FLOYD NORMAN: AN ANIMATED LIFE- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “This engaging documentary traces the life and career of Floyd Norman, the first African-American animator to work for Walt Disney Productions. Ultimately, his hand could be seen in a long list of films, from “The Jungle Book” to “Monsters, Inc.”
8/26/16- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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DYING TO KNOW: RAM DASS AND TIMOTHY LEARY- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “When estranged Harvard professors Timothy Leary and Richard Alpert (who later became Ram Dass) reconcile after Leary’s terminal cancer diagnosis, the reunion of the 1960s counterculture icons produces a fascinating dialogue about life and death.”
8/26/16- Mostly good reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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EQUAL MEANS EQUAL- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Despite talk of female empowerment, the Equal Rights Amendment has yet to be passed, and women remain on uneven footing when it comes to wage discrimination, reproductive rights and more. This cogent documentary makes the case for ratification.”
9/2/16- Very good reviews. TRDB.
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KATE PLAYS CHRISTINE- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “This intriguing mash-up of documentary and drama follows actress Kate Lynn Sheil as she heads to Florida to prepare for her film role as Christine Chubbuck, the Sarasota newscaster who committed suicide on the air in 1974.
8/26/16- Excellent reviews by the critics and fair ones by audiences. TRDB.
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MAKING A KILLING: GUNS, GREED AND THE N.R.A.- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Interlaced with stories from victims of gun violence, this topical documentary details how the National Rifle Association and firearms manufacturers — driven by profit motives — lobby against all attempts to pass new gun-control laws.”
8/19/16- Just 3 reviews– 2 up and 1 down. I’ll recommend it for now. TRDB.
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KAMPAI: FOR THE LOVE OF SAKE- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Despite the popularity of Japanese cuisine, less attention has been paid to sake, the rice wine traditionally served with meals. This engrossing documentary explores sake’s long history and the ongoing evolution of the unique beverage.”
8/19/16- Weak reviews. TRDB.
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LO AND BEHOLD- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Directed by prolific documentarian Werner Herzog, this meditative examination of the history and future of the Internet features interviews with many of the experts whose insights and technological breakthroughs helped fuel the network revolution.”
8/16/16- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
3/31/17- Clearly one of the best and most interesting documentaries I have seen in a very long time. Don’t miss it!!! TRDB. Netflix Disc.
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THE LOST ARCADE- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “From its opening in 1944, the Chinatown Fair arcade was one of the few places in New York City where youngsters from all races could freely mingle. This affectionate documentary chronicles the classic arcade’s captivating history.”
8/12/16- Fair reviews. TRDB.
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ABORTION: STORIES WOMEN TELL- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “This topical documentary approaches the emotional issue of abortion from a different perspective, chronicling the personal stories of women struggling to assert their reproductive rights in the face of repressive state laws and censure.”
8/12/16- Great reviews!! TRDB.
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WILL YOU DANCE WITH ME? 2016. Synopsis by IMDB. “Twenty years after the death of Derek Jarman, a heretofore unknown Jarman film comes to light. Found by friend Ron Peck, Jarman shot inside Benjy’s, a now closed gay nightclub in east London. The film is shown in it’s 78 minute unedited glory, meant to be experimental footage to assist friend Peck for the future filming of Peck’s Empire State (1987), and set to Frankie Goes to Hollywood, among others.”
8/6/16- No reviews as yet. TRDB.
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