MERCHANT IVORY- 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “MERCHANT IVORY (2023) is the first definitive feature documentary to lend new and compelling perspectives on the partnership, both professional and personal, of director James Ivory, producer Ismail Merchant.”
9/1/23- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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DAUGHTERS- 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Four young girls prepare for a special Daddy Daughter Dance with their incarcerated fathers, as part of a unique fatherhood program in a Washington, D.C. jail. A generation of youth bare the weight of mass incarceration on their childhoods.”
8/25/2024. Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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ELIZABETH TAYLOR: THE LOST TAPES- 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes- ELIZABETH TAYLOR: THE LOST TAPES offers an unprecedented exploration into the life of Elizabeth Taylor, Hollywood’s quintessential star. With extraordinary access to Taylor’s personal archives and 40 hours of newly unearthed, intimate audio interviews with journalist Richard Meryman, audiences are invited to rediscover, not just a mega star of Hollywood’s Golden Age, but a complex woman who navigated lifelong fame, personal identity, and public scrutiny on a global stage from early childhood.”
8/7/2024- Excellent reviews by all for this documentary. TRDB.
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CIRQUE DU SOLEIL- 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “When Cirque du Soleil moves to reboot its flagship production, O, more than a year after an abrupt global shutdown, both performers and crew members face uncertainty as they work to return to their world-class standards in time for the (re)opening night curtain in Las Vegas. With unprecedented access, filmmaker Dawn Porter captures the dramatic personal highs and lows of the world’s most famous circus act on its journey back from the existential brink.”
7/29/2023- Good early reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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SWAN SONG- 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “An immersive, behind-the-scenes look at one of the world’s leading ballet companies as it mounts a new production of Swan Lake. Ballet icon Karen Kain, on the eve of her retirement, directs the National Ballet of Canada. The film weaves together intimate scenes of the creative process and the dancers’ personal lives.”
7/29/24- Good reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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SORRY/ NOT SORRY- 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “An inside look at Louis CK’s public downfall and surprising return to the spotlight. Featuring interviews with women who spoke up about his sexual misconduct, New York Times journalists who broke the story, and fellow comedians such as Michael Ian Black, Michael Schur, and Aida Rodriguez. Examines cancel culture and the legacy of the #MeToo movement. A New York Times production.”
7/15/24- Fair reviews for this movie. TRDB.
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TWICE COLONIZED- 2023. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes, “TWICE COLONIZED 2023. Renowned Inuit lawyer Aaju Peter has led a lifelong fight for the rights of her people. A member of a historically marginalized and oppressed community, Aaju’s heritage puts her in the unique position of someone who has been “twice colonized” — first by European settlers who arrived in the Arctic, and then by modern-day Canadian policies and institutions. But while launching an effort to establish an Indigenous forum at the EU, Aaju finds herself facing a difficult and deeply personal journey to mend her own wounds after the unexpected passing of her youngest son. In this “powerful exploration of cultural trauma” (The Film Stage), director Lin Alluna follows alongside Aaju Peter as she strives to reclaim her language and identity after a lifetime of whitewashing and forced assimilation.”
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MADE IN ENGLAND- 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Martin Scorsese reflects on the influence of filmmakers Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, whose decades-long collaboration led to a series of classics that made the duo a crucial part of British cinema.”
7/15/24- Excellent early reviews. TRDB.
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I AM: CELINE DION- 2024. Directed by Academy Award nominee Irene Taylor, I AM: CELINE DION gives us a raw and honest behind-the-scenes look at the iconic superstar’s struggle with a life-altering illness. Serving as a love letter to her fans, this inspirational documentary highlights the music that has guided her life while also showcasing the resilience of the human spirit.”
7/10/24- Excellent reviews from everyone and I liked it very much. Don’t see this movie if you are squeamish. TRDB.
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CONFESSIONS OF A GOOD SAMARITAN- 2024. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Director Penny Lane’s decision to become a “good Samaritan” by giving one of her kidneys to a stranger turns into a funny and moving personal quest to understand the nature of altruism. Confessions of a Good Samaritan is a provocative inquiry into the science, history, and ethics of organ transplantation, asking an ancient question in a whole new way: Who is your neighbor, and what do you owe them?”
7/7/24- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB
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