SOUL BOYS OF THE WESTERN WORLD- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Formed in 1978 by five blue-collar London lads, Spandau Ballet set the pace for pop music in the 1980s, capturing the electronic beat of the times. This nostalgic documentary produced 30 years later spotlights the band’s memories of the era.”
4/29/15- Fairly good reviews from both audiences and critics. TRDB.
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WA-SHOKU: BEYOND SUSHI- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Featuring interviews with well-known top chefs and culinary connoisseurs, this delicious documentary explores the history of traditional Japanese cuisine, from its origins to its rapid rise in popularity throughout the world.”
4/24/15- Just 4 reviews noted– 1 up and 3 down. TRDB.
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MISERY LOVES COMEDY- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Entertainment industry lore suggests that comics and other funny showbiz folks are often sad or bitter in their personal lives. This engaging documentary explores that belief through candid interviews with Tom Hanks, Martin Short and more.”
4/24/15- Poor reviews. TRDB.
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GARDENERS OF EDEN- 2015. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Africa’s elephants are hurtling towards extinction to fuel the worldwide ivory trade. While conservationists howl and corrupt governments fail to address the ongoing slaughter, one brave family has been working for decades to stem the tide, one elephant at a time. This is a gripping, first-person experience inside the operations of Kenya’s David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.”
4/24/15- Just 2 reviews– both very positive for what sounds like a very good documentary. TRDB.
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BODY AND SOUL: THE STATE OF THE JEWISH NATION- 2015. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “This documentary investigates the connection between the Jewish people and the land of Israel from a historical perspective.”
4/24/15- Very good early reviews. TRDB.
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BECAUSE I WAS A PAINTER- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “In Nazi Germany’s hellish concentration camps, many inmates secretly composed drawings and sketches of their grim circumstances. While some view the preserved art as inspirational, others see only the grisly artifacts of human suffering.”
4/24/15- Good reviews, especially from critics. TRDB.
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EMPTYING THE SKIES- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Inspired by novelist Jonathan Franzen’s essay of the same name, this eye-opening documentary looks at the devastating effect of wild songbird poaching in Southern Europe, where gastronomic delicacies are pushing a variety of species into extinction.”
4/22/15- Very good professional reviews and so-so reviews by audiences. TRDB.
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ANTARCTIC EDGE- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Accompanied by a documentary film crew, an elite group of scientists sets out to investigate the rapid melting of the West Antarctic ice sheet, making a long journey to the region to better understand the factors driving the disturbing phenomenon.”
4/17/15– Just 4 reviews so far– 2 up and 2 down. The NY Times was one of the ups. TRDB.
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SALAD DAYS- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “Fast, creative and loud are just a few of the descriptions used in this comprehensive documentary about the Washington, D.C., punk rock scene of the 1980s — a cultural and musical explosion that questioned the era’s “feel good” politics.”
4/17/15- I’ve note just 3 reviews and they are all good. TRDB.
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MONKEY KINGDOM- 2015. Synopsis by Netflix. “This all-ages nature documentary follows the perilous lives of a monkey and her newborn daughter in the jungles of southern Asia. As part of a larger group, mom and baby risk starvation if they fail to abide by the stringent social rules.”
4/17/15- Very good reviews. TRDB.
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