Your Favorite Documentaries

[Hollylane]

What documentaries have you watched recently, or which documentaries are your favorites that you have found to be fascinating/informative/exciting/thought provoking/anger provoking/action provoking?



A recent find for me were the few episodes on Hulu of : Off The Map (2010)

Episode 1: 99 Days On The Ice
Jean Gabriel and Bettina cross the Arctic Ocean on skis on the longest and most difficult polar expedition imaginable. The 2,000 kilometer trek pushes them to their physical and mental limits and exposes the dangers of global warming.

Episode 2: Path to The Stone Age
Trek into the mountain forests of West Papua in search of the Korowai, an indigenous tribe living in near total isolation since the Stone Age. Jean Gabriel and Bettina plunge deep into the jungle to find a truly incredible people.

Episode 3: Inside the Volcano
It's dangerous enough descending into an active volcano; it’s worse when that volcano is located in a war zone. Bettina and Jean-Gabriel head to Rift Valley to conquer two mountains of fire and reach the shores of a 300-meter wide lava lake.

[Novelafemme]

I love documentaries. I try to remember that the narrative is always very biased and subsequently parsed out to the public as such; especially political documentaries. Nonetheless, here are a few I have watched recently:

The Cost of a Coke: Coca Cola has actually been cooperating with paramilitaries in Colombia to execute workers in their own bottling plants that are trying to form unions and trying to demand better working conditions. In the world of the Coca-Cola Company, whenever there’s a union there’s always a bust, whenever there’s corruption there’s always the real thing. Justice Productions second release, The Cost of a Coke: 2nd Edition is the updated version to Matt Beard’s first documentary, The Cost of a Coke. The Cost of a Coke: 2nd Edition explores the corruption and moral bankruptcy of the world’s most popular soda, and what you can do to help end a gruesome cycle of murders and environmental degradation.

Jesus Camp: "Jesus Camp" follows several young children as they prepare to attend a summer camp where the kids will get their daily dose of evangelical Christianity. Through interviews with Becky Fischer, the children, and others, "Jesus Camp" illustrates the unswerving belief of the faithful. A housewife and homeschooling mother tells her son that creationism has all the answers. Footage from inside the camp shows young children weeping and wailing as they promise to stop their sinning. Child after child is driven to tears. Juxtapose these scenes with clips from a more moderate Christian radio host (who is appalled by such tactics), and Jesus Camp seems to pose a clear question: are these children being brainwashed?

The Sustainable City: Today, the way ecology is being incorporated into architecture has evolved considerably.
Sustainable architecture, or green architecture, aims to minimize the negative impact of buildings on the environment by enhancing efficiency and moderating the use of materials, energy, and space.
Spewing carbon dioxide, generating masses of waste, and consuming alarming quantities of energy and water, our cities place a heavy burden on both the global environment and the local ecosystem.
Architecture itself has a tremendous impact on the environment.

The Linguists: A hilarious and poignant chronicle of two scientists—David Harrison and Gregory Anderson—racing to document languages on the verge of extinction. In Siberia, India, and Bolivia, the linguists confront head-on the very forces silencing languages: racism, humiliation, and violent economic unrest. David and Greg's journey takes them deep into the heart of the cultures, knowledge, and communities at risk when a language dies.

[Nomad]

i just watched 'Forks Over Knives'. it's a little dry in places but the info was interesting. it's a comparison of plant based diets to meat-centered/processed food diets. i liked 'Food Inc' and 'Super Size Me' more but i dont think it was a waste of time to watch. i'd give it a 3 out of 5 stars.

[Novelafemme]

i just watched 'Forks Over Knives'. it's a little dry in places but the info was interesting. it's a comparison of plant based diets to meat-centered/processed food diets. i liked 'Food Inc' and 'Super Size Me' more but i dont think it was a waste of time to watch. i'd give it a 3 out of 5 stars.

I keep meaning to watch Forks over Knives. The other two you mentioned were fabulous! Have you seen Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead? Amazing film. One I highly recommend.

[Hollylane]

Food, Inc was amazing. I have been trying to get to Forks Over Knives, thanks for the recommendation.

I'm really quite excited to see what other people are watching, thank you to those who are posting, and those who will post...I can already see that my "documentaries to watch list" will be expanding from the favorites posted here! :)

[JAGG]

I love a show called " Worm Hole." Morgan Freeman hosts it. Not sure if that qualifies as a documentary.

[Kobi]

The Weight of The Nation - confronting America's obesity epidemic.

This is a lengthy HBO doc spanning about 12 hours and 3 discs. I like that it is very science based but presented in very easy to understand language and demonstrations.

It is very informative as to the way the body works or doesnt, and basic physiology I never knew i.e. fat is living tissue which produces chemicals which affect different organs in different ways.

It addresses the customary diseases associated with weight like diabetes and heart disease but also addresses some new emerging issues i.e. liver transplants for fatty liver disease etc.

I like that it looks at things from many interconnected viewpoints i.e. evolution, genetics, environment, economics, marketing etc. while refraning from judgement.

And, it is big on community based studies/programs for school age children who are showing signs and symptoms of problems at alarming ages i.e. high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol levels etc.

And, so far, there are many suggestions for weight control that seem to be doable for various types of eaters.

Good info.

[macele]

PBS does a great job of getting the word out on alzheimers disease.
an eduaction for sure. this documentary originally aired something like 6 months ago.
it will make you cry, laugh, love, ... it will give you an understanding of the disease.
you'll never forget lee gorewitz.

http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/youre-looking-at-me/

[thedivahrrrself]

Jesus Camp - dead-on accurate representation of what I have seen growing up in rural Oklahoma. Children are not soldiers for God. They really put the weight of the world on these kids and end up really screwing some of them up emotionally.

Farenheit 9/11, Bowling for Columbine, & Sicko - all for different reasons, all combined why I used to love Michael Moore (I much prefer him behind the camera!)

Planet Earth - hands-down the best nature series ever made, ever. A technical masterpiece.

The whole This American Life series. The radio shows is outstanding, but seeing it in video brought everything to life so well. I ♥ ambiguity.

Y'all who know me well know I might be a gay man/drag queen trapped in a queer girl's body, so you know I gotta mention Grey Gardens!

Invisible War - I've only had time to catch pieces of this, but based on what I've seen, every woman in America and every soldier in America should see this movie. Period.

I LOVE docs... The list goes on; this is just what I could think of. Wish I had time to watch more of them.

[Angeltoes]

Hard to say. There are so many great ones.

The Empires Series - "Within the long history of civilization are great eras of struggle, triumph, and loss. These periods are reflective of the best and worst of humanity: explosive creativity, ultimate depravity, the use and abuse of power, and war."

http://www.pbs.org/empires/

New York (7 episodes) "This exhaustively thorough documentary chronicles the evolution of the city from its time as a Dutch settlement in the early 17th century to its current status as megalopolis extraordinaire. Famous New Yorkers including Martin Scorsese, Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan, Fran Lebowitz, Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, and former mayor Ed Koch lend their colorful local perspective. In addition, there's commentary by numerous historians and writers, most notably Pulitzer Prize-winning Mike Wallace (not of 60 Minutes fame, but rather author of Gotham) and the late Brendan Gill, who notes the distinctly capitalist foundation of the city. As he succinctly states, "New York was based upon greed."

New York

[Kobi]

The Ken Burns documentary called The Story of Elizabeth Cade Stanton and Susan B Anthony.

What a great movie, full of facts, figures, struggles, sacrifices, unexpected alliances, and perseverance of two very common women.

A good refresher course for folks whos memory of the history of women is a little fuzzy.

[Martina]

Pina by Wim Wenders about the late choreographer Pina Bausch.

Excellent movie.

[blush]

http://beingelmo.com/

It's about the creator of the Elmo character. There's a heartbreaking scene where the puppet meets a Make a Wish child, and the puppeteer is crying. I've never liked Elmo much until I watched this documentary.

[Hollylane]

http://beingelmo.com/

It's about the creator of the Elmo character. There's a heartbreaking scene where the puppet meets a Make a Wish child, and the puppeteer is crying. I've never liked Elmo much until I watched this documentary.

Well, who better than a Baltimorean to create such a well loved character! I'm partial....yes, yes I am. :) ;)

I am watching this now, and am already becoming a renewed fan of Elmo.

[Fatale]

The film, I Like Killing Flies is fantastic. It's about the smallest restaurant you've ever seen and the cantankerous, philosophical chef/owner. I had the pleasure of eating there just once when I lived in NYC, before it moved to its new digs, and I have never forgotten it.

[Ginger]

OMG what a great thread idea!!!!!!

When I get settled (I'm moving Saturday), I"m definitely using this thread as a Netflix (what to order) resource!

[Gráinne]

Ken Burns' Baseball and The Civil War. Almost anything on PBS. . . The Freedom Riders, last year.

[thedivahrrrself]

Just watched The Education of Dee Dee Ricks on HBO last night - definitely worth seeing! A woman gets diagnosed with breast cancer, and it alters the course of her life forever. Very cool doc!

[Hollylane]

http://beingelmo.com/

It's about the creator of the Elmo character. There's a heartbreaking scene where the puppet meets a Make a Wish child, and the puppeteer is crying. I've never liked Elmo much until I watched this documentary.




Well, who better than a Baltimorean to create such a well loved character! I'm partial....yes, yes I am. :) ;)

I am watching this now, and am already becoming a renewed fan of Elmo.

Okay, now I actually have tears streaming down my face, I've been laughing and smiling, and I now absolutely :stillheart: Elmo/Kevin Clash and his family/puppet family...This is a wonderful documentary that I never would have encountered had it not been shared here. Thank you.

[Rockinonahigh]

I love PBS,not long ago they ran a show about when the cajuns settled in Louisiana,how the culture developed the traditions it has.The show also touched on the melting pot of folks that have made theis state what it is.Louisiana is a great state,but with the republican influance we have at the moment has dimmed the light for many hear.I know when we had a democratic base even tho it was falmboiant to say the least,we have flourished.

[Dance-with-me]

I **LOVE** documentaries - if I could only watch one toe of film, it would be docs.

I could list dozens (and will come back and list more) but for now I'll just copy the ones I had listed in my Netflix thread:

~ Praying with Lior. A documentary on a boy who has Down's Syndrome, his delight in and commitment to his Jewish faith, intertwined with the story of his mom's battle with cancer. I may be prejudiced on this one because I knew many of the people in it, but it's still moving and interesting.
~ Been Rich All My Life. Documentary on a group of women who were showgirls in Harlem in the '30s, and their experiences during that time, and their journey towards reuniting on stage as elderly (but still awesome) performers.
~ Saint of 9/11. Documentary about Father Mychal Judge, who was an openly gay priest, chaplain to the NYC fire department, and killed on 9/11.
~ Bela Fleck: Throw Down Your Heart. Documentary on the amazing banjo player Bela Fleck and his travels to Africa to research the early origins of that instrument and play with a lot of local musicians. Fantastic for anyone who loves "world music."

[DapperButch]

i just watched 'Forks Over Knives'. it's a little dry in places but the info was interesting. it's a comparison of plant based diets to meat-centered/processed food diets. i liked 'Food Inc' and 'Super Size Me' more but i dont think it was a waste of time to watch. i'd give it a 3 out of 5 stars.

I SO VERY MUCH DISAGREE! "Forks over Knives" is an EXCELLENT documentary! In fact, the reason I came into this was to list it as a must see. I like "Tapped" as well (water sources, including the "spring water", you are drinking in that plastic bottle of yours).

For those interested in food docs, including the above two:

http://www.butchfemmeplanet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4317

[Katniss]

Great thread! I rarely watch tv but do love a good documentary. Some stand outs for me have been;

1. "Mountains Beyond Mountains" ~Focuses on the work of Dr. Paul Farmer who believes health care is a human right throughout the world. Dr. Farmer started work in Haiti on drug resistant TB and later expanded the successful program to other countries. Focus on global health care and social justice.

