THE NETWORK- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “This documentary tells the story of TOLO, Afghanistan’s first independent TV network, and the family that grew it into the nation’s largest broadcaster. The film follows the expansive staff, which faces an uncertain future as foreign troops withdraw.”
9/27/13- The few reviews I’ve seen are mixed. Audiences have liked it. TRDB.
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METALLICA THROUGH THE NEVER- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Veteran heavy metal band Metallica is captured live in 3D in this spectacular concert film, highlighted by a staged accident involving a crew member. Narrative bios of band members and a chronicle of Metallica’s career are also featured in the movie.”
9/27/13- A weak review in today’s NY Times but good reviews from others. TRDB.
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MUSCLE SHOALS- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “This tuneful documentary chronicles the musical legacy of Muscle Shoals, Ala., home of Fame Studios, where top musicians have flocked for decades. Keith Richards, Bono and other stars recount their experiences recording at the renowned facility.”
9/27/13- Very good reviews in general. Today’s NY Times did not care for it. TRDB.
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WINTER NOMADS- 2013. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Pascal, 53, and Carole, 28, are shepherds. In the month of November 2010, they embark on their long winter transhumance: four months during which they will have to cover 600 km in the Swiss-French region, accompanied by three donkeys, four dogs and a eight hundred sheep. An exceptional adventure is about to begin: they brave the cold and the bad weather day in day out, with a canvas cover and animal skins as their only shelter at night. This saga reveals a tough and exacting profession requiring constant improvisation and unflinching attention to nature, the animals and the cosmos.”
9/27/13- Very good reviews all around. TRDB.
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RUNNING WILD: THE LIFE OF DAYTON O. HYDE- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Dedicated to trying to protect wild horses in the Black Hills of South Dakota, Dayton Hyde emerges as a unique brand of hero in this bio-documentary. Hyde’s efforts include rescuing feral herds from government-sanctioned wild-horse roundups.”
10/4/13- A good review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
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THE SUMMIT- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Combining interviews, archival footage and recreations, filmmaker Nick Ryan sets out to uncover what went wrong when 11 people died on their way up the infamous K2 — the deadliest day in modern mountaineering history.”
10/4/13- Fairly good reviews and the NY Times liked it very much. TRDB.
4/30/16- I liked this movie although it was told in a somewhat confusing manner. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
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BRIDEGROOM- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Helmed by Linda Bloodworth-Thomason, this illuminating documentary chronicles the story of Shane Bitney Crone, who finds himself shut out and deprived of the legal protections of marriage after his same-sex partner dies in a tragic accident.”
9/25/13- Just a few reviews so far and they are very good. TRDB.
10/4/13- The NY Times reviewer liked this documentary very much. TRDB.
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THE MUSLIMS ARE COMING!- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Hoping to counter Americans’ negative attitudes toward Islam, a clutch of Muslim-American comedians launch a national tour for laughs. This documentary chronicles their long, strange trip as they try to educate — and entertain — their audiences.”
9/20/13- A weak review in today’s NY Times and from others as well. TRDB.
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GENERATION IRON- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “This documentary goes beyond the muscle to tell the real stories of seven men competing for top bodybuilding honors as Mr. Olympia. Each participant shares his personal journey, motivations, challenges and triumphs on the road to victory.”
9/20/13- Mixed reviews in general and from the NY Times as well. TRDB.
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AFTER TILLER- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “AFTER TILLER paints a complex, compassionate portrait of these physicians who have become the new number-one targets of the anti-abortion movement.”
9/20/13- A good review in today’s NY Times and from most critics as well. TRDB.
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