HILLSONG: LET HOPE RISE- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Springing from humble church roots, Hillsong United has since become one of the world’s most popular Christian rock bands. This upbeat documentary recounts the ascent of the 11-member Aussie group and follows them as they perform around the globe.”
9/16/16- Audiences liked this documentary much more than the critics. I can easily skip it. TRDB.
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DANCER- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Though blessed with ballet skills that brought him global fame, Sergei Polunin had misgivings about the meaning and worth of stardom. At the age of 25, he abandoned the dance world — a decision he candidly reflects on in this immersive documentary.”
9/16/16- Fair to good reviews from the critics and much better ones from audiences. I’ll see it. TRDB.
10/4/16- I enjoyed this movie very much. There was just enough dance in this documentary and I was able to understand what it meant for him to be a prodigy and also for him to leave it all behind. TRDB. Comcast On-Demand.
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THE BEATLES: EIGHT DAYS A WEEK- THE TOURING YEARS- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “From gigs at Liverpool’s Cavern Club to their final concert in 1966 in San Francisco, this insightful documentary centers on the Beatles’ touring years, using found footage and interviews to paint a picture of the band in the context of their time.”
9/16/16- Excellent reviews by the critics and generally good ones from audiences. This documentary was made by Ron Howard. TRDB.
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STARVING THE BEAST- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “This disquieting social documentary studies the shift in American values regarding the advantages of a college education, as more schools feel the pressure to adopt academic models that emphasize career advantage over a well-rounded education.”
9/9/16- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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LANDFILL HARMONIC- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Fashioning musical instruments from the acres of trash around them, a group of Paraguayan youths living atop a landfill forms the Recycled Orchestra of Cateura and unexpectedly rises to world fame, as chronicled in this uplifting documentary.”
9/9/16- Excellent reviews by the critics and fairly good ones by audiences as well. TRDB.
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FOR THE LOVE OF SPOCK- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Actor Leonard Nimoy played Mr. Spock in the original “Star Trek” TV series, creating a character that would become an icon of American pop culture. In this affectionate documentary, Nimoy looks back on nearly 50 years of playing the wise Vulcan.”
9/9/16- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
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DEFYING THE NAZIS: THE SHARPS’ WAR- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “This historical documentary recounts the heroic efforts of Unitarian minister Waitstill Sharp and his wife, Martha, who traveled to Nazi-occupied countries during World War II to help shepherd thousands of persecuted refugees to safety.”
9/9/16- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
9/21/16- It WAS an excellent documentary about this couple. TRDB. PBS
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CAMERAPERSON- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Longtime cinematographer Kirsten Johnson turns her hand to directing in this compelling visual memoir that combines images from far-flung locations she’s filmed — including Bosnia, Yemen and Rwanda — with touching scenes of her family.”
9/9/16– Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
3/3/17- Fascinating!! TRDB. Netflix Disc.
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AUTHOR: THE JT LEROY STORY- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Perpetrating a literary fraud, Laura Albert — a 40-year-old punk rocker — posed as a transgender teenage boy to publish three novels that were widely hailed as brilliant. In this fascinating documentary, Albert reveals the reasons behind the hoax.”
9/9/16- Excellent reviews from critics and audiences. TRDB.
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MADE IN VENICE- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Rife with gangs in the 1970s, Venice, California, was called the “slum by the sea.” This documentary shows how skateboarding offered another path for Jesse Martinez and how he gave back by getting a skate park built and then slavishly maintaining it.”
9/8/16- Just 1 review noted and it’s good. TRDB.
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