2. "The Shape of Water"~ Follows 5 different women from various countries and how they respond to environmental degradation, archaic traditions, lack of economic support and perils of war.

3. "Waiting for Superman"~ Highlights the work of African American educator Geoffrey Canada, charter schools and his Harlem Success Academy and how we are failing our kids in an educational system that is broken.

Katniss~~

[DMW]

I remember watching Tavis Smiley, interview Geoffrey Canada ...seems like a long time ago... That is an incredible story. Amaizing dude. I want to watch the documentary now. Glad they made one about him and the school. The other's sound good too. Love documentaries and PBS. Smithsonian channel. I would have to look up titles of the docs to recall those that i think are worthy of listing.

[DMW]

Ken Burns' Baseball and The Civil War. Almost anything on PBS. . . The Freedom Riders, last year.

I say....oh f*** yeah...totally! would have listed Freedom Riders
and Ken Burns is awesome.

and the jesus camp is just scary...anything extreme fundamentalist that pushes hate or discrimination is scary

[cinnamongrrl]

I loveeee documentaries!!! I have to say, my all time faves are

1. Ken Burn's Civil War

2 honestly...anything by Ken Burns...esp Lewis and Clark....

3 Planet Earth (I think its called that) narrated by Sigourney Weaver....

4. All the Nature shows....

5. I will watch anything to do with history or nature..... :)

[Martina]

This looks good. A documentary on the Reuther brothers (http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/10/movies/brothers-on-the-line-sasha-reuthers-film-on-the-uaw.html?pagewanted=2&hpw&pagewanted=all).

[Hollylane]

Everything I already knew...but needed a fresh reminder about...Part of this literally made me burst into tears, a lot of the film made me angry, and some of it made me laugh...

I can honestly say that I have been half ass committed in being a responsible consumer....that changes today...

http://artscalendar.yale.edu/uploads/event_image/image/12417/single_king-corn_0.jpg
(http://www.kingcorn.net/the-film/synopsis/)
King Corn:
King Corn is a feature documentary about two friends, one acre of corn, and the subsidized crop that drives our fast-food nation. In the film, Ian Cheney and Curt Ellis, best friends from college on the east coast, move to the heartland to learn where their food comes from. With the help of friendly neighbors, genetically modified seeds, and powerful herbicides, they plant and grow a bumper crop of America’s most-productive, most-subsidized grain on one acre of Iowa soil. But when they try to follow their pile of corn into the food system, what they find raises troubling questions about how we eat—and how we farm.

[SimpleAlaskanBoy]

I second Praying with Lior.

Dr. Bronner's Magic Soapbox.

Southern Comfort.


I *heart* documentaries!


~SAB

[Girl_On_Fire]

The Beautiful Truth

I didn't see this one mentioned. This film talks about The Gerson Miracle for curing cancer. It's an amazing, touching film that explains the truth behind the cause of most illnesses and how to cure them naturally and it's all told through the eyes of a teenager doing a home-school project. Very sobering and eye-opening.

[Lasiurus_cinereus]

Life (BBC TV series) narrated by David Attenborough
actually any BBC documentary narrated by Attenborough suits me just fine!

[BrutalDaddy]

For life of me I can not think of the name of the show but it comes on the Oprah Network, if I'm not mistaken.

Has the asian lady who travels across America doing films about different types of people, culture, religions, etc. I think her name is Lisa Chang?

I have yet to see a single episode I didn't learn something from. Even the ones that make me wanna claw folks eyes out for their ignorance.



Love When Folks Help Me Expand The Noggin,
Brute.

[femmsational]

For life of me I can not think of the name of the show but it comes on the Oprah Network, if I'm not mistaken.

Has the asian lady who travels across America doing films about different types of people, culture, religions, etc. I think her name is Lisa Chang?

I have yet to see a single episode I didn't learn something from. Even the ones that make me wanna claw folks eyes out for their ignorance.



Love When Folks Help Me Expand The Noggin,
Brute.

I love it when your noggin gets expanded too!!! :fastdraq:


I think it's called something like "our america" maybe?

[Martina]

I just watched a Frontline episode -- aired October 9th. It's about Obama and Romney, and it's super good. It's called The Choice 2012 (http://video.pbs.org/video/2288869682).

[Hollylane]

The Beautiful Truth

I didn't see this one mentioned. This film talks about The Gerson Miracle for curing cancer. It's an amazing, touching film that explains the truth behind the cause of most illnesses and how to cure them naturally and it's all told through the eyes of a teenager doing a home-school project. Very sobering and eye-opening.

Thank you! I just found it on Netflix and added it to my instant list!

I just watched a Frontline episode -- aired October 9th. It's about Obama and Romney, and it's super good. It's called The Choice 2012 (http://video.pbs.org/video/2288869682).

This looks interesting...Thank you for the link Martina!


I finally had an opportunity to watch Forks Over Knives...Eyeopening, yet, somehow I think I already knew all of this instinctively. Great film!

[Hollylane]

If you're teetering on the edge of becoming a vegan or vegetarian, this documentary is for you...This one was one of several that have tipped the scales for me...I will no longer be eating/using animal products...


Vegucated:

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Part sociological experiment and part adventure comedy, Vegucated follows three meat- and cheese-loving New Yorkers who agree to adopt a vegan diet for six weeks. Lured by tales of weight lost and health regained, they begin to uncover the hidden sides of animal agriculture that make them wonder whether solutions offered in films like Food, Inc. go far enough. This entertaining documentary showcases the rapid and at times comedic evolution of three people who discover they can change the world one bite at a time. (http://www.getvegucated.com/)

[Kobi]

The documentary shows the development of the contemporary business corporation, from a legal entity that originated as a government-chartered institution meant to affect specific public functions, to the rise of the modern commercial institution entitled to most of the legal rights of a person.

One theme is its assessment as a "personality", as a result of an 1886 case in the United States Supreme Court in which a statement by Chief Justice Morrison R. Waite led to corporations as "persons" having the same rights as human beings, based on the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution.

Topics addressed include:
- the Business Plot, where in 1933, General Smedley Butler exposed an alleged corporate plot against then U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt; the tragedy of the commons;

-Dwight D. Eisenhower's warning people to beware of the rising military-industrial complex;

-economic externalities;

-suppression of an investigative news story about Bovine Growth Hormone on a Fox News Channel affiliate television station;

-the invention of the soft drink Fanta by the Coca-Cola Company due to the trade embargo on Nazi Germany;

-the alleged role of IBM in the Nazi holocaust (see IBM and the Holocaust);

-the Cochabamba protests of 2000 brought on by the privatization of Bolivia's municipal water supply by the Bechtel Corporation;

- in general themes of corporate social responsibility, the notion of limited liability, the corporation as a psychopath, and the corporation as a person.

- most disturbing to me, how the corporate scientific corporations are "buying" the rights to human and other species genes.


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Best watched in pieces to catch all the overt and covert messaging. Freakin scary stuff when you realize how deeply they are shaping the people we are and the world we live in.

[Greyson]

Wish Me Away
A personal and intimate look at Chely Wright, the first country music star to come out as openly gay. The documentary charts her pursuit and rise to fame in Nashville, a hidden network of secrets and lies, her emotional unraveling and eventual rebirth.



This documentary is going to premiere on Showtime this Thursday, November 15th, @ 8PM EST/PST.

[Words]

Saw this one a couple of nights ago and would highly recommend (absolutely agree with Ishiguro)....

London, England, Nov 30, 2010 / 02:54 am (CNA).- A “breathtaking” film recording the life of Carmelite nuns at a London monastery took the grand prize at the International Festival of Cinema and Religion in Italy.

Director Michael Whyte’s documentary “No Greater Love” examines the cloistered nuns of the monastery of the Most Holy Trinity in Notting Hill. Though centered upon Holy Week, the film covers a year in the life of the monastery and its daily rhythms of Divine Office and work.

The nuns are members of the Discalced Order of Carmelites and live without television, radio or newspapers. They maintain silence throughout the day except for two periods of recreation.

The film follows a year in which one woman professes as a novice and one of the senior nuns dies. The movie is primarily observational but interviews several nuns about their life, their faith, their moments of doubt and their belief in the power of prayer.

Writer Kazuo Ishiguro has said the film “looks breathtaking, like various Dutch Masters come to life.”

The International Jury of the International Festival of Cinema and Religion called the film “beautifully crafted” and “a powerful message for those of us who inhabit fast societies that militate against the possibility of wisdom.”

“No Greater Love” was released in the U.K. on April 9, 2010 and was scheduled to be released in Holland, Belgium and Luxembourg in November. It will be released in France on Dec. 29.

The film’s website is http://www.nogreaterlove.co.uk/.

[*Anya*]

Four documentaries in HBO’s series on photojournalism.

Photographers Amid Chaos

Absolutely riveting (very worth looking for after the series on HBO if you do not have HBO)

By MIKE HALE
Published: November 4, 2012

“Witness: Juarez,” the first in a series of four HBO documentaries about contemporary war photographers, is the visual equivalent of a fast-paced duet, like Mozart for still camera and video camera rather than violin and viola. The photographer Eros Hoagland and the cinematographer Jared Moossy travel the deadly streets of Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, in tandem, and our view jumps between their lenses; their photographs and moving images echo and amplify one another.

The photographer Eros Hoagland is the subject of the first, “Witness: Juarez.”
The half-hour “Juarez,” a bracing, at times mesmerizing introduction to the “Witness” series, a project of the filmmaker Michael Mann and the documentarian David Frankham, who directed three of the films.

Mr. Frankham’s contributions are “Juarez” and “Rio,” about Mr. Hoagland, and “South Sudan,” with the French photojournalist Véronique de Viguerie; Abdallah Omeish directed “Witness: Libya,” which features Michael Christopher Brown.

The subsequent films are each an hour long, and while all have powerful material, particularly the South Sudan chapter.

Mr. Hoagland, a freelancer who works frequently for The New York Times, tracks down the scenes of drug-related murders in Ciudad Juárez with the help of a Mexican photographer, Guillermo Arias, and also embeds with the Mexican police, a practice he defends as “a free ride to a place we couldn’t go alone because we’d be killed.”

He offers practical tips — “You don’t want to arrive too soon, because the gunmen are still going to be there” — as well as philosophical guidelines. After he and Mr. Moossy (who photographed all four documentaries) race to the scene of a shooting and film the victim as he staggers out of his car, calling for help and dying on the street as soldiers and police officers stand by, Mr. Hoagland says: “I wasn’t there to mourn for him. I wasn’t there to console his family. I wasn’t there to — I was there to document it. It’s a piece of history.”

Mr. Hoagland’s comment that getting “too hung up on emotions” would make his work suffer — “I have to use that shield as much as I can” — takes on an extra resonance when you know that his father, John Hoagland, was killed in El Salvador in 1984 while taking photographs for Newsweek. (The photographer played by John Savage in Oliver Stone’s film “Salvador” was based on John Hoagland.)

In “Witness: Libya” Mr. Brown revisits his own direct brush with death: He was wounded by the mortar round that killed his colleagues Tim Hetherington and Chris Hondros in 2011. His chilling narration of the photographers’ movements that day is delivered at the scene, with current shots of blasted buildings and scarred pavement interwoven with videos and photos taken right up to the moment of the blast and in its aftermath.

The overall subject of “Libya” is the chaotic situation there in the wake of the 2011 revolution, with various factions fighting for power and revenge, and the film reflects that chaos. Images like the charred remains of the convoy that carried Col. Muammar el-Qadaffi when he was captured or an ammunition depot where stacked crates of missiles and bombs sit unguarded, are undeniably powerful. But the interviews and scenes of protests and confrontations that take up the bulk of the hour don’t cohere into a persuasive picture of the country’s current condition.

