THE RAFT- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Documentarian Marcus Lindeen reunites the surviving crew members of a life-changing 1973 rafting trip to recall the three-month voyage, which anthropologist Santiago Genovés initiated and filmed to study the link between aggression and sexual desire.”
6/7/19- Mixed reviews. TRDB.
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NUREYEV- 2019. “Charting ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev’s journey from his indigent boyhood to global fame to his untimely death at age 54, this lyrical documentary includes unearthed performance footage that places the Russian-born artist in the context of his times.”
6/7/19- Early reviews by the critics are mixed but generally positive. Audience scores are just OK. TRDB.
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FRAMING JOHN DELOREAN- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Archival film interlaces with dramatized vignettes to chart the rise and fall of auto-design genius John DeLorean, who developed a revolutionary vehicle but ended up on trial when he tried to save his struggling company by making a massive drug deal.”
6/7/19- Good reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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THE BLACK GODFATHER- 2019. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “An expansive look at the exceptional life and legacy of Clarence Avant, one of the most influential dealmakers in music, entertainment, and politics over the last 60 years.”
6/7/19- Early reviews are very good. TRDB.
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PAVAROTTI- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “When he died in 2007, Luciano Pavarotti had realized his dream of bringing opera to the masses. This documentary paints a compelling portrait of the tenor by drawing on family archives, home videos, behind-the-scenes material and concert footage.”
6/7/19- Good reviews. TRDB.
6/23/19- I enjoyed this documentary very much– now add on all of the wonderful singing. TRDB. At the Theater.
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XY CHELSEA- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Trans woman and ex-soldier Chelsea Manning is fearless in pursuit of the truth — and has paid for it. After serving seven years in prison for leaking classified documents on the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, Chelsea is adjusting to life on the outside.
5/31/19- Mixed reviews at best for this documentary. TRDB.
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THE SPY BEHIND HOME PLATE- 2019. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The Spy Behind Home Plate is the first feature-length documentary to tell the real story of Morris “Moe” Berg, the enigmatic and brilliant Jewish baseball player turned spy.”
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THE RUSSIAN FIVE 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Dubbed the “Dead Wings” after many dismal seasons, Detroit’s professional hockey team looked to a new source of talent in the 1980s, enticing members of the Soviet Union’s Red Army team to defect to the West and join the Motor City squad.”
5/31/19- Great reviews all around. TRDB.
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ECHO IN THE CANYON- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “In the mid-1960s, Laurel Canyon in the Hollywood Hills became the creative nexus for a generation of young musicians who would become rock ‘n’ roll icons. This affectionate documentary looks at that famous scene’s history and ongoing influence.”
5/31/19- Excellent reviews by the critics and good ones from audiences. TRDB.
11/15/19- So much fun sitting back and listening to the music of the 60’s. A very good documentary. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
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THE IMAGE YOU MISSED- 2019. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Drawing on over 30 years of unique and never-seen-before imagery, The Image You Missed is an experimental essay film that weaves together a history of the Northern Irish Troubles with the story of a son’s search for his father. In the process, the film creates a candid encounter between two filmmakers born into different political moments, revealing their contrasting experiences of Irish nationalism, the role of images in social struggle, and the competing claims of personal and political responsibility.”
5/31/19- Great reviews. TRDB.
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