UNLOCKING THE CAGE- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Animal rights activist Steven Wise takes his work seriously, so much so that he heads to court in an attempt to expand legal “personhood” to encompass particular animals, including chimps (and plaintiffs) Tommy and Kiko.”
5/25/16- Mostly good reviews so far for this documentary. TRDB.
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WEINER- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “After resigning from Congress amid a sexting scandal, Anthony Weiner sets out to make a comeback in a 2013 campaign for mayor of New York City. Yet, as chronicled in this incisive documentary, his ambitions get derailed when a new scandal erupts.”
5/20/16- Very good reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
5/30/16- Painful to watch but it was a very good study of self-destruction that seems to affect lots of public figures. Worth seeing. TRDB. Comcast On-Demand.
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PERVERT PARK- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “This unflinching documentary examines the often-difficult lives of convicted sex offenders, who must cope with vilification and severe restrictions on their public movements long after their sentences have been served.”
5/20/16- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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THE OTHER SIDE- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Living beyond the reach of “civilized” society, a community of drifters, drug addicts and disillusioned veterans hang on together amid poverty and frustration, sharing a bitter awareness that the U.S. government and society have left them behind.”
5/20/16- No professional reviews as yet but audiences have uniformly liked it. TRDB.
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O.J.: MADE IN AMERICA- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “O.J.: Made in America is an essential examination of the rise and fall of Orenthal James Simpson, and parallels between his incredible story with that of race in America. This critically-acclaimed documentary series reveals how he first became a football star, why America fell in love with him off the field, what happened in the trial for his ex-wife’s murder, and finally, why he is now sitting in jail for another crime 20 years later. His is a story that divided America like few things before or since, and it is perhaps the defining cultural tale of twentieth-century America.”
5/20/16- Just a few reviews but they are all very good. TRDB.
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A MOMENT OF SILENCE- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “After President Sánchez de Lozada is forced to step down, Bolivia’s new socialist government strives to lead the nation to a brighter future, but internal conflicts and the re-emergence of corruption threaten to cripple reform efforts.”
5/20/16- Just 2 reviews– 1 up and 1 down.
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ALMOST HOLY- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “This absorbing documentary paints an intricate portrait of Ukrainian pastor Gennadiy Mokhnenko, whose unorthodox approach to rescuing drug-addicted homeless juveniles has earned him admirers and detractors during the 15 years he’s pursued his cause.’
5/20/16- Great reviews from both critics and audiences. TRDB.
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PATHS OF THE SOUL- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Depicting a remarkable real-life spiritual journey, this compelling docudrama follows a small band of Tibetan villagers on their walking pilgrimage to the holy capital of Lhasa, an arduous trek of more than 1,000 miles.”
5/13/16- Great reviews by audiences and by the 2 reviews that I found. TRDB.
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RABIN IN HIS OWN WORDS- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this moving portrait of Yitzhak Rabin, filmmaker Erez Laufer lets the late Israeli statesman tell his own life story through a treasure trove of archival footage, home movies, photos and personal letters.”
5/6/16- Just a few reviews for this documentary and they are all excellent. TRDB.
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MAD TIGER- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “After 15 years on the rock ‘n’ roll treadmill, Red tells bandmate Yellow that he’s had enough, not only breaking up their performance-art punk group, Peelander-Z, but straining the pair’s longtime friendship.”
5/6/16- Fair reviews from critics and audiences alike. TRDB.
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