THE EYES OF ORSON WELLES- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Unspooling as a missive written to legendary auteur Orson Welles, this fascinating documentary examines the artwork that he left behind, including drawings and paintings that provide insight into his visual thinking.
3/15/19- Excellent reviews by the critics and very good ones by audiences. TRDB.
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COMBAT OBSCURA- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “As a combat cameraman in Afghanistan from 2011-12, Miles Lagoze’s primary role was to gather footage for use in Marine Corps recruiting. But his camera kept rolling after the battles ended, capturing the boredom, banality and futility of endless war.”
3/13/19- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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MY GENERATION- 2018. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “British film icon Michael Caine narrates and stars in My Generation, the vivid and inspiring story of his personal journey through 1960s London.”
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ISLAND OF THE HUNGRY GHOSTS- 2018. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “Detainees from the detention center on Christmas Island recount their stories to a trauma therapist who attempts to advocate their cause. Covering the ancient traditions of humans and animals on the island, and the many secrets that will never be known in the jungle, the movement of both species is examined as they attempt to survive.”
3/8/19- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
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FERRANTE FEVER- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Loved the world over for a body of work that includes her quartet of “Neapolitan Novels,” Elena Ferrante has long hidden her identity behind a pseudonym. This engaging documentary examines her work to analyze its universal appeal.”
3/8/19- Poor reviews. TRDB.
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BLACK MOTHER- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this engaging documentary, self-taught filmmaker and photographer Khalik Allah sets out to capture the beauty of his Jamaican homeland through its people, giving voice to residents from all walks of life.”
3/8/19- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
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SHARKWATER EXTINCTION- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “Continuing the crusade of its 2006 predecessor “Sharkwater,” this documentary sequel details the massive effect of the illegal shark fin industry, which has contributed to a 90 percent decline in the global shark population over the past 30 years.”
3/1/19- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
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MAPPLETHORPE- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “This engaging biopic charts the life and legacy of controversial photographer Robert Mapplethorpe, who sends shock waves through the modern art world with his provocative exhibits before his untimely death in 1989.”
3/1/19- Poor reviews from the critics and OK ones from audiences. TRDB.
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JOSEPH PULITZER: VOICE OF THE PEOPLE- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “At a time when the news media is being maligned and undermined, this well-crafted documentary recounts the story of transformational publisher Joseph Pulitzer, who took on a popular president (Teddy Roosevelt) to ensure freedom of the press.”
3/1/19- Just 3 reviews so far– 2 up and 1 down for this documentary. TRDB.
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THE 5 BROWNS: DIGGING THROUGH THE DARKNESS- 2019. Synopsis by Netflix. “This compelling documentary charts the story of the Brown siblings, five piano prodigies who experience a rapid rise to fame but face a fall equally precipitous when the girls in the family learn that their father sexually abused all of them.”
2/27/19- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
Add comment February 27th, 2019