THE CAPOTE TAPES- 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “With talent to burn, an acid tongue and a penchant for gossip, author Truman Capote was his own best creation. This documentary draws on George Plimpton’s interviews with a host of Capote’s friends and foes to create a revealing portrait of him.”
9/11/21- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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FIRE MUSIC- 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “Long overlooked in the story of jazz, the free jazz movement gets its due in this documentary that explores the roots of the radical sound, which began with Ornette Coleman and includes the innovative stylings of Albert Ayler, Sun Ra and more.”
9/11/21- Just a few reviews and they are excellent. TRDB.
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THE ALPINIST- 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “Avoiding the limelight, solo climber Marc-André Leclerc scales remote alpine peaks, risking his life to pursue his passion. Following Leclerc for two years, filmmaker Peter Mortimer explores the mountaineer’s unswerving search for adventure.”
9/9/21- Excellent reviews by the critics for this documentary. TRDB.
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BITCHIN: THE SOUND AND FURY OF RICK JAMES- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A raw and intimate documentary look at the wildly colorful life of legendary funk artist Rick James from acclaimed Director Sacha Jenkins.”
9/4/21- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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THE BIG SCARY “S” WORD- 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “Taking a look at the stormy debate over socialism in the United States — and strong voter opposition to the term — this in-depth documentary explores the notion that socialist policy and American democracy share many basic tenets.”
9/4/21- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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HAPPIER THAN EVER: A LOVE LETTER TO LOS ANGELES- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “GRAMMY® Award-winning and chart-topping artist Billie Eilish will make her Disney+ debut with “Happier than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles,” a cinematic concert experience. Fresh off the heels of her brand-new album, “Happier than Ever,” the Disney+ original will feature an intimate performance of every song in the album’s sequential order – for the first and only time – from the stage of the legendary Hollywood Bowl.”
9/4/21- Excellent early reviews for this documentary.
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FAYA DAYI- 2001. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this engrossing documentary, director Jessica Beshir takes viewers to Ethiopia’s Harar highlands to show how khat — a plant with stimulant properties, and social and religious significance — has become the nation’s most important cash crop.”
9/4/21- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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BOB ROSS: HAPPY ACCIDENTS- 2021. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed brings us the shockingly untold story of the prolific landscape artist and host of The Joy of Painting. With a keen appreciation for nature, and a kind and gentle demeanor, Bob Ross encouraged everyone he met to embrace their creativity and believe in themselves, becoming a cultural phenomenon along the way.”
8/29/21- Fair reviews for this documentary. TRDB
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KIPCHOGE: THE LAST MILESTONE- 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “Turning the spotlight on Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge — often described as the greatest marathoner of the modern era — this inspiring documentary chronicles his quest to become the first person to complete a marathon in less than two hours.”
8/28/21- Early reviews are mixed. TRDB
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UNDER THE VOLCANO- 2021. Synopsis by Netflix. “While visiting the Caribbean island of Montserrat after the Beatles’ breakup, producer George Martin falls in love with the place and sets up shop there. Soon, everyone from the Police to the Rolling Stones turns up to record hit songs.”
8/21/21- Great reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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