BOBBI JENE- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Rebooting her personal and professional lives, American dancer Bobbi Jene Smith returns to the United States from Israel, where’s she’s been a star for more than a decade. This engrossing documentary follows Smith as she branches out on her own.”
9/22/17– Fair reviews. TRDB.
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GAGA: FIVE FOOT TWO- Synopsis by Netflix. “Offering an inside look at the life and career of fashion-forward pop star Lady Gaga, this high-energy documentary follows the singer as she marks the release of a new album and prepares for a lavishly staged halftime show at Super Bowl LI.”
9/22/17- Fairly good reviews by the critics and excellent ones by audiences. TRDB.
9/24/17- I enjoyed the movie but it contained much of the “hero worship” that documentaries of famous performers have. TRDB. Netflix Streaming.
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BONES OF CONTENTION- 2017. Synopsis by Rotten Tomatoes. “”Bones of Contention” explores the theme of historical memory in Spain, focusing on the repression of lesbians and gays under Franquismo. What happened to LGBT people during the Franco regime?”
9/20/17- I’ve seen just 1 review and it was excellent. TRDB.
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RED TREES- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Documentarian Marina Willer — a descendant of one of 12 Jewish families to survive the Nazi occupation of Prague (thanks to her granddad’s ability to make citric acid) — chronicles her family’s life during wartime and their immigration to Brazil.”
9/20/17- Fair reviews at best. TRDB.
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RAT FILM- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “In this fascinating documentary, an eye-opening portrait of Baltimore emerges as filmmaker Theo Anthony surveys the city’s history through its enormous population of Norway rats and the observations of those who love and hate them.”
9/15/17- Excellent reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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STRONG ISLAND- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “More than two decades after Yance Ford’s unarmed brother was shot and killed during a dispute with a mechanic — who was allowed to go free — the filmmaker re-examines the events surrounding the tragedy and its effect on their family.”
9/15/17- Excellent reviews from the critics and good ones from audiences. TRDB.
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FALLEN- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Taking an unflinching look at a somber subject, this documentary pays homage to the police officers killed in America each year in the line of duty, visiting families of the fallen to tell their heartbreaking stories of loss.”
9/8/17- Just 2 reviews so far– one generally negative and the other not much better. TRDB.
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TROPHY- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “Examining the broad ethical issues that arise from commercial big-game hunting, this in-depth documentary focuses on the sharp debate between wildlife conservationists and those intent on breeding rare and endangered species for sport.”
9/8/17- Great reviews for this documentary. TRDB.
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COMPANY TOWN- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “In Crossett, Arkansas, Georgia-Pacific’s paper and chemical plant is the town’s lifeblood. But the factory’s increasing toxic waste has led a local pastor to urge the residents to fight back against the company, which values profit over their health.”
9/8/17- Just a few reviews so far and they are all excellent. TRDB.
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SCHOOL LIFE- 2017. Synopsis by Netflix. “On the eve of retirement, spouses Amanda and John Leyden look back on their shared career teaching at a boarding school in County Meath, Ireland, where they’ve applied imagination, creativity and a sense of fun to the goal of enriching young minds.”
9/8/17- Excellent reviews. TRDB.
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