ELSTREE 1976- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Though working on the production of “Star Wars” in 1976 brought only fleeting fame for the masked bit-part actors and extras, it became a life-changing experience for them, as chronicled in this engaging documentary.”
5/6/16- Critics liked this movie but audiences have not. TRDB.
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DARK HORSE- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “In a bid to develop a champion racehorse, Welsh barmaid Jan Vokes and her husband persuade 30 pub patrons to purchase ownership shares in the long-shot venture — leading to the hoof-pounding saga chronicled in this upbeat documentary.”
5/6/16- Very good reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
12/5/16– An upbeat documentary about a horse and the small town in England that sponsored him. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
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TRANFIXED- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Modern love is a sticky proposition, but it’s especially challenging for straight male John Gelmone and transsexual Martine Stonehouse, both living with Asperger’s. They want to wed, but Maxine’s obesity jeopardizes her gender-reassignment surgery.”
4/29/16- Very good reviews from critics and audiences. TRDB.
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OLDER THAN IRELAND- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “By turns funny and touching, this absorbing documentary features candid interviews with 30 Irish centenarians who offer insightful perspectives about life as they share their memories of pivotal personal and historic events.”
4/29/16- Great reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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FASSBINDER: TO LOVE WITHOUT DEMANDS- 2016. Synopsis by IMDB. “Thomsen presents previously unseen interview footage recorded with Fassbinder throughout their fifteen-year friendship, which spans exactly the length of his career – their first encounter was at the Berlinale in 1969 where Fassbinder’s debut was famously booed (you can hear the cries of “Awful!” and “Shame!” on the archive footage), and their last was just three weeks before his untimely death.”
4/29/16- I’ll probably see this movie eventually. Reviews are quite good from audiences and, so far, mixed from the critics. TRDB.
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A BEAUTIFUL PLANET- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Presenting an extraordinary portrait of Earth as photographed from space, this captivating documentary produced in collaboration with NASA features arresting images, along with a unique perspective on humankind’s future.”
4/29/16- Uniformly great reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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EVA HESSE- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “German-born artist Eva Hesse was a rising star in the 1960s New York City art scene before succumbing to a brain tumor at age 34. This absorbing documentary spotlights Hesse’s imaginative use of new materials in her distinctive post-minimalist style.”
4/26/16- I’ve seen just 4 reviews– 3 up and 1 down. I’ll probably see it at some point. TRDB.
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WE THE PEOPLE: THE MARKET BASKET EFFECT- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Starting with a single store more than 40 years ago, the Demoulas family built a New England grocery chain cherished by employees and customers — until a split in the family forced out the beloved CEO, which spurred a remarkable boycott and protest.”
4/22/16- Just 3 reviews– 2 up and 1 down. Sounds interesting to me and I’d give it a try. TRDB.
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LOVE THY NATURE- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Narrator Liam Neeson speaks as the voice of collective humankind is this documentary that explores the complicated relationship between man and nature. The film demonstrates how strengthening this connection can heal the planet and its inhabitants.”
4/22/16- Just 4 reviews so far– 2 up and 2 down. I think the downs have it. TRDB.
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HOCKNEY- 2016. Synopsis by Netflix. “Profiling influential painter David Hockney through interviews, films from his archives and the reflections of close friends, this in-depth documentary celebrates the life and work of a multifaceted artist who “sees the world with holiday eyes.””
4/22/16- Good reviews from the critics but just fair ones from audiences. TRDB.
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