HALE COUNTY THIS MORNING, THIS EVENING- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Five years in the making, this lyrical documentary creates a revelatory picture of black identity in the South as cameras follow a group of African-American residents of Hale County, Alabama, going about their day-to-day lives.”
9/14/18- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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LETTER FROM MASANJIA- 2018. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “When an American mom discovers an SOS note stashed in a package from Kmart, she never imagines it will lead to the closure of Masanjia, China’s most notorious labor camp. When news of the note goes viral, the writer, a Chinese engineer who had been jailed for his spiritual beliefs, fears for his life and his family’s safety.”
9/14/18- Just 4 reviews of this documentary noted and they are all good. TRDB.
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I THINK WE’RE ALONE NOW- 2018. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. ” This documentary feature by director Sean Donnelly follows the adventures of two obsessed fans, 50 year old Asperger’s sufferer Jeff Turner, and 35-year-old intersex person Kelly McCormick who claim to be in love with 80’s teen-pop heartthrob Tiffany. With both humor and with sometimes heartbreaking sensitivity, Donnelly explores the lonely lives of these two people, classified by many as stalkers.”
9/14/18- Fair to good reviews from the critics and just fair ones from audiences. I’ll try to see this movie. TRDB.
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THE PUBLIC IMAGE IS ROTTEN- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Emerging on the punk scene as Johnny Rotten of the Sex Pistols, front man John Lydon became a rock ‘n’ roll icon. But when the group broke up, he started a new band, Public Image Ltd. — which he’s kept going in various forms for nearly four decades.”
9/13/18- Fair reviews at best. TRDB.
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SCIENCE FAIR- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In 2017, high school science students from across the globe convened in Los Angeles to compete in the annual International Science and Engineering Fair. This engaging documentary showcases the nine diverse finalists vying for a top prize of $75,000.”
9/13/18- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
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AMERICAN CHAOS- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Seeking to understand what Donald Trump supporters see in their man, director Jim Stern embarks on a tour of the red states in the run-up to the 2016 election, asking citizens why they’re willing to endorse a candidate with extreme beliefs.”
9/12/18- Despite what sounds like an interesting premise this movie got poor reviews for the most part. TRDB.
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KUSAMA: INFINITY- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Liberating herself from Japanese society’s restrictive tenets and aesthetics, avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama moved to New York City in 1958 and developed a unique multimedia style featuring oceans of polka dots, as detailed in this documentary.”
9/7/18- Fairly good reviews. TRDB.
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HAL- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In the golden age of 1970s cinema, director Hal Ashby made some of the era’s best films — including “The Last Detail,” “Shampoo” and “Being There” — before fading from view. This documentary charts his story through interviews and archive material.”
9/7/18- Very good reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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PROTOTYPE- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Beginning with reality and shifting increasingly into abstraction, this immersive cinematic journey moves from period photos of the aftermath of the hurricane that hit Galveston, Texas, in 1900 to a meditation on the ocean’s powers.”
8/31/18– Excellent reviews for this science fiction documentary, whatever that is. TRDB.
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PICK OF THE LITTER- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “This engaging documentary follows the two-year progress of five pooches trained from puppyhood to serve as guide dogs for the blind. The film also looks at the human devotion needed to help the canines learn a complex set of behavioral skills.
8/31/18- Great reviews. TRDB.
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