SHOUT GLADI GLADI- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Meryl Streep narrates this documentary about how one woman, Ann Gloag, fought to empower women and save mothers’ lives in Africa by eliminating fistula, a debilitating but preventable condition that can stem from obstructed labor.”
10/2/15- Just 2 reviews but they are both very positive. TRDB.
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SHERPA- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Beginning as an account of a 2014 expedition up Mount Everest from the perspective of the unheralded Sherpas who make such climbs possible, this riveting documentary shifts focus when tragedy intervenes, killing 16 of the Himalayan guides.”
10/2/15- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
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BRAND: A SECOND COMING- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Entertaining and powerful, this engaging profile of funnyman-turned-activist Russell Brand charts his unique career arc, from no-holds-barred comic provocateur to impassioned advocate for sociopolitical change.”
10/2/15- Generally positive reviews along with some very bad ones as well. It’s probably worth a try. TRDB.
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ADDICTED TO FRESNO- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Sisters Shannon and Martha both take jobs as maids at a Fresno hotel as each tries to work out the next step in her life. But when Shannon accidentally kills a hotel guest, their focus quickly shifts to getting rid of the corpse.”
12/2/15- Poor reviews. TRDB.
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SLEEPLESS IN NEW YORK- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Anthropologist Helen Fisher delves deep into the paradoxes of love and heartbreak in this sensitive documentary that focuses on three lovesick young souls. In Fisher’s view, the pain of heartbreak is genuine but can also lead to personal renewal.”
9/25/15- Just 2 reviews– 1 up (The NY Times) and 1 down. It sounds like it could be interesting. TRDB.
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WESTERN- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Two border towns, one in Texas and the other across the Rio Grande in Mexico, have enjoyed harmonious relations for many years. But the emergence of drug-cartel violence and U.S. plans to shut down the crossing bring tension to both communities.”
9/25/15- Early reviews are very good for this documentary. TRDB.
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MISSION TO LARS- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Kate and Will Spicer’s brother, Tom, has Fragile X Syndrome, the most common form of inherited learning disability. He is also a massive fan of Lars Ulrich from Metallica. They made a promise to Tom that they would get him to meet Lars. Tom’s dream is their promise. Together they went on a Mission to Lars.”
9/25/15- Good reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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LOST IN HONG KONG- Synopsis by Netflix. “In this anarchic sequel to the wildly popular “Lost in Thailand,” Xu Lai plans a holiday trip to Hong Kong with his wife and brother-in-law — but his hidden agenda also includes visiting with his former lover.”
9/25/15- Poor reviews. TRDB.
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BECOMING BULLETPROOF- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Chronicling the making of a Western film that employs a crew of disabled actors and movie technicians, this inspiring documentary tears down stereotypes and preconceived ideas by demonstrating what people with disabilities can accomplish.”
9/25/15- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
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ASHBY- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Arriving in a new town, high-schooler Ed Wallis has trouble fitting in until he meets his eccentric neighbor, Ashby Holt, and the two become friends. But what Ed doesn’t know is that Ashby is a former CIA assassin with only a short time to live.”
9/25/15- Weak reviews by both critics and audiences. TRDB.
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