SCATTER MY ASHES AT BERGDORF’S- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “This documentary peels back the curtain at Bergdorf Goodman, the iconic New York store that’s been launching design careers for more than a century. Key creative personnel and fans such as Joan Rivers and Candice Bergen discuss Bergdorf’s appeal.”
5/3/13- A poor review in today’s NY Times and elsewhere as well. TRDB.
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WAR ON WHISTLEBLOWERS- 2013. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “War Costs is a project of Brave New Foundation, highlighting the ongoing human and financial costs of U.S. militarism. Our mission is to champion social justice issues by using a model of media, education, and grassroots volunteer involvement that inspires, empowers, motivates and teaches civic participation and makes a difference.”
4/19/13- A weak review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
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AIN’T IN IT FOR MY HEALTH: A FILM ABOUT LEVON HELM- Synopsis by Netflix. “As a drummer and vocalist for The Band, Levon Helm contributed to some of rock’s most enduring classics. This eye-opening documentary examines what happened after the group dissolved, and the demons that haunted Helm until his solo comeback in 2007.”
4/19/13- An OK review in today’s NY Times saying that it may be a gift primarily to fans. TRDB.
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AROUSED- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “Get up close and personal with 16 of the most successful women in the Adult Film Industry as they shed their clothes for an intimate photo shoot with Director Deborah Anderson.”
4/17/13- Poor reviews in general and in today’s NY Times as well. TRDB.
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THIS AIN’T CALIFORNIA- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “This fascinating documentary explores the underground skateboarding subculture in the repressive East Germany of the 1970s and ’80s, following three passionate skaters through their childhood and teen years, and into adulthood as Germany reunified.”
4/12/13- Good reviews all around for this documentary, including the review in today’s NY Tims. TRDB.
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THE REVOLUTIONARY- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “At 91, American citizen Sidney Rittenberg reflects on his 35 years spent in China, where he was a member of the Chinese Communist Party and an active participant in the Chinese communist revolution.”
4/12/13- A very good review from today’s NY Times and from other critics as well. TRDB.
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AMERICAN MEAT- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “This eye-opening documentary provides a sympathetic contrast of factory-type farming, where thousands of animals live in crowded conditions, and open-grazing farming, which results in fewer animals but better conditions for both humans and livestock.”
4/12/13- A weak review in today’s NY Times but other critics have liked it more. TRDB.
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HERMAN’S HOUSE- 2013. Synopsis by Netflix. “After 40 years in solitary confinement, Herman Wallace was asked to design his dream house, which forms the centerpiece of this sobering documentary. The project, helmed by art student Jackie Sumell, drives home the impact of decades of solitude.”
4/9/13- Just a few early reviews for this documentary and they are all good. TRDB.
4/19/13- A good review in today’s NY Times. TRDB.
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SMYRA: THE DESTRUCTION OF A COSMOPOLITAN CITY- 2012. Synopsis by Netflix. “Archival photos and film reveal the glorious Greek city of Smyrna, a pinnacle of cultural tolerance until its destruction in 1922. Historians and descendants from the region discuss Smyrna’s legacy and the efforts to ensure it’s never forgotten.”
4/5/13- An OK review in today’s NY Times and from others as well. TRDB.
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BERT STERN: ORIGINAL MADMAN- 2011. Synopsis by Netflix. “After quickly rising from mailroom boy at Look Magazine to an internationally sought-after photographer in the 1950s, visual pioneer Bert Stern has led a fascinating, tumultuous life and photographed many of the world’s most beautiful women.”
4/5/13- A weak review in today’s NY Times and weak reviews in general. TRDB.
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