Posts with the tag 'documentary'
NORTHERN LIMIT LINE- 2015. Synopsis by IMDB. “Based on the true story that is known as the second battle of Yeonpyeong, this movie tells the story of some of the young soldiers who fought and died in the battle. The battle took place in the yellow sea on 29th of June in 2002, when two North-Korean vessels boarded the NLL – the Northern Limit Line – and fired at the South-Korean patrol boat named Chamsuri 357, killing six men and left 18 injured.”
7/14/15- No reviews as yet. TRDB.
Tags: documentary, drama
July 14th, 2015
TAP WORLD- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Tap is a dynamic blend of ethnic percussive dances — a distinctively American art form that has spread across the globe. Thanks to a new generation of talented dancers, tap is experiencing a renaissance, as detailed in this upbeat documentary.”
7/10/15- Just 4 reviews– 3 up and 1 down. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
July 13th, 2015
DO I SOUND GAY- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Seeking to explore his self-doubt and curious about other men’s discomfort with “sounding gay,” journalist David Thorpe helms this candid documentary about his research into the matter, which includes interviews with a host of gay celebrities.”
7/10/15- Good reviews by the critics and fair ones from audiences. TRDB.
1/12/16- Very original and thought provoking. A bit slow at times. TRDB. Netflix.
Tags: documentary
July 12th, 2015
STRAY DOG- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Behind his bearded biker visage, Vietnam War veteran Ron Hall is still healing from psychological scars brought about by his service. This empathetic documentary follows Hall’s journey to the Vietnam Memorial to pay tribute to his fallen comrades.”
7/3/15- Great reviews from critics and very good ones from audiences. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
July 3rd, 2015
CARTEL LAND- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “With the law failing to protect citizens from the drug cartels wreaking havoc in Mexico, vigilante groups have sprung up on both sides of the border. This potent documentary tracks two such groups, one in Mexico’s Michoacán state and one in Arizona.”
7/3/15- Excellent reviews by the critics and fairly good ones by audiences. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
July 3rd, 2015
AMY- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Though singer Amy Winehouse released only two albums during her brief and stormy career, she left an indelible mark on pop music. This affecting documentary recounts her meteoric rise to fame and the addictions that ended her life at age 27.”
7/3/15- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
7/21/15- A well done documentary about a troubled jazz singer and well worth seeing. TRDB. At the Theater.
Tags: documentary
July 3rd, 2015
MALA MALA- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Nine members of the LGBT community in Puerto Rico recount their efforts to accept and embrace their true sexual identities in this witty social documentary highlighting the island’s dynamic and diverse transgender culture.”
7/1/15- Very good reviews including the one in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
July 2nd, 2015
A MURDER IN THE PARK- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “This arresting documentary chronicles a murder case that made headlines in 1999 when Alstory Simon’s confession led to the release of death-row inmate Anthony Porter, who was convicted of the crime. But his exoneration has been called into question.”
6/26/15- Good reviews from critics and excellent ones from audiences. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
June 29th, 2015
BATKID BEGINS- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “On November 15, 2013, young leukemia patient Miles Scott got his wish to become Batman when San Francisco transformed itself into Gotham City to become Miles’s playground — a singular act of charity that became an Internet sensation.”
6/26/15- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
June 29th, 2015
FRESH DRESSED- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Just as hip-hop music transformed the entertainment world, the genre has left its mark on the fashion industry. This stylish documentary takes a look at a generation of designers who turned youth culture into a billion-dollar business.”
6/26/15- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
Tags: documentary
June 26th, 2015
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