THE HADZA- 2014. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “THE HADZA: LAST OF THE FIRST takes a lively look at human origins in the very place of our origins, Africa’s Rift Valley, where one of the world’s last remaining hunter-gatherer groups, the Hadza, have lived sustainably for over 50,000 years.”
10/31/14- Just 3 professional reviews– 2 up and 1 down. Audiences have liked it. TRDB.
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BRADDOCK AMERICA- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “America’s industrial decline since the 1970s has made ghost towns of many once-thriving cities, and Braddock, Pa., is no exception — as illustrated in this heartrending portrait of the city and the uncertain lives of its remaining residents.”
10/31/14- Very good early reviews. TRDB.
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BLOOD RANSOM- 2014. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “When JEREMIAH is caught in the middle of an ill-fated plot to kidnap CRYSTAL, his boss ROMAN’S beautiful young girlfriend, ROMAN unleashes the psychopath, BILL, to hunt Jeremiah down.”
10/31/14- Terrible professional reviews but audiences have liked it. TRDB.
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BITTER HONEY- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “This compassionate documentary examines the common practice of polygamy on the island of Bali, interviewing the members of three families and focusing on the often-harsh treatment of wives in polygamous marriages.”
10/31/14– Not many critical reviews but so far they are positive. TRDB.
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BEFORE I GO TO SLEEP- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “After surviving a brutal assault, Christine Lucas awakens each morning incapable of remembering anything about her past, including the previous day. Little by little, however, she begins to suspect that her husband played a role in her misfortune.”
10/31/14- Poor reviews. TRDB.
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ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Centering on the children of Burmese refugees who fled an oppressive regime in their homeland and settled in the border areas of Thailand, this inspiring documentary underscores the youngsters’ resilience in the face of bleak conditions.”
10/31/14- Weak reviews. TRDB.
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REVENGE OF THE MEKONS- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Formed during the rowdy and anarchic punk-rock era of the late 1970s, the Mekons established themselves as one of the most creative and adventurous bands of the day. This engaging documentary chronicles the still-going group’s more-than-30-year run.”
10/29/14- Very good reviews for this movie. TRDB.
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THE GREAT INVISIBLE- 2014. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “On April 20, 2010, the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico in a blaze of fire that could be seen 35 miles away, killing 11 workers and causing the worst oil spill in American history. THE GREAT INVISIBLE, the first comprehensive overview of the incident and its aftermath, is the result of four years that Alabama-born Brown spent traveling in the small towns and major cities all around the Gulf, talking to those affected.”
10/29/14- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
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VIKTOR- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “Viktor Lambert is serving a seven-year sentence for an art heist in his native France when he learns of his son’s ruthless murder, just months before his release. He becomes obsessed with unraveling the mystery and consumed with vengeance.”
10/24/14- Miserable reviews. TRDB.
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23 BLAST- 2014. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this inspiring saga based on a true story, true grit illustrates what courage and willpower can achieve as high school footballer Travis Freeman defies all odds by finding a way to continue playing for his team after being struck blind.”
10/24/14- Poor reviews by critics but audiences have liked it. TRDB.
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