BILLIE- 2019. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “In 1971, journalist Linda Lipnack Kuehl set out to write the definitive biography of Billie Holiday. Over 8 years, she tracked down and tape-recorded over 200 hours of interviews with the extraordinary characters that populated the iconic singer’s short, tumultuous life. However, Linda’s book was never finished and the tapes never heard — until now.”
12/2/20- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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ZAPPA- 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “With unfettered access to the Zappa family trust and all archival footage, ZAPPA explores the private life behind the mammoth musical career that never shied away from the political turbulence of its time.”
11/28/20- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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BELUSHI- 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Jim Belushi, Chevy Chase, Dan Aykroyd and others discuss the extraordinary life and career of beloved actor and comedian John Belushi.”
11/24/20- Good reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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THE REAL RIGHT STUFF- 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “”The Real Right Stuff” tells the remarkable true story of the nation’s first astronauts, the original Mercury 7, and pulls from hundreds of hours of archival film and radio broadcasts, interviews, home movies and other rare and never-before-seen material to catapult viewers back to the late 1950s.”
11/24/20- Weak reviews in general. TRDB.
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COLLECTIVE- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “In 2015, a Bucharest nightclub fire left 27 dead and more than 180 injured, many of whom later perished from their “nonlethal” injuries. This documentary follows the investigation into what went wrong — ultimately exposing a vast health-care fraud.”
11/22/20- Very good reviews for this Romanian documentary. TRDB.
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CRAZY, NOT INSANE- 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Crazy, Not Insane isn’t as narratively disciplined as documentarian Alex Gibney’s best work, but Dorothy Otnow Lewis’ clinical analysis of murderous psychology may prompt unexpected sympathy for the devil.”
11/21/20- Very good reviews for this sure to be controversial documentary. TRDB.
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WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME- 2020. Synopsis by IMDB. “Live Broadway cast production of Heidi Schreck’s play presenting multiple facets, historical perspectives and personal experiences with the U.S. Constitution.”
11/18/20- Excellent reviews from the critics and I concur. TRDB.
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FIREBALL: VISITORS FROM DARKER WORLDS- 2020. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “A journey across the planet and universe explores how meteorites, shooting stars and deep impacts have awoken wonder about other realms — and make people rethink their destinies.”
11/13/20- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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I AM GRETA- 2010. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Audiences might not learn anything new from I Am Greta, but its stirring chronicle of the young activist’s efforts is inspiring.”
11/13/20- Good reviews from most critics but audience scores were terrible. TRDB.
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US KIDS- 2020. Synopsis by Netflix. “Centering on several survivors of the 2018 mass shooting at a Parkland, Florida, high school, this documentary follows their fight for stricter gun control as they travel the country to deliver the message, while still contending with their grief.”
10/30/20- Good reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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