What’s more interesting is to see where the approaches of Mr. Brown and Mr. Hoagland agree or diverge. Both express the view that documenting a crisis is less about capturing the violence than about seeing the life around it — “the whole situation that people are living in,” as Mr. Hoagland puts it. But while Mr. Brown talks about the importance of identifying with his subjects — and is seen dancing with a roomful of Libyan militiamen — Mr. Hoagland reiterates the value of standing apart. “I’m not there to tell you what’s happening,” he says. “I’m there to show you what I saw, what happened to me, and then you can come upon your own conclusions.”

Witness

HBO, Monday nights at 9, Eastern and Pacific times; 8, Central time.

Produced by Blue Light Media and Little Puppet. Michael Mann and David Frankham, executive producers; Eros Hoagland, Michael Christopher Brown and Véronique de Viguerie, photojournalists; Jared Moossy, cinematographer; Antonio Pinto, composer. “Witness: Juarez”: Directed by Mr. Frankham; Ike Martin, Alison Kunzman and Youree Henley, producers. “Witness: Libya”: Directed by Abdallah Omeish; Julie Herrin and Josiah Hooper, producers. “Witness: South Sudan” and “Witness: Rio”: Directed by Mr. Frankham; Mr. Herrin and Mr. Hooper, producers.

A version of this review appeared in print on November 5, 2012, on page C1 of the New York edition of the New York Times, with the headline: Photographers Amid Chaos.

http://tv.nytimes.com/2012/11/05/arts/television/witness-hbo-documentary-series-on-war-photographers.html?_r=1&

[Kobi]

Featuring, Stephen Hawking, Margaret Atwood, Jane Goodall, Michael Hudson, David Suzuki, Craig Venter.

Technological advancement, economic development, population increase - are they signs of a thriving society, or too much of a good thing?

'Surviving Progress' is a provocative documentary that explores the concept of progress in the modern world, guiding through the major 'progress traps' facing civilization in the arenas of technology, economics, consumption, and the environment.

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Not the best I have seen but very good at reviewing history, and delineating the ways in which history repeats. I kind of like the way they show humans, as a species, have not evolved. The hardware of our brains is the same as in prehistoric times, programmed as hunters. All that has changed is the configuration and intricacies of the hunt, the tools at our disposal with which to hunt, and the impact of these on civilization, the economy, and the planet.

What is a little scary, is the focus on using genetic technology as a way to force humans to evolve from the hunter into something as yet undefined. Even scarier is who will control this evolution and for what purpose. And, is this just more of the hunter mentality or is it potential progress.

Kind of cool to think about from this perspective.

[Jesse]

This is only available for FREE viewing now through New Years Day in honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance!

The LGBT Aging Documentary, Gen Silent (http://gensilent.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9869bb27abdcba500c1d2c807&id=f763ffdf49&e=f890b87e09)


http://stumaddux.com/gen_silent_HOME_VIEWING_NIU.html

[homoe]

PBS Independent Lens

Park Avenue money, power, and the American dream.

[Kobi]

The award-winning documentary film, #ReGENERATION, explores the galvanizing forces behind the Occupy Movement and the state of social activism in our society. The film takes an uncompromising look at the challenges facing today’s youth and young adults as they attempt to engage on a myriad of social and political issues.

Focused on how our education, parenting, and media can influence us, the film follows three separate walks of life representing today’s generation. Each brings their own unique perspective – from an inspired collective of musicians working outside the corporate system, to a twenty-something conservative family about to welcome the birth of their second child, and a group of five high-school students from the suburbs looking for their place in society. Their stories are interspersed with the knowledge, wisdom, and personal reflections of some of the country’s leading scholars, social activists, and media personalities, including Noam Chomsky, the late Howard Zinn, Adbusters’ Kalle Lasn, Andrew Bacevich, Talib Kweli, and many others.

Narrated by Ryan Gosling and featuring a riveting soundtrack from STS9, the film explores how today’s generation approaches activism, how it is impacted by technology, our disconnection with nature and history, our consumer culture, and the economic factors holding many of us back from becoming more active participants in our communities. Through a diverse and intelligent series of stories, interviews and insights, we come to a deeper understanding of the influences shaping our society. We have entered uncharted territory, economically, environmentally, and intellectually–and we must look honestly at ourselves to create a sustainable future.

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I loved this movie. And Noam Chomsky is one of my heroes.

Much to digest, and to wade through as they try to connect the dots to a certain end. Very thought provoking.

[Kobi]

From the creators of the best-selling documentary Food Matters comes another hard-hitting film certain to change everything you thought you know about food and nutrition. It exposes shocking secrets the diet, weight loss and food industries don't want you to know about deceptive strategies designed to keep you coming back for more. Find out what's keeping you from having the body and health you deserve and how to escape the diet trap forever.


Very interesting. Adds more pieces to the puzzle of how the body reacts to all the chemicals it is exposed to, and how the chemicals are deliberately used by the food industry to increase out comsumption while adversely affecting our health.

[dykeumentary]

I watched this doc in the theatre, then stayed to watch it again.
Did any of you see it? What did you think?

DEEP WATER is the stunning true story of the first solo, non-stop, round-the-world boat race, and the psychological toll it took on its competitors. Sponsored by the Sunday Times of London, the much-ballyhooed event attracted a field of nine, including amateur sailor Donald Crowhurst, who set out to circumnavigate the globe in late 1968. Battling treacherous seas and his own demons, Crowhurst almost immediately comes apart as he faces the isolation of nine months on the high seas. Part adventure yarn and part metaphysical mystery, DEEP WATER is an unforgettable journey into one mans heart of darkness.

[txdoc]

Herskovitz at the Heart of Blackness

[ahk]

This is only available for FREE viewing now through New Years Day in honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance!

The LGBT Aging Documentary, Gen Silent (http://gensilent.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9869bb27abdcba500c1d2c807&id=f763ffdf49&e=f890b87e09)


http://stumaddux.com/gen_silent_HOME_VIEWING_NIU.html

Thank you for the link--

:mohawk:

[Kobi]

Apocalypse/How

A discovery program outlining potential causes of the end of the world as we know it including the 7 super volcanos (1 in Cali and 1 in NM), nuclear war, germs - biowarfare vs super germs, intergalactic invasion :sunglass:, asteroid damage, the various effects of global warming, and technology gone wild such as nano technology i.e. microscopic robots which would self replicate for good or bad :|, and a bunch of physics stuff I dont even want to understand.

Kind of interesting. More drama than depth. I expected a welled armed Bruce Willis to pop up but he didnt.

[Kobi]

The Whale - the true story of Luna

True story of a young orca whale who lost contact with his family off the coast of British Columbia and became world famous when he tried to make friends with humans.

Celebrates the life of a transcendent being from the other world of the sea who challenged all our preconceptions, from politics to science to the spirit.

This is an intense film that will take you thru every human emotion along the way.

[PearlsNLace]

http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/half-the-sky/

While the documentary shows a lot of ways in which womens lives are getting better, it also very clearly shows the oppression I am shielded from in my world here in the States.


This is now the documentary I re watch on days I loose my grip on gratitude.

[Kobi]

The Invisible War


Sexual assault in the military. Sexism, misogyny, general abuses of power, sexual harassment.

Made me sick to watch.

[cinnamongrrl]

Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead...it's on Netflix....

Great illustration of how easily we can change our bodies and our lives with a change in diet and a change in our thinking....

[RNguy]

The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia

You gotta see it to believe it
Like watching a train wreck you don't want to watch but can't turn it off .
Gotta love some Boone county WV folk

[*Anya*]

Showtime's current series: "Oliver Stone's Untold History of the United States".

Right now watching: "Johnson, Nixon & Vietnam: Reversal of Fortune".

Wow. Learned quite a few things I never knew from newspapers or history books (as I have from other episodes and time periods in the series).

I recommend the series highly.

[nycfem]

Dragged BB to "West of Memphis" on Christmas, a doc follow up to another great doc "Paradise Lost."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_of_Memphis

[DapperButch]

This is only available for FREE viewing now through New Years Day in honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance!

The LGBT Aging Documentary, Gen Silent (http://gensilent.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9869bb27abdcba500c1d2c807&id=f763ffdf49&e=f890b87e09)


http://stumaddux.com/gen_silent_HOME_VIEWING_NIU.html

Thanks for posting this. I just watched it. Very moving. And makes you think about your own future and mortality.

[Kobi]

Ayn Rand and The Prophecy of Atlas Shrugged

Incredible film. Sparked much discussion about human nature and the purpose of life.

[falloutmk]

I liked the documentary they recently put on netflix called (a)sexual ans I would highly reccomend it to anyone who wants to understand sexuality or a lack there of as well. :)

[gotoseagrl]

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[TheMerryFairy]

I love documentaries of all sorts. Can I ask how you post youtube links?

[Gráinne]

I love documentaries of all sorts. Can I ask how you post youtube links?

First, on the YouTube video, you'll see a link like "blahblah=blahblah. You highlight and copy everything after the "=".

Then come back here and in the response page, you'll see an "Youtube" icon. Click this and it comes up . Paste the link (remember, everything after the =)in between the borders. This should bring up the video link when you hit "post".

[TheMerryFairy]

First, on the YouTube video, you'll see a link like "blahblah=blahblah. You highlight and copy everything after the "=".

Then come back here and in the response page, you'll see an "Youtube" icon. Click this and it comes up . Paste the link (remember, everything after the =)in between the borders. This should bring up the video link when you hit "post".

Thank you! I hate feeling so new lol I'm sure it has its perks. I really need to take more time to look around, but I'm more of the "jump in" type.

[Kobi]

Paul Goodman Changed My Life

Author of the legendary Growing Up Absurd, poet, out-queer family man, pacifist, visionary, co-founfer of Gestalt Therapy, and moral compass for the burgeoning counterculture of the 1960's.

Never heard of this guy. A lot of his stuff is geared toward disenfranchised young males. Cant say the documentary made me like him either.

[Hollylane]

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FS0iDdynsa0/TX6tuu1YkQI/AAAAAAAABMs/ZtDplnIHjy4/s400/reel-injun.gif

ABOUT THE FILM

Hollywood has made over 4000 films about Native people; over 100 years of movies defining how Indians are seen by the world.

Reel Injun takes an entertaining and insightful look at the Hollywood Indian, exploring the portrayal of North American Natives through the history of cinema.

Travelling through the heartland of America, Cree filmmaker Neil Diamond looks at how the myth of “the Injun” has influenced the world’s understanding – and misunderstanding – of Natives.

With candid interviews with directors, writers, actors and activists, including Clint Eastwood, Jim Jarmusch, Robbie Robertson, Sacheen Littlefeather, John Trudell and Russell Means, clips from hundreds of classic and recent films, including Stagecoach, Little Big Man, The Outlaw Josey Wales, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, and Atanarjuat the Fast Runner, Reel Injun traces the evolution of cinema’s depiction of Native people from the silent film era to today.

[Fatale]

I think I've probably listed this film before in this thread, but I'm just so fond of it.

"I Like Killing Flies". It's about the smallest restaurant you have ever seen and the cantankerous, philosophical, greasy guy who cranks out amazing cuisine, scattering gems all the while.

[PearlsNLace]

The Gulabi gang is the subject of the 2010 movie Pink Saris by Kim Longinotto and the 2012 documentary Gulabi Gang by Nishtha Jain.


The first is more film than documentary but the story is powerful and reminds me how strong women are.

It is about women who, at 20,000 strong, have banded together to fight against abuse, rape, and child brides.

Things are changing in India, I am confidant that these women warriors are fundamental, if not direct instruments, to that change.

