DARK MONEY- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In Montana, corporate campaign financing was prohibited for nearly a century, but “dark money” from anonymous corporate donors now skews the electoral process. This engrossing documentary follows citizens’ grassroots efforts to amend the situation.”
7/12/18- Very good reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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RYUICHI SACAMOTO: CODA- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Since the 1970s, Oscar-winning composer Ryuichi Sakamoto has been a central figure in expanding the profile of electronic music. Diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014, Sakamoto returns to make a new album, as chronicled in this reflective documentary.”
7/6/18- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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CONSTRUCTING ALBERT- 2018. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “The most important revolution in culinary history took place in a remote cove on the Catalan coast. The Big Bang of creative discovery that was elBulli sparked from the minds of two brothers from a poor suburb of Barcelona, and gave birth to a new gastronomic universe. Since then the name Adri has become synonymous of creativity. Ferran is the famous maestro people know, however, with 29 years of a brilliant career behind him, the only recognition Albert has achieved is that of being the most underrated chef in the world.”
7/5/18- Fairly good reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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A SKIN SO SOFT- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Intent on sculpting their bodies into perfect masses of muscle, six Quebec bodybuilders — envious of one another — prepare for the next big competition, stretching the patience of family and friends in the process.”
7/5/18- Excellent reviews from the critics and just fair ones from audiences. TRDB.
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WHITNEY- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Whitney Houston’s stunning voice made her a pop-world icon and spawned a career that lasted from the mid-1980s through her tragic death in 2012. This comprehensive documentary charts the singer’s triumphant career and turbulent private life.”
7/4/18- Very good reviews by the critics and fairly good ones from audiences as well. TRDB.
11/27/18- I think that this was a beautifully done documentary and I enjoyed it very much. TRDB. Netflix Disc.
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THIS IS CONGO- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, conflict has raged for more than two decades. This eye-opening documentary puts a human face on the struggles by profiling four survivors: a mineral dealer, a tailor, a whistle-blower and an army colonel.”
6/29/18- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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LOVE, CECIL- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “A photographer, set and costume designer, and writer, Cecil Beaton takes his own turn in the spotlight in this engaging documentary that draws on personal diaries, archival footage and photos to profile one of the 20th century’s great tastemakers.”
6/29/18- Good reviews from the critics but poor ones from audiences. TRDB.
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THREE IDENTICAL STRANGERS- 2018. “This riveting documentary charts the twisty story of identical triplets separated at birth, who reconnect by chance at age 19. But what starts as a happy reunion soon sets off a series of events that lead to shocking and sinister secrets.”
6/28/18- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
7/24/18- An excellent documentary- really an expose. I’d recommend it highly. TRDB. At the Theater.
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LOVE MEANS ZERO- 2018. This documentary was about the famous tennis coach Nick Bolletieri and his unusual relationships with his students.
6/25/18- A very interesting documentary about the famous and controversial tennis coach. TRDB. ShowTime.
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SPIRAL- 2018. Synopsis by Netflix. “Documentarian Laura Fairrie takes a look at the disturbing rise of anti-Semitism and Holocaust denial across Europe, especially in France — which is home to the world’s third-largest population of Jews.”
6/22/18- Mixed reviews- mostly poor but it sounds like it would be worth seeing. TRDB.
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