OLVIDADOS (FORGOTTEN)- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Providing a look back at the grim era of mass killings and torture inflicted by Bolivia’s military dictatorship during the 1970s, a retired colonel’s deathbed confession reveals the extent of the atrocities and the vast numbers of innocent victims.”
9/15/15- No reviews but this sounds very good. TRDB.
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THE MAN WHO SAVED THE WORLD- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “In 1983, Russian radar indicated that America had launched five nuclear missiles against the U.S.S.R. This riveting documentary relates the true story of Stanislav Petrov, the Soviet commander who had to decide whether to launch a retaliatory strike.”
9/15/15- Just OK reviews but this sounded very interesting. TRDB.
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JEREMY SCOTT: THE PEOPLES DESIGNER- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “On his journey from small-town boy to internationally known fashion star, designer Jeremy Scott has attracted both controversy and a legion of celebrity adherents. This intimate biographical documentary examines Scott’s dizzying rise.”
9/15/15- No reviews as yet but I don’t think I’ll like it. TRDB.
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ABOUT RAY- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “When a New York City teen seeks a sex change from female to male, her life-changing decision raises identity issues for her family as her single mother and lesbian grandmother struggle to make sense of it all.”
9/15/15- Mixed early reviews– more positive than negative. TRDB.
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PEACE OFFICER- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Chronicling former Utah sheriff Dub Lawrence’s long probe of his son-in-law’s killing in a police standoff 30 years ago, this sadly ironic documentary recounts Lawrence’s key role in founding the SWAT unit that he believes was guilty of homicide.”
9/15/15- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
10/8/15- A very well done piece of work without the invasive methods of a Michael Moore. This documentary was prescient of what was to come with police activity vs. unarmed citizens. TRDB. At the Theater.
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THE MOVING CREATURES- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this meditative drama about the ties of blood — especially those between a mother and child — director Caetano Gotardo weaves together a trio of stories about three families grappling with loss.”
9/11/15- Just 4 professional reviews– 3 up including the NY Times and 1 down. Audiences are 50/50. TRDB.
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HOME FROM HOME: CHRONICLE OF A VISION- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Shot largely in black-and-white but splashed with bursts of color, this installment of Edgar Reitz’s Heimat series again focuses on Schabbach village. In the 1840s, residents are looking at South America as a place to escape poverty and start anew.”
9/11/15- Very good reviews from critics and excellent reviews from audiences. TRDB.
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THE BEAUTY INSIDE- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Woo-jin’s life enters the supernatural realm after he begins waking up in a different body each day while remaining the same person inside. Though the woman he loves knows his secret, will Woo-jin’s endless transformations doom their relationship?”
9/11/15- Generally positive early reviews. TRDB.
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TIME OUT OF MIND- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Homeless and struggling to survive on the streets of New York City, George Hammond admits himself to Bellevue Hospital as a last resort. Before long, he finds a sympathetic soul named Dixon, who encourages George to reshape his future.”
9/9/15- Fairly good professional reviews for this drama starring Richard Gere. Weak reviews from audiences so far. TRDB.
9/18/15- A very good portrait of what it’s like to be homeless and desperate. The movie grew on me after an initial period where I had trouble understanding the mumbled dialogue. TRDB. Comcast On-Demand.
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THE CHALLENGER- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Not a fighter by nature, Jaden Miller nonetheless turns to his fists when he and his mother face eviction. With help from trainer Duane Taylor, Miller hones the boxing skills that make him a local hero and earn him a shot at becoming a champ.”
9/8/15- Poor early reviews. TRDB.
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