[femmeInterrupted]

I :heartbeat: Errol Morris.

Love most of his work.

LOVE watching stuff like BBC's Blue Planet, and Human Planet. BluRay makes it spectacular! :)

Haven't seen The Invisible War, although it's come highly recommended--need to sort of gear up for that one.

Really liked Cave of Forgotten Dreams by Werner Herzog. :)

[Girl_On_Fire]

Pink Ribbons, Inc. is a very eye-opening documentary about the dark side of the pink ribbon campaign for breast cancer.

http://0.tqn.com/d/documentaries/1/0/3/C/-/-/pinkribbons.jpg

Has anyone else seen it?

[Kätzchen]

My day began very early with going out shopping for groceries before the sun came up and by the time I had called for a cab to bring me home (with food in tow), I had no idea how that ride would change my plans today. My cab driver had an interesting pair of shades on and I asked him if they were late 60s Vaurnet shades and our conversation, as he drove me home, led to me finding out about a documentary that was only in town for today.

I went to see: Sugarman

It was such a great story about a lesser known man from Detroit - an indie artist, I guess one might say - who apparently was so talented that no one took notice of him. Yeah. Anyway, woven throughout the hour and a half film, I learned about how his recordings ended up in South Africa and for years, he had such a huge following - cult-like, almost.

It really opened my eyes to how the music industry is such a cut-throat business and that artists who are well-known stars by today's standards, are not even half as talented as Sixto Rodrigues (Sugarman).

The film had only three showings today and I happened to be able to walk into the late morning showing of this documentary. I have a feeling it will earn some awards this year at Sundance... it's that good.

http://discovernyack.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sugarman.jpg

Here's a trailer I found for the film on YouTube:

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PS/ if you get the chance to see it in your town, I say go see it!
I haven't said much about what a person finds out in the film:
I don't want to spoil it for people.... But seriously, it's very good.

[Jean_TX]

There are two documentaries that I found remarkable:

The first was presented on the PBS show Nova and was entitled "Dimming The Sun". It described the effect of air clarity on global warming and, surprisingly, explained that some of our efforts to reduce air pollution have been counterproductive.

The second memorable documentary was presented on the PBS show Frontline and was entitled "The Jesus Factor". This program described the rise in political power of the evangelical movement and the manner in which George Bush used this power to attain the presidency.

[maryam]

There are two documentaries that I found remarkable:

The first was presented on the PBS show Nova and was entitled "Dimming The Sun". It described the effect of air clarity on global warming and, surprisingly, explained that some of our efforts to reduce air pollution have been counterproductive.



I haven't seen it, but I'm going to see if we can get it on the Roku via one of their services. It's interesting that you bring it up because I was talking with a group of people about where we were on 9/11. Both myself and a younger cousin (who was in kindergarten at the time) said that one of our strongest memories of that time was no planes. They had grounded planes worldwide and the atmosphere got so clear that it affected the average temperature that year. We both remember really blue skies and I remember going out to the observatory nearby with my telescope to take advantage of the incredibly clear skies that week.

Okay, in an effort to stay on topic.... I love Ken Burns but was disappointed in the Dust Bowl. I think he kinda phoned that one in. Jazz was much better! But the best one I've seen lately was the Machine that Made Us, which is about Johann Gutenberg. It was interesting to see what he went through. People were really freaked out by what he was doing and one of the biggest, scariest things about it was that parts of the ruling classes realized that more books, made cheaply would put more more information in the hands of the poorer classes. An educated populace was a scary thing!

[Hollylane]

Himalaya with Michael Palin. I watched this on PBS, but it is available in parts on Youtube:

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weatherboi posted on FB today, about how this country is striving to be the first country to have organic farming practices. I love that their country values "Gross National Happiness over Gross Domestic Product".

[Kobi]

The Day Carl Sandburg Died

Fascinating movie. Fascinating man. Sandburg’s radical free verse poetry, best known in Chicago Poems, changed 20th century poetry. The two-time Pulitzer Prize winner was also a biographer, a journalist, children’s storyteller, folk song collector, novelist, and autobiographer. He was a captivating performer, entertaining audiences on stage, radio and television enjoying the kind of fame, fortune and recognition that is rarely, if ever, afforded a poet.

Yet, what interested me most was his social activism (women, children, POC) and political activism.

And, they did a wonderful job highlighting the influence of his wife and children on all that he did.

Interesting stuff.

[Jean_TX]

A new documentary that I think is very worthwhile is "MAKERS: Women Who Make America", which recently aired on PBS. I highly recommend it to anyone who was not around in the '70's and is not fully aware of the struggle for women's rights. The promo blurb:

MAKERS: Women Who Make America tells the remarkable story of the most sweeping social revolution in American history, as women have asserted their rights to a full and fair share of political power, economic opportunity, and personal autonomy. It’s a revolution that has unfolded in public and private, in courts and Congress, in the boardroom and the bedroom, changing not only what the world expects from women, but what women expect from themselves. MAKERS brings this story to life with priceless archival treasures and poignant, often funny interviews with those who led the fight, those who opposed it, and those first generations to benefit from its success. Trailblazing women like Hillary Rodham Clinton, Ellen DeGeneres and Oprah Winfrey share their memories, as do countless women who challenged the status quo in industries from coal-mining to medicine. Makers captures with music, humor, and the voices of the women who lived through these turbulent times the dizzying joy, aching frustration and ultimate triumph of a movement that turned America upside-down.

P.S. The show can be viewed online at http://video.pbs.org/program/makers-women-who-make-america/

[Kobi]

Vanderbilt, Rockefeller, Carmegie, Morgan, Ford, the Men Who Built America. Meet the titans who forged the foundation of modern America and created the American Dream. The mini-series shines a spotlight on the influential builders, dreamers and believers whose feats transformed the United States. a nation decaying from the inside after the Civil War, into the greatest economic and technological superpower the world had ever seen.

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3 disks, 6 hours of utter fascination.

[Sparkle]

I can't wait to see this!!!

Beauty in Truth (http://www.alicewalkerfilm.com/tag/beauty-in-truth/) <-- link

Alice Walker has long been an icon to me.

This year's WOW (Women of the World) Film Festival included the world exclusive premiere of 'Alice Walker: Beauty In Truth', a feature documentary film directed by Pratibha Parmar about the life and art of the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of 'The Color Purple'.

After the screening, Mariella Frostrup chaired a Q&A discussion with Alice Walker and Pratibha Parmar.

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[Girl_On_Fire]

Just saw this one yesterday:

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Qagl90eKQro/UMZp2qVJCHI/AAAAAAAAANY/YQIetbZ_ipg/s1600/outfoxed.jpg

Very interested. I already knew "Faux News" was a crock but it really gets in depth and connects some of the dots you may have missed. Interesting.

[Kobi]

Pink Ribbons, Inc. is a very eye-opening documentary about the dark side of the pink ribbon campaign for breast cancer.

http://0.tqn.com/d/documentaries/1/0/3/C/-/-/pinkribbons.jpg

Has anyone else seen it?


I ordered it after you posted this. Was an excellent movie containing much information to ponder about the treatment of cancer, the cancer/medical/corporation industry, the marketing of fund raising etc. Interesting and disturbing.

[Kobi]

Teddy Roosevelt.....an American Lion.

Another of those movies about a politician with a social conscience who saw, understood, fought for, and brought about changes in government, and redefined its purpose in the lives of the everyday person.

TR was quite a character who had no qualms taking on the captains of industry and loosening their stronghold on the American way of life. Fascinating man, fascinating philosophy, fascinating history.

[Girl_On_Fire]

I ordered it after you posted this. Was an excellent movie containing much information to ponder about the treatment of cancer, the cancer/medical/corporation industry, the marketing of fund raising etc. Interesting and disturbing.


I think eventually what it all boils down to is money. How to keep the wheel turning. It's the "sick care" industry in action. Sad, but true. A revolution is needed.

[always2late]

I just watched a short doc called "Birders: The Central Park Effect." I had no idea that so many species of birds made a stop in Central Park during their migrations! Now I'm thinking that a trip to NYC is definitely in order!

[Gaige]

Caught this on the History Channel 2 today.

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[Kelt]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51HccaCT7UL._AA160_.jpg

"Who is allowed to shape our cities, and how do they do it? And how does the design of our cities affect our lives?

By exploring a diverse range of urban design projects in dozens of cities around the world, from massive infrastructure initiatives to temporary interventions, Urbanized frames a global discussion on the future of cities."

I really enjoy getting to see how different cultures address these issues. There is much to learn from others.

Feb 2012

[Diablo]

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[KCBUTCH]

currently watching the GALAPAGOS:Beyond Darwin
excellent so far

[Kobi]

Hurricane Sandy - inside the megastorm

Enlightening and very scary documentary on the unusual path of the storm, the storm surge, flooding, people struggling to cope before, during and after.

Good wake up call for anyone living along the coast.

[FeminineAllure]

By Chaz Bono
The book Transition The Story of How I Became a Man was a pretty good read.
The Documentary Becoming Chaz was good as well.
"Transition is a deeply personal, honest, and ultimately triumphant story. It tells of the physical and emotional process that brought him to come out to the world for a second time and finally claim his life as the one he always wanted...as a man."

[Sweetfeme]

So happy to have found this thread!!
I love watching documentaries and true life stories. Most recently I watched Shabah a true story about a lesbian couple in Iran. Heartbreaking but excellent.

[Kobi]

Mysteries of the Freemasons


I'm on a history of the USA kick. This was a nice addition considering the number of founding fathers, presidents, political and industrial leaders who were freemasons.

[Kobi]

The Trials of Henry Kissinger

Having lived thru Kissinger (and Nixon) it is interesting to see film makers suddenly become masters of hindsight. Yet, it is still difficult to tell if they are putting the pieces of the puzzle together to tell the truth or to tell the truth they want told. Who the heck knows what really happened, why it happened, and under whose direction/guidance it happened.

But, when it comes to politics, truth is stranger than fiction.

[Ginger]

I just watched a short doc called "Birders: The Central Park Effect." I had no idea that so many species of birds made a stop in Central Park during their migrations! Now I'm thinking that a trip to NYC is definitely in order!


Here's something I learned not long ago. Birds in Central Park (and presumably other urban centers, but the study was done in Central Park), are changing the frequency and other aspects of their song, in order to be heard over traffic, radios, and other forms of human racket. The male birds who are most easily heard are most likely to find mates, so there's a biologicial advantage in doing so.

[Hollylane]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51QPJZ8FpzL._SX500_.jpg



Wretches & Jabberers


In 'Wretches & Jabberers and Stories from the Road', two men with autism embark on a global quest to change prevailing attitudes about disability and intelligence. With limited speech, Tracy Thresher, 42, and Larry Bissonnette, 52, both faced lives of mute isolation in mental institutions or adult disability centers. When they learned as adults to communicate by typing, their lives changed dramatically. Their world tour message is that the same possibility exists for others like themselves. At each stop, they dissect public attitudes about autism and issue a hopeful challenge to reconsider competency and the future. Along the way, they reunite with old friends from the USA, expand the isolated world of a talented young painter and make new allies in their cause.

Tracy's Blog (http://www.wretchesandjabberers.org/tracy/)
Larry's Blog (http://www.wretchesandjabberers.org/larry/index.php)

[Glenn]

1.Dear Zachary- Mind=Blown.
2.Lockdown-Pelican Bay State Prison-A look inside America's toughest prison.
3.Welcome To North Korea- The world's most F*****up country.
4.The Bridge- A camera set up to record goings on with suicides on the Golden Gate.
5.Inside 911-Zero Hour-Imo the best.
6.Nikola Tesla-The Genius Who Lit The World
7.Ghosts Of Rwanda-The most rapid genicide in history.
8.The House Of Rothschild-The money prophets.
9.Griseld Blanco
10.Auschwitz: The Nazi Final Solution
11.Survival Documentaries
12. WoodStock
13. America, the illuminati, the masons, etc.

