Deborah Lipstadt — issuing a complaint under British law requiring the American academic to prove that the greatest atrocity of World War II actually took place. ”
9/30/16- Decent reviews from critics and audiences. The NY Times did not like it. TRDB.
10/22/16- While I liked the movie I felt that it was too Hollywoodish on many occasions and lacked the passion that I would have expected. TRDB.
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DEEPWATER HORIZON- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Replaying the catastrophic explosion of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig in 2010, this tense drama recounts the horrific experiences of the 126 crew members onboard and the numerous acts of courage that saved untold lives.”
9/28/16- Generally good reviews with a bunch of negative ones thrown in as well. TRDB.
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THARLO- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “To get ready for his official photo ID card, Tibetan shepherd Tharlo has his dirty, straggly locks styled by a beautiful young town girl — who soon upends the infatuated Tharlo’s entire life.”
9/28/16- I’ve seen just 5 reviews. Four are positive and one by the NY Times is very negative saying that the bottom dropped out of the film at the end. I’d try it. TRDB.
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I.T.- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Apparently, businessman Mike Regan didn’t learn the workplace’s Golden Rule: Never mess with your tech expert! But he’s about to learn it as his disgruntled information technology consultant sets out to make Mike’s life a living hell.”
9/23/16- So far the few reviews I’ve seen are negative. TRDB.
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SEED: THE UNTOLD STORY- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Focusing on an issue vital to human survival, this documentary follows a host of seed keepers, farmers and others who are waging a fight against the biotech industry, which is producing genetically modified seeds that threaten agricultural diversity.”
9/23/16- Very few reviews for this documentary but all are positive with the exception of the NY Times. TRDB.
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THE RUINS OF LIFTA- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Following the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, the village of Lifta near Jerusalem was the one local Palestinian area left intact by occupying forces. This contemplative documentary traces the latter-day efforts to save Lifta from redevelopment.”
9/23/16- Early reviews look good for this documentary from Israel. TRDB.
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