McCONKEY- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “This exhilarating documentary tells the story of pioneering extreme skier Shane McConkey, a trailblazer for freeskiing and ski-BASE jumping — covering both his high-octane career and his poignant personal life.”
10/7/13- A few early reviews and they are very good. TRDB.
10/11/13- A very good review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
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SYMPHONY OF THE SOIL- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “This lyrical film takes viewers on a journey deep into the earth to learn about the complex relationships between soil and all living things. It goes on to explore agricultural misuse of soil, deforestation, development and other ecological issues.”
10/7/13- A few early very good reviews. TRDB.
10/11/13- A very good review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
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THE INSTITUTE- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Meet some of the 10,000 San Franciscans who took part in the Jejune Institute, a combination citywide art project and living game, from 2008 to 2011. This documentary attempts to explain the endeavor itself, its appeal and its curious origins.”
10/7/13- Few reviews so far but they are good. Audiences have liked it. TRDB.
10/11/13- The NY Times did not like this movie no-how. TRDB.
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GOD LOVES UGANDA- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “This powerful documentary examines the evangelical campaign to spread the values of America’s Christian right in Uganda, including a fierce fight against sexual immorality taken on by both American and Ugandan fundamentalist religious leaders.”
10/7/13- Just a few reviews and they are all good. TRDB.
10/11/13- The NY Times gave this documentary a very good review today. TRDB.
6/17/14- A well done documentary definitely worth seeing. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
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DESIGN IS ONE- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “As artists and visual architects, husband and wife Massimo and Lella Vignelli have been producing unique and groundbreaking work as brand designers. This up-close documentary reveals their major influence in reshaping our visual environment.”
10/11/13- Few reviews but the NY Times liked it. TRDB.
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COOPER AND HEMINGWAY: THE TRUE GEN- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Celebrating the friendship between renowned actor Gary Cooper and legendary writer Ernest Hemingway, this absorbing documentary traces their sometimes contentious bond that lasted until their deaths a few weeks apart in 1961.”
10/11/13- Very few reviews but the NY Times liked it. TRDB.
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WALTER: LESSONS FROM THE WORLD’S OLDEST PEOPLE- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Filmmaker Hunter Weeks sets out to interview six of the world’s most senior citizens, hoping to reveal some secrets and insights into longevity. Her uniquely human documentary records their reflections on a century’s worth of historical change.”
10/4/13- A poor review in today’s NY Times for this documentary. TRDB.
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A RIVER CHANGES COURSE- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Filmmaker Kalyanee Mam returns to her native homeland to follow three young Cambodians who are struggling to overcome the crushing effects of deforestation, overfishing and overwhelming debt.”
10/4/13- Very good reviews, including the review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
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LINSANITY- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Director Evan Jackson Leong profiles his longtime friend, Jeremy Lin, in this engrossing examination of the star basketball player’s humble beginnings, college days at Harvard, religious beliefs and high-scoring 2012 season with the New York Knicks.”
10/4/13- Mixed reviews, slightly more positive than negative. Today’s NY Times gave it a weak review. TRDB.
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DISLECKSIA: THE MOVIE- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “This documentary focuses on understanding dyslexia and minimizing its effect on children’s reading and learning abilities. Interviews with physicians, educators and autistic adults reveal diverse experiences and perspectives.”
10/4/13- Very few professional reviews so far but they are all good. Today’s NY Times gave this movie a favorable review. TRDB.
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