[dreadgeek]

In no particular order:

Cosmos -- Dated graphics but still a classic

The Elegant Universe -- If you want to know what quantum mechanics really is, what relativity really is and what string theory really is you can do absolutely no better than this.

The Fabric of the Cosmos -- If you want to know what space-time really is and where physics is, at present, this is where to go.

Inside North Korea

Kimjongilia -- More about North Korea

The God Who Wasn't There

Becoming Human -- If you want a better understanding of how Homo sapiens became what we are, this is a great place to start.

Guns, Germs and Steel -- Fantastic overview of why some societies are rich and some are not.

The Ascent of Money -- Fascinating look at how banking was invented. Also, one gets a treatment of the Rothchilds that is blissfully absent either the conspiracy theories or anti-Semitism that usually rears its head whenever this family is mentioned.

Science of Dogs

Dogs Decoded

The Medici: Godfathers of the Renaissance

The Crash of Flight 447 -- If for no other reason than there's the coolest demonstration of a phenomena called super-cooled air. A pitot tube in a wind tunnel is hit with air where the water vapor is cooled below freezing. No ice forms on the pitot tube. Then a tiny bit of dust is introduced and ice forms *instantly*. My writing does not do justice to how insanely cool this phenomena is.

Gunner Palace -- Fascinating look at the Iraq War.

Cheers
Aj

[Hollylane]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a6/Darfur_now_poster.jpg/220px-Darfur_now_poster.jpg

Darfur Now (2007)

The struggles and achievements of six individuals bring to light the situation in Darfur and the need to get involved. From a UCLA graduate in Los Angeles, California, to a Darfurian woman who joins rebel forces, to the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court in The Hague, to a United Nations humanitarian on the ground in Sudan, to an internationally known actor and activist, and finally to a community leader in a West Darfur refugee camp, the film portrays the efforts of six people responding to a humanitarian tragedy unfolding before our eyes. The film explores the Darfur conflict through the first-hand experiences of Don Cheadle, Hejewa Adam, Pablo Recalde, Ahmed Mohammed Abakar, Luis Moreno-Ocampo, and Adam Sterling.

http://www.livingubuntu.org/img/rebuilding_hope_poster_250.jpg

Rebuilding Hope (2009)

Three 'Lost Boys' return home to South Sudan for the first time since they fled as small children, twenty years ago. 'Rebuilding Hope' is their journey of discovery; of what happened to their families and villages after they fled, of the state of a precarious peace agreement signed in Sudan, and about how they can contribute back to the communities they left behind.

[Teddybear]

"Wish me away" the story of Chely Wright

[Hollylane]

http://beloitfilmfest.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/fambul_tok_movie_poster_sm.jpg

Fambul Tok: A Documentary Film About the Power of Forgiveness


Victims and perpetrators of Sierra Leone’s brutal civil war come together for the first time in an unprecedented program of tradition-based truth-telling and forgiveness ceremonies. Through reviving their ancient practice of fambul tok (family talk), Sierra Leoneans are building sustainable peace at the grass-roots level – succeeding where the international community’s post-conflict efforts failed. Filled with lessons for the West, this film explores the depths of a culture that believes that true justice lies in redemption and healing for individuals – and that forgiveness is the surest path to restoring dignity and building strong communities.

[Kobi]

She-wolves : England's early queens

Hosted and based on the book by Dr. Helen Castor, an accomplished and elegant historian, and filmed on location in England and France, this captivating BBC series explores the lives of seven English queens who challenged male power, the fierce and fiery reactions they provoked, and whether, in fact, much has changed.

[Kobi]

Henry Ford

Well known for the Ford Motor Company, developing the assembly line, being the father of workplace efficiency, using higher wages to stop worker turnover, and for basically transforming American life and culture during its development from an agricultural society to an industrial society.

Less well known for being a brilliant yet uneducated farm boy, a tyrannical boss who had a sociology dept at Ford to help Americanize his immigrant workforce i.e. make sure they were legally married, not drinking, not problems in the community etc. He even held ceremonies where workers dressed in their traditional clothing, walked into a large pot like structure, were literally stirred by management, and exited dressed in suits and ties. Seriously.

He was also fond of anti-Semitic rants in a newspaper he owned and distributed at his dealerships. And, believed his investors were like leaches, draining the company without adding anything (except capital) to the process.

What a brilliant yet oddly weird man.

[Kobi]

Rise of the drones

NOVA reveals the amazing technologies that make drones so powerful. From cameras that can capture every detail of an entire city at a glance, to swarming robots that can make decisions on their own, to giant air frames that can stay aloft for days on end, drones are changing our relationship to war, surveillance and each other. Discover the cutting-edge technologies that are propelling us toward a new chapter in aviation history.


This was amazing. The technology behind this is freakin fascinating. It's use and potential abuse in imperfect human hands is scary.

[DMW]

http://www.filmsforaction.org/watch/gasland_2010/

[Kätzchen]

It might still be widely practiced today in the music industry, but years ago, in order to get press coverage and build a fan-base, Black musicians generally toured, and found widespread appreciation, music venues in Germany, Denmark and Norway (to name a few).

I found a West German documentary film about Jimmy Smith (circa 1965).

Excerpted from a reader's comment, on this video, I found out that:
"This tremendous documentary was directed by Klaus Wildenhahn, Ex-Chief of the documentary Dpt. of the NDR (North German Television) in Hamburg," (YouTube member: imaginatevos).
Upon further inspection, I found another comment about Jimmy Smith:
"Thanks for sharing such a great documentary about a great musical genius who played a significant role in the development of classical, traditional and contemporary JAZZ. Jimmy Smith will always be remembered for his outstanding contributions to JAZZ worldwide," (3 weeks ago, by: Gregory Eason).
I'm going to watch it, later on tonight, after supper.


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PS/ There's no English translation or subtitles; the documentary is about 1 hour and 40 minutes; and includes interviews and concert footage. From what I can tell, it's mostly filmed in Black & White (noir).

[Scots_On_The_Rocks]

Reel Injun would have to be my favourite documentary in that it takes a look at the stereotyping of First Nations in Hollywood. Definitely makes one think, thats for sure.

http://www.reelinjunthemovie.com/site/

[Kobi]

We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks

The 1989 WANK worm attack on NASA computers, originally thought to threaten the Galileo spacecraft, is depicted as the work of Australian hackers, including Assange. The founding of Wikileaks in 2006 is followed by coverage of several key events: its 2009–2010 leaks about the Icelandic financial collapse, Swiss banking tax evasion, Kenyan government corruption, toxic-waste dumping, Chelsea (formerly Bradley) Manning's communications with Adrian Lamo, uploads to Wikileaks of the Iraq and Afghanistan war documents, diplomatic cables, and video, exposure to the FBI by Lamo, and the accusations of sexual assault made against Assange. Interview subjects include Julian Assange, Chelsea Manning, Heather Brooke, James Ball, Donald Bostom, Nick Davies, Mark Davis, Jason Edwards, Michael Hayden, Adrian Lamo, J. William Leonard, Gavin MacFadyen, Smári McCarthy, Iain Overton, and Vaughan Smith.

Very interesting and informative and scary.

Tick, remove all sharp objects from the immediate area before viewing ;)

[Kobi]

Today drone strikes, night raids, and U.S. government-condoned torture occur in corners across the globe, generating unprecedented civilian casualties. Investigative reporter Jeremy Scahill traces the rise of the Joint Special Operations Command, the most secret fighting force in U.S. history. No target is off-limits for the JSOC 'kill list,' not even a U.S. citizen. The director takes viewers on a chilling ride with whistle-blower Jeremy Scahill.

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Powerful. Scary. Very gory.

[Jet]

I'm a documentary hound and here is my list for some of the best I've ever seen:

Forensics, Mysteries and Discoveries

The King's Skeleton: Richard III Revealed
http://www.smithsonianchannel.com/sc/web/full-episodes

Mystery of the Murdered Saints
http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/
category: Mystery, pg 2

Jefferson's Secret Bible
http://www.smithsonianchannel.com/sc/web/full-episodes/titles/19831/jeffersons-secret-bible

The Sphinx
http://www.smithsonianchannel.com/sc/web/full-episodes/titles/21931/secrets-the-sphinx

JFK: 3 Shots That Changed America (This documentary is exceptional) Pts 1 and 2
Part 1
http://www.history.com/shows/jfk-specials/videos/jfk-3-shots-that-changed-america-part-1
Part 2
http://www.history.com/shows/jfk-specials/videos/jfk-3-shots-that-changed-america-part-2?m=5189717d404fa&s=All&f=1&free=false

Investigating History: The JFK Assassination
http://www.history.com/shows/jfk-specials/videos/investigating-history-the-jfk-assassination?m=5189717d404fa&s=All&f=1&free=false



American and Military History
WWII in HD Colour/13 parts
Pearl Harbor: 24 Hours After
The War of 1812
Victory at Sea/ 26 parts

WWII in HD
Show list and web exclusives:
http://www.history.com/shows/wwii-in-hd/videos

Little Big Horn: The Untold Story
http://www.history.com/shows/history-specials/videos/little-big-horn-the-untold-story?m=5189717d404fa&s=All&f=1&free=false

The Real Story: Saving Private Ryan
http://www.smithsonianchannel.com/sc/web/full-episodes

Political
Documentaries by award-winning director Errol Morris
http://errolmorris.com/


Nature and Animals

Criminal Penguin (Too funny)
http://dsc.discovery.com/tv-shows/frozen-planet/videos/criminal-penguin.htm

Secrets of the Rainforest
http://www.smithsonianchannel.com/sc/web/full-episodes/titles/23115/secret-life-of-the-rainforest

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[Kobi]

Blackfish

Killer whales are beloved as majestic, friendly giants yet infamous for their capacity to kill viciously. Blackfish unravels the complexities of this dichotomy, employing the story of the notorious performing whale Tilikum, who - unlike any orca in the wild - has taken the lives of several people while in captivity. Blackfish expands on the discussion of keeping such intelligent creatures in captivity.

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Orcas have been called killer whales. Yet there is not one documented case of an Orca, in the wild, harming a human. In captivity, it is a different story.

This movie made me sick to my stomach. From the footage of how they caught the orcas in the wild, taking babies away from wailing mothers; to inhumane training including starvation, operant conditioning, and sensory deprivation; to suddenly repentant humans for their roles in exploiting these animals.

Orcas are highly evolved, social animals. The fabric of their socialization, sense of community, and cooperation far surpasses humans.

[Girl_On_Fire]

I saw an amazing documentary back in the spring of last year and a friend just asked me what the title of it was and it made me think to add it here. It's called "The Living Matrix" and it's a movie that seamlessly blends physics and spirituality in an easy-to-understand way.

It's very helpful especially for those who suffer from chronic health conditions as it helps explain the possible spiritual lessons behind the experience. It helps those with chronic illness get beyond those "why me" feelings and take an active role in their own recovery.

Since it's kind of hard to explain the movie in words, I posted the trailer below:

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[Happy_Go_Lucky]

1. Corporate Fascism: The Destruction of America's Middle Class
CORPORATE FASCISM: The Destruction of America's Middle Class - YouTube


2. Bowling for Columbine (Fascinating doc about America's love of all things gun)

3. Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Prices (Troubling facts about this mega giant retailers attack on the working poor AND taxpayers)

4. ANY documentary done by Alexandra Pelosi. :)

Many many well researched and thoughtful docs out there.

[Redsunflower]

It has to be March of the Penguins.

Those poor penguins, they are so sweet, and suffer so much, travel so far in such terrible weather, trying to find somewhere safe to have their babies, then the passing of the egg from one to another, and when it breaks! I'm nearly crying just thinking about it.

How embarrassing. :blush:

[Asari]

http://earthlings.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/About-Page-Image.jpg
1) Earthlings. (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0358456/)

2) Alphabet. (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3215346/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)

3) Cosmic Holes - Mp4 HD - YouTube

[Redsunflower]

http://earthlings.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/About-Page-Image.jpg
1) Earthlings. (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0358456/)

2) Alphabet. (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3215346/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)

3) Cosmic Holes - Mp4 HD - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAJZnfCZbWA)

I couldn't watch the whole of Earthlings, it upset me too much. I know I should, that if more people knew these animals' stories then maybe things would change for them, but it nearly tipped me over the edge.

Or at least get involved in some ALF action. Now there's a thought...

[Kobi]

Traces the Jewish involvement in the history of the sport from the game's earliest days, through the tumultuous war years to today's All-Star games. By analyzing various stages in this history, including how the legendary Sandy Koufax pioneered rights for players and Hank Greenberg's support of Jackie Robinson, the film demonstrates how Jews shaped baseball, and baseball shaped them.

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I love baseball stuff. This was an excellent movie if you are a baseball history buff. I love that they added a brief segment on Jewish women in the women's league too.

[Jet]

One of the most fascinating that I've seen is the documentary on the new One World Trade Center (the rebuilding of the Trade Center) on the PBS series Super Skyscrapers. The high-tech engineering and construction is incredible. Really a well done documentary.

[Jet]

WWII in HD (series)
Vietnam in HD (series)
Super City: New York
America's Book of Secrets (series)

[Kobi]

Awesomely powerful and equally disturbing.

http://www.untoldhistory.com/

[Okiebug61]

Ken Burns
Dustbowl.

It is totally amazing how and why this man made disaster happened. Well worth watching and learning to make sure nothing like this happens again.

[DapperButch]

Awesomely powerful and equally disturbing.

http://www.untoldhistory.com/


Hey, Kobi. How were you able to watch this? Did you just buy each episode one at a time on Amazon?

Any recommendations on how best to buy and perhaps which episodes are especially groundbreaking?

Thanks.

[Kobi]

Hey, Kobi. How were you able to watch this? Did you just buy each episode one at a time on Amazon?

Any recommendations on how best to buy and perhaps which episodes are especially groundbreaking?

Thanks.


Dapper, it is out on dvd now. Ordered a copy from the library. I think I even saw free episodes on you tube.

I am still working my way through all the episodes. I liked all of the first disk - about WW2, Truman, Roosevelt, and Henry Wallace - a new hero in my book. Watched those episodes 3 times each - there was much pre WW2 history intersectionality to wade through.

Working on disk 2 now - the Cold War (boring me at the moment), the 50's, JFK, Johnson Nixon and Vietnam.

[RockOn]

Don't think this qualifies as a documentary ...

I loved watching Steve Irwin handle alligators - broke my heart when the stingray freak incident took him out. :(

[aishah]

just watched "the muslims are coming!" and aside from a couple of icky moments i really enjoyed the documentary :)

[Kobi]

Errol Morris (The Fog of War) turns his camera on one of the most fascinating men in the world: the pioneering astrophysicist Stephen Hawking, afflicted by a debilitating motor neuron disease that has left him without a voice or the use of his limbs.

An adroitly crafted tale of personal adversity, professional triumph, and cosmological inquiry, Morris's documentary examines the way the collapse of Hawking's body has been accompanied by the untrammeled broadening of his imagination.

[DapperButch]

Dapper, it is out on dvd now. Ordered a copy from the library. I think I even saw free episodes on you tube.

I am still working my way through all the episodes. I liked all of the first disk - about WW2, Truman, Roosevelt, and Henry Wallace - a new hero in my book. Watched those episodes 3 times each - there was much pre WW2 history intersectionality to wade through.

Working on disk 2 now - the Cold War (boring me at the moment), the 50's, JFK, Johnson Nixon and Vietnam.



Great. I appreciate the information. Thanks!

[Kobi]

Pope Benedict made history when he announced his resignation. In his wake he left a bitterly divided Vatican mired in scandals. Frontline goes inside the Vatican to unravel the remarkable series of events that led to the resignation that shook the world. Frontline gives a first-hand account of the final days of Benedict's papacy and the current battle to set the Church on a new path under Francis.
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This was a fascinating look at the power and control struggles within the church hierarchy under both Pope's and how each dealt with it differently.


Trigger warning tho.


Half of this is about sexual abuse by priests and is very graphic in details.

[WildHorses]

Rabbit Proof Fence

[gotoseagrl]

Becoming Chaz
Prodigal Sons
Out Late
Titanic's Final Mystery
Bully

[Kobi]

This excellent documentary looks at the impact that heart disease has on most Americans. As the No. 1 killer in this country, heart disease accounts for more deaths than all cancers combined.

In addition to stories of everyday people, some only in their teens, this program looks at the famous Framingham Heart Study that has been going on for nearly 60 years. New advances are being made daily in discovering both causes and treatments, and there are many things one can do to reduce risks and forestall problems.

The documentary is followed by a Larry King interview with five leading health experts that examines preventive strategies in greater detail.

And, does a decent job delineating the differences between males and females in the development and treatment of heart disease.

[Kobi]

A four-hour documentary series arguing that "health and longevity are correlated with socioeconomic status, people of color face an additional health burden, and our health and well-being are tied to policies that promote economic and social justice.

In sickness and in wealth: "What connections exist between healthy bodies, healthy bank accounts and skin color? Follow four individuals from different walks of life to see how their position in society, shaped by social policies and public priorities, affects their health"

When the bough breaks: "African American infant mortality rates remain twice as high as for white Americans. African American mothers with college degrees or higher face the same risk of having low birth-weight babies as white women who haven't finished high school. How might the chronic stress of racism over the life course become embedded in our bodies and increase risks?"

Becoming American: "Recent Mexican immigrants tend to be healthier than the average American. But those health advantages erode the longer they've been here. What causes health to worsen as immigrants become American? What can we all learn about improved well-being from new immigrant communities?"

Bad sugar: "O'odham Indians, living on reservations in southern Arizona, have perhaps the highest rate of Type 2 diabetes in the world. Some researchers see this as the literal 'embodiment' of decades of poverty, oppression, and loss. A new approach suggests that communities may regain control over their health if they can regain control over their futures"-

Place matters: "Increasingly, recent Southeast Asian immigrants, along with Latinos, are moving into long-neglected African American urban neighborhoods, and now their health is being eroded as a result. What policies and investment decisions create living environments that harm, or enhance, the health of residents? What actions can make a difference?"

Collateral damage: "In the Marshall Islands, local populations have been displaced from their traditional way of life by the American military presence and globalization. Now they must contend with the worst of the 'developing' and industrialized worlds: infectious diseases such as tuberculosis due to crowded living conditions, and extreme poverty and chronic disease, stemming in part from the stress of dislocation and loss"

Not just a paycheck: "Residents of Western Michigan struggle against depression, domestic violence and higher rates of heart disease and diabetes after the largest refrigerator factory in the country shuts down. Ironically, the plant is owned by a company in Sweden, where mass layoffs, far from devastating lives, are relatively benign because of government policies that protect and retrain workers"

[Kobi]

Follows the creation of four extraordinary skyscrapers, showcasing how they will revolutionize the way we live, work, and how we protect ourselves from potential threats, both from the environment and terrorist attacks. Episodes include: One World Trade Center; One57; Shanghai Tower; and The Leadenhall Building.

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Very interesting tho not quite as in depth as i expected.

Was amusing to see men, all men no women, be so excited about what amounts to erecting a giant penis.

[Kobi]

It's a Girl's World takes us inside the tumultuous relationships of a clique of popular 10-year-old girls. Playground bullying captured on camera shows a disturbing picture of how these girls use their closest friendships to hurt each other to win social power in the group.

Meanwhile, their parents struggle through denial and disbelief as they become aware of the serious consequences of this behaviour.

By comparison, the tragic story of a 14-year-old girl is a stark reminder that social bullying can spiral out of control. Believing she had no other choice, Dawn-Marie Wesley killed herself after enduring months of rumours and verbal threats.

This documentary shatters the myth that social bullying among girls is an acceptable part of growing up.

[C0LLETTE]

Shoah


Though I find it unbearably painful to watch...I cannot imagine it not affecting and changing anyone who sees it.

[Kelt]

It's a Girl's World takes us inside the tumultuous relationships of a clique of popular 10-year-old girls. Playground bullying captured on camera shows a disturbing picture of how these girls use their closest friendships to hurt each other to win social power in the group.

Meanwhile, their parents struggle through denial and disbelief as they become aware of the serious consequences of this behaviour.

By comparison, the tragic story of a 14-year-old girl is a stark reminder that social bullying can spiral out of control. Believing she had no other choice, Dawn-Marie Wesley killed herself after enduring months of rumours and verbal threats.

This documentary shatters the myth that social bullying among girls is an acceptable part of growing up.

This sounds fascinating, how did you watch it?

I checked Netflix which has a 'very long wait' which in my experience is accurate, amazon does not have it, nor YouTube. Was this a library find?

[Kobi]

This sounds fascinating, how did you watch it?

I checked Netflix which has a 'very long wait' which in my experience is accurate, amazon does not have it, nor YouTube. Was this a library find?


Yes, a library find.

[Kobi]

For the first time, American Masters profiles a sports figure: Billie Jean King, a determined woman who has been a major force in changing and democratizing the cultural landscape.

This new documentary traces the incredible life of the single most important female athlete of the 20th century as her 70th birthday nears.

American Masters looks back to the 12-year-old Long Beach, California, girl who played tennis on public courts, observed disparity and, as she soared athletically, never stopped trying to remedy inequality.

During her professional tennis career, King won 39 Grand Slam titles, helped form the Virginia Slims Series (pre-cursor to WTA Tour), founded the Women’s Sports Foundation and Women’s Sports magazine, and co-founded World TeamTennis (WTT). Her competitiveness on the circuit was matched by her efforts on behalf of women and the LGBT community, and her commitment to prove there is strength in diversity.

In American Masters Billie Jean King, King presents her own story with perspective from fellow tennis stars that played alongside her or were influenced by her, among them Margaret Court, Chris Evert, Ilana Kloss (King’s partner), Maria Sharapova, Serena and Venus Williams, Caroline Wozniacki, and members of the Virginia Slims Circuit “Original 9,” including Peaches Bartkowicz, Rosie Casals, Julie Heldman, Nancy Richey, and Valerie Ziegenfuss.

The film also features new interviews with a diverse cast of characters from King’s unparalleled life: former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, friend and fellow activist Sir Elton John, feminist icon Gloria Steinem, Bobby Riggs’ son Larry and “Battle of the Sexes” trainer Lornie Kuhle, King’s brother Randy Moffitt and ex-husband Larry King, and Valerie Jarrett, Senior Adviser to President Obama, who chose King as the first female athlete to be awarded with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. King is also a member of the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition.

Through these interviews and archival footage, the film illustrates the life of a woman whose journey became not just a battle for personal glory but a sociopolitical battle for equality for all.
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Absolutely loved it.

[DapperButch]

For the first time, American Masters profiles a sports figure: Billie Jean King, a determined woman who has been a major force
in changing and democratizing the cultural landscape.

This new documentary traces the incredible life of the single most important female athlete of the 20th century as her 70th birthday nears.

American Masters looks back to the 12-year-old Long Beach, California, girl who played tennis on public courts, observed disparity and, as she soared athletically, never stopped trying to remedy inequality.

During her professional tennis career, King won 39 Grand Slam titles, helped form the Virginia Slims Series (pre-cursor to WTA Tour), founded the Women’s Sports Foundation and Women’s Sports magazine, and co-founded World TeamTennis (WTT). Her competitiveness on the circuit was matched by her efforts on behalf of women and the LGBT community, and her commitment to prove there is strength in diversity.

In American Masters Billie Jean King, King presents her own story with perspective from fellow tennis stars that played alongside her or were influenced by her, among them Margaret Court, Chris Evert, Ilana Kloss (King’s partner), Maria Sharapova, Serena and Venus Williams, Caroline Wozniacki, and members of the Virginia Slims Circuit “Original 9,” including Peaches Bartkowicz, Rosie Casals, Julie Heldman, Nancy Richey, and Valerie Ziegenfuss.

The film also features new interviews with a diverse cast of characters from King’s unparalleled life: former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, friend and fellow activist Sir Elton John, feminist icon Gloria Steinem, Bobby Riggs’ son Larry and “Battle of the Sexes” trainer Lornie Kuhle, King’s brother Randy Moffitt and ex-husband Larry King, and Valerie Jarrett, Senior Adviser to President Obama, who chose King as the first female athlete to be awarded with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. King is also a member of the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition.

Through these interviews and archival footage, the film illustrates the life of a woman whose journey became not just a battle for personal glory but a sociopolitical battle for equality for all.
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Absolutely loved it.


I bet. Amazing interviewees. I will be sure to check this out. No Martina? Disappointing, yet not surprising, I guess. What year is this? Thanks for posting.

[Kobi]

I bet. Amazing interviewees. I will be sure to check this out. No Martina? Disappointing, yet not surprising, I guess. What year is this? Thanks for posting.


The documentary was done in 2013. Is out on dvd now. Here is the link (http://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/episodes/billie-jean-king/film-billie-jean-king/2637/)

[CyberStud]

Human Planet is an awe-inspiring, jaw-dropping, heart-stopping landmark series that marvels at mankind's incredible relationship with nature in the world today.

Uniquely in the animal kingdom, humans have managed to adapt and thrive in every environment on Earth. Each episode takes you to the extremes of our planet: the arctic, mountains, oceans, jungles, grasslands, deserts, rivers and even the urban jungle.
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[StillettoDoll]

This is one I saw recently , it's very good ! its about Bob Forrest and his addiction. a real talented man


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[CyberStud]

Answering that age old question of are we alone in the universe.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVpZlQbXJ60 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVpZlQbXJ60)

[Kobi]

Honor Diaries (http://www.honordiaries.com/), a film about women's rights, features nine courageous women's rights advocates with connections to Muslim-majority societies. These women, who have witnessed firsthand the hardships women endure, are profiled in their efforts to affect change, both in their communities and beyond.

The film gives a platform to exclusively female voices and seeks to expose the paralyzing political correctness that prevents many from identifying, understanding and addressing this international human rights disaster. Freedom of movement, the right to education, forced marriage, and female genital mutilation are some of the systematic abuses explored in depth.


****TRIGGER WARNING****
Contains graphic violence by men and the results of such violence.


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[Kobi]

Narrated by Katie Couric, the film blows the lid off everything that was known about food and exercise, revealing a 30-year campaign by the food industry, aided by the U.S. government, to mislead and confuse the American public. Exposing the hidden truths contributing to one of the largest health epidemics in history, it follows a group of families battling to lead healthier lives and reveals why the conventional wisdom of 'exercise and eat right' is not ringing true for millions of people.

[Sweet Bliss]

Narrated by Katie Couric, the film blows the lid off everything that was known about food and exercise, revealing a 30-year campaign by the food industry, aided by the U.S. government, to mislead and confuse the American public. Exposing the hidden truths contributing to one of the largest health epidemics in history, it follows a group of families battling to lead healthier lives and reveals why the conventional wisdom of 'exercise and eat right' is not ringing true for millions of people.

Kobi darling, where can one find this film? Am very interested! Thanks :rrose:

[puddin']

awesome-ness:

http://sfglobe.com/?id=14064&src=share_fb_new_14064

[*Anya*]

awesome-ness:

http://sfglobe.com/?id=14064&src=share_fb_new_14064

Loved it. Thanks for sharing!

[Kobi]

Profiles Theodore, Franklin, and Eleanor Roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in American politics.

It is the first time in a major documentary television series that their individual stories have been interwoven into a single narrative.

This seven-part, 14 hour film follows the Roosevelts for more than a century, from Theodore's birth in 1858 to Eleanor's death in 1962. Over the course of these years, Theodore would become the 26th President of the United States and his beloved niece, Eleanor, would marry his fifth cousin, Franklin, who became the 32nd President of the United States.

Together, these three individuals not only redefined the relationship Americans had with their government and with each other, but also redefined the role of the United States within the wider world.

The series encompasses the history the Roosevelts helped to shape: the creation of the National Parks, the digging of the Panama Canal, the passage of innovative New Deal programs, the defeat of Hitler, and the postwar struggles for civil rights at home and human rights abroad. It is also an intimate human story about love, betrayal, family loyalty, personal courage, and the conquest of fear.

[Kobi]

Official site. (http://www.sciencechannel.com/tv-shows/through-the-wormhole)

I have 4 seasons to go thru. Just fascinating stuff. Must see for science buffs.

[Kobi]

The blurb from the jacket says:

What would the world look like if America never existed? Dinesh D'Souza, bestselling author and creator of 2016: Obama's America, explores this fascinating question in this stirring, thought-provoking documentary. Through re-enactments of landmark events in America's history and insightful interviews with leading historians, D'Souza brings us face-to-face with the brave heroes who built a great nation, and offers a powerful defense against critics intent upon the shaming of America.'

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Dinesh D'Souza seems to fancy himself as the Michael Moore of the far right wing. Yet, he lacks the clarity, vision, and focus.

His alternative interpretation of history is thought provoking but Im not sure how much of it is fact vs word voodoo. (He beats me hands down in word voodoo-ism).

He vacillates between shaming, blaming, validating, and vilifying, entire groups of people, all with an annoying melodramatic soundtrack.

Overall, I dont have a freakin clue what this documentary was supposed to be about. But, it will piss off a lot of different groups of people.

[Kelt]

Jake Shimabukuro: Life on Four Strings

Freaking Amazing!

"Jake Shimabukuro opens up about his virtuoso skills on the ukulele, which have transformed all previous notions of the instrument's potential."

Streaming on Netflix, probably others.

[Kelt]

Independent lens: Muscle Shoals (http://www.muscleshoalsthemovie.com/)

Currently airing on many PBS stations and streaming online this documents the history of an american recording studio.

"Located on the banks of the Tennessee River, Muscle Shoals, Alabama is the unlikely breeding ground for some of the most creative and defiant music in American history.
Under the spiritual influence of the "Singing River" as Native Americans called it, the music of Muscle Shoals is some of the most important and resonant of all time. "I'll Take You There", "Brown Sugar", "When a Man Loves a Woman", "I Never Loved A Man the Way That I Loved You", "Mustang Sally", "Tell Mama", "Kodachrome", and "Freebird" are just a few of the tens of thousands of tracks created there.

At its heart is Rick Hall who founded FAME Studios. Overcoming crushing poverty and staggering tragedies, he brought black and white musicians together to create music that would last for generations while also giving birth to the unique 'Muscle Shoals sound' and the rhythm section 'The Swampers'.

In this movie legendary artists including Aretha Franklin, Greg Allman, Bono, Clarence Carter, Jimmy Cliff, Mick Jagger, Etta James, Alicia Keys, Wilson Pickett, Keith Richards, Percy Sledge, Steve Winwood and others bear witness to the magnetism and mystery of Muscle Shoals and why it remains a global influence today."

[kittygrrl]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51GSvPIb1WL.jpg

[Candelion]

If you've ever wondered about the origin of one of the most beautiful Christmas carols, The Huron Carol, this documentary tells the story.

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[Kobi]

The first serious documentary on boredom.

Director Albert Nerenberg asks why the subject of boredom has been so religiously avoided and shows that boredom isn't what one thinks it is. The film's breakthrough research suggests boredom is likely a state of stress. It may also be killing people. Perhaps the powers that be would rather people not know that, especially if one is inside some kind of educational institution or dead end job.

Note Bonus features: Revolutionary accelerated unboring version (48 min.) for the easily bored.


Informative, cute, funny, and based in neuroscience. Interesting stuff.

[homoe]

Public Speaking (2010 Documentary with Fran Liebowitz

[Kobi]

"A unique and essential 4.5-hour documentary series addressing the roots of gender inequality, the devastating impact of poverty and the ripple effects that follow, including: sex trafficking, teen-pregnancy, gender-based violence, child slavery and the effective solutions being forged to combat them."

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Intense and some segments were very difficult to watch. Major trigger warning.

[Hominid]

"Living with Lincoln" - while not my favorite, is very engaging and nicely woven through a century. On HBO currently in rotation.

[*Anya*]

The Rise and Rise of Bitcoin (2014)
96 min | Documentary, History, News | 10 October 2014 (USA)

A computer programmer becomes fascinated with the digital currency Bitcoin, and through his involvement in the Bitcoin community, we learn about the impending global impact of this amazing new technology.

I had heard of Bitcoin but had no idea what it truly was until this very interesting documentary.

[Kobi]

Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policies are connected to every website. This film explores the intent hidden within these unread and ignored agreements, and reveals what corporations and governments are legally taking from people and the outrageous consequences that result from clicking "I accept."

Cast: Margaret Atwood, Danah Boyd, Orson Scott Card.

[gotoseagrl]

Very touching one. A look at the people & personal connections behind various types of telephone hotlines. On Netflix.

[Daniela]

I just watched Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief , a really interesting brand-new documentary about how nuts Scientology is. Apparently the Church of Scientology forbids it's members from watching it...or anything in the news about Scientology. L. Ron Hubbard was insane!

[Chad]

My all time favorite documentary was "The Journey of Man" by National Geographic.

The conclusion was that all humans alive today are descended from a single man who lived in Africa around 60,000 years ago.

Very cool!

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2002/12/1212_021213_journeyofman.html

[EnchantedNightDweller]

I just watched Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief , a really interesting brand-new documentary about how nuts Scientology is. Apparently the Church of Scientology forbids it's members from watching it...or anything in the news about Scientology. L. Ron Hubbard was insane!

I just watched that too and it is excellent. It's amazing how brainwashed people can be. The stuff they believe about Xenu and Thetans is really out there!

[Daniela]

I just watched that too and it is excellent. It's amazing how brainwashed people can be. The stuff they believe about Xenu and Thetans is really out there!

It is! I thought it was interesting that many who left said they believed and stayed for so long because the alternative was confronting the fact that they had been brainwashed. I can't imagine the shame and embarrassment that occurs when you've been manipulated in that way for so long. It must be hard to break free of that, especially when your whole family is deeply involved.

[Tierney]

Just watched one last night - National Geo on Yellowstone National Park. It was excellent. Tonight I am thinking about re-watching the Planet Earth series.

[deathbypoem]

Just watched one last night - National Geo on Yellowstone National Park. It was excellent. Tonight I am thinking about re-watching the Planet Earth series.

Planet Earth is just absolutely stellar. I love that series!

[MysticOceansFL]

Anything having to do with ancient buildings and our history past.
I watch America unearth that's a good example

[Daniela]

Anything having to do with ancient buildings and our history past.
I watch America unearth that's a good example

What about Ancient Aliens? :cool:

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[Chicklette]

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I am one of those people, that need to see it to believe it. Well so I thought. I saw only in black and white, until something hit me square in the face. People often covet or desire. The generic term is called want. I chose to think differently, I tore apart my mind picking out what I needed. In all reality I had it, I had water, food, warmth. Anything else was extra.

I still think like that.

[MysticOceansFL]

What about Ancient Aliens? :cool:

http://cdn.meme.am/instances/33289470.jpg





I watch that also at times, I believe the real history about what truly happened was kept seceret from us and we were taught totally different of what truly happened plus my believe is not with " a god " but with a spirit , it's hard to explain or put into words and I rarely talk about it.

[Kobi]

"Based on the book The emperor of all maladies : a biography of cancer by Siddhartha Mukherjee."


A Ken Burns film presenting a history of cancer theories and treatments, from ancient times to the present day. Includes not only the medical stuff but the political, legal, activist, and people influences as well.


Very informative. Interesting history including the major players, the trials and errors, the ethical dilemmas, and a bunch of stuff I never knew.

Comes with a warning that this may not be appropriate for all audiences. Some history may be disturbing. Some graphic images may be upsetting.

[gotoseagrl]

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Revealing the Unfamiliar is a documentary about the lives of both the Transgender Community and the ones who love and care about them.

[Kobi]

Through extensive archival materials and interviews with scholars and notable Italian-Americans, viewers will learn the story of those who played vital roles in helping to shape a unique Italian-American identity.

Disc 1. Part 1. La Famiglia 1890-1910 ; Part 2. Becoming Americans 1910-1930 -- Disc 2. Part 3. Loyal Americans 1930-1945 ; Part 4. The American dream 1945-today.

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So much of my own history I never knew.

[Kobi]

One area in which equality between gay and straight people is a given is age: We’re all getting older, and for some seniors (or near-seniors) advancing age equals advancing invisibility.

That’s sadly true for the three autumnal subjects in “Before You Know It,” a bittersweet documentary that follows three gay men in different parts of the country who feel time and change breathing down their necks.

Filmmaker P.J. Raval expertly interweaves all their stories, including that of septuagenarian loner Dennis Creamer, who waited most of his life to come out as a cross-dresser yearning for gay relationships. He’s a sweet and quiet man, somewhat adrift and estranged from his family; nothing much seems to pierce his sad isolation.

There is also Robert Mainor, the sardonic, larger-than-life owner of a gay bar in Galveston, Texas. Every inch a community leader, Mainor is proud of the oasis he has built for drag queens. Unfortunately, we watch some of the wonderful bombast and life go out of him as illness and legal troubles take a toll.

Finally, there’s Ty Martin, a gay-rights advocate in Harlem who is certainly aware of anti-gay rhetoric arising in his community’s churches. We see Martin anxiously talk to people on the street about LGBT seniors, and how he gets a warmer reception than expected.

During filming, New York’s marriage-equality law passed, leading Ty to believe he and his partner will soon get married.

As with everything else in this film, destiny has other plans.

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America Unearth.........................

[Kobi]

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ANITA tells the story about a young, brilliant African American Anita Hill who accuses the Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas of unwanted sexual advances during explosive Senate Hearings in 1991 and ignites a political firestorm about sexual harassment, race, power and politics that resonates 20 years later today. ANITA is a dramatic look at the consequences to a private citizen acting out of a civic duty to 'speak truth to power.' For the first time on film Anita Hills speaks about her experience in the Senate Hearings, her impact on issues of sexual harassment, workplace rights for women and men, social justice and equality.

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Watching this live in 1991 and watching the film was a powerful look at the ultimate white misogynistic mens club putting a woman to task for airing her story of sexual harrassment in the workplace. It felt like emotional rape then and still does.

Had forgotten Joe Biden was the head of this committee.

[Kobi]

An essential documentary about the birth of the women's liberation movement. Beginning in the late 1960s, featuring never-seen before archival footage and new interviews She's beautiful when she's angry tells the story of one of the most important social movements of the 20th century, bringing to light the efforts of lesser-known activists, including the Boston authors of Our bodies, ourselves, the Chicago Women's Liberation Union, and grassroots organizations across the country who played a pivotal role in the struggle"

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History to some. Life to me.

Nice recap of what life was like before the womens movement, the process of getting angry enough to fight for change, the changes, and how easy it is to lose the gains when people become complacent.

Interesting to see the variety of women involved, describing things themselves. And, to have the lesbians and WOC speak to their part in the process.

BTW, I am still in love with Rita Mae Brown and Karla Jay.

[Kobi]

Consider the Conversation is a series of PBS films created by two long-time Wisconsin friends - Terry Kaldhusdal, a 6th grade history teacher and filmmaker, and Michael Bernhagen, a healthcare business development professional turned hospice advocate.

Both lost loved ones to severe chronic disease during the first part of the 21st century - Mike's mother, Rita, to congestive heart failure and vascular dementia in 2003 and Terry's brother, Peter, to pancreatic cancer in 2009 - and struggled, like most Americans do, to make sense of what was happening.

These personal experiences, combined with Mike's many years of work in the hospice field, led the pair to produce documentaries with one simple goal in mind - inspire culture change that results in end-of-life care that is more person-centered and less system-centered.

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Excellent. Very intense.

[Kobi]

Looks at the remarkable genius of Orson Welles on the eve of his centenary - the enigma of his career as a Hollywood star, a Hollywood director (for some a Hollywood failure), and a crucially important independent filmmaker. Orson Welles's life was magical: a musical prodigy at age ten, a director of Shakespeare at fourteen, a painter at sixteen, a star of stage and radio at twenty, romances with some of the most beautiful women in the world, including Rita Hayworth.

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This was more of an overview of Welles life and career. Brought up more questions than it answered.

I can tell you a young Welles sounds eerily like Frasier Crane.

[Gemme]

I'm not a documentary type person but I picked up Shelter Me and it looks good so far.

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[Kobi]

BURT'S BUZZ takes an intimate look at the world of Burt Shavitz, the face and co-founder of Burt's Bees, exploring his fascinating and unique life. Wise and wry, ornery and opinionated, the reclusive Shavitz is committed to living off the land and keeping true to his humble beginnings despite his celebrity status. The film chronicles Burt's life as a photographer, beekeeper, and brand spokesman, following his complicated relationship with the company, his fans, and the world around him. Exposing the collision between business and personal values, "Burt's Buzz" is a compelling and fascinating portrait of this highly idiosyncratic pioneer, and a revealing study of what it means to be a living icon.

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Sometimes documentaries haunt you with unsettling feelings. This was one of those.

[C0LLETTE]

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[Kobi]

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"Never Forget"


Madame Simone Renaud, the wife of the mayor of Ste. Mere-Eglise, – also known as the Mother of Normandy – was 45 years old when the United States invaded Normandy during World War II. She and her three young sons watched in horror as German soldiers opened fire onto the 101st and 82nd Airborne Division soldiers.

Seizing Ste. Mere-Eglise prior to the D-Day beach landings was crucial to the Allied offensive. A German counterattack would likely use the main road that ran through the town, and the Allies were determined to hold it.

Mixed units of the American 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions had hoped to use surprise and confusion to overwhelm the German garrison there, but stray incendiary bombs set many of the town's buildings ablaze. The German soldiers and the townspeople were fully alert and fighting the fires when the paratroopers began landing among them.

The Americans were shot as they landed. Some fell into the burning buildings, and their screams could be heard above the loudly ringing church bells. Others got hung up on poles, buildings, and trees, and were shot before they could cut themselves down. Renaud's husband witnessed several Germans emptying their machine guns into one paratrooper as he hung helplessly above them. It seemed that the assault on the town would end in failure and catastrophe.

But the young paratroopers fought back. They could see what was happening below and started firing their guns as they descended. Wounded paratroopers who were lying in the streets, some bleeding to death, shot the Germans as they tried to pick off their descending comrades. Renaud and her three frightened young sons huddled in their home as the fierce fight raged in the streets outside.

At 4:30 a.m., the town finally fell to the Americans. As the reinforcing soldiers arrived, they were stunned by the macabre scene. Dead paratroopers lay in the streets and dangled from trees, their blood staining the cobblestone streets. Lt. Col. Edward Krause could utter only three words: "Oh, my God."

Madame Renaud, the wife of the mayor of Ste. Mere-Eglise, vowed to always remember the sacrifices made by these brave young American men whose young lives were cut short at the hands of the Germans.

In the weeks following the invasion, this young mother took it upon herself and began taking care of the grave sites of the more than 15,000 US troops who died and were buried in temporary cemeteries in and around the area.

When Life Magazine published a photo of Madame Renaud decorating the grave site of General Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., she began receiving numerous pieces of mail from US families asking if she would take care of their son’s resting place as well. Some asked if she would photograph their loved ones resting place and send it to them.

Even Madame Renaud could not have envisioned the 44 year journey she was embarking upon - a journey that would last until her death in 1988. During those years, she wrote countless letters, took hundreds and hundreds of photos, organized ceremonies, corresponded with many of the families who lost loved ones in Normandy and even sent soil samples to them from the grave sites.

Madame Renaud also cared for the veteran's who survived. She hosted ceremonies and events, chartering planes and trains to bring them back to the first town they liberated in Normandy.

She died in 1988. Just as she never forgot those who died so she and her fellow townspeople could be free, the veterans made sure she too would never be forgotten.

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Her sons continued her work.

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Amazing story.

[Virago]

"East L.A. Interchange"
narrated by Danny Trejo featuring interviews with such prominent residents as Will.I.Am

Boyle Heights was an amazing neighborhood with an Italian family living next door to a Japanese family living next door to a Jewish family living next door to an African American Family, living next door to a Mexican family, etc, etc, etc..... This neighborhood defied the melting pot and instead showed how we can enjoy our individual cultures while respecting and sharing our neighbor's Culture.

And then the highway came in.
And then WW2 came in
And then the government itself performed actions that actually forced 'white flight.

I was fortunate to be able to go to the World Premiere, but it will now start making the rounds of festivals. It just won Best Documentary at the Downtown Film Festival L.A. After that, general release and then the hope is PBS.
https://www.google.com/search?q=east+la+interchange+documentary&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8

[Kobi]

Jewish culture reflects the heart of a vital ethnic history. As that culture continues to shift and adapt alongside mainstream America, delicatessen food, as its name suggests, remains a beloved communal delicacy. In Houston, Texas, third-generation deli man Ziggy Gruber has built arguably the finest delicatessen restaurant in the U.S. His story is augmented by the stories of iconic delis such as Katz's, 2nd Avenue Deli, Nate 'n Al, Carnegie, and the Stage.

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This was both fun and educational. Rich history, fascinating people, and Yiddish lessons.

[Kobi]

With unprecedented access, this behind-the-scenes chronicle follows director Laura Poitras and journalist Glenn Greenwald's encounters with whistle-blower Edward Snowden in a hotel room in Hong Kong, as he hands over classified documents that provide evidence of mass indiscriminate and illegal invasions of privacy by the NSA.

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If we werent so desensitized to government intrusion under the guise of national security, this would keep people up at night.

[Kobi]

"A startling expose of sexual assault on US campuses, their institutional cover-ups, and the devastating toll they take on students and their families. Weaving together cinema verite footage and first person testimonies, the film follows the lives of several undergraduate assault survivors as they attempt to pursue both their education and justice - despite incredible push back, harassment, and traumatic aftermath"

[deathbypoem]

Kumare

Excellent film!

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Happy

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Street food around the world

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Paddle To Seattle

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Pedal to the midnight sun

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[Talon]

I watched an interesting one on master photographer Diane Arbus....


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[Orema]

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[Talon]

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[Orema]

From Mao to Mozart (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080762/)

Haven't seen this in decades. Will see if I can stream it.

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[Kobi]

An unflinching look at how women are treated in the United States today. Examining both real-life stories and precedent-setting legal cases, director Kamala Lopez uncovers how outdated and discriminatory attitudes inform and influence seemingly disparate issues, from workplace harassment to domestic violence, rape and sexual assault to the foster care system, and the healthcare conglomerate to the judicial system.

Trigger warning


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Available on iTunes, Timer Warner, Amazon, Google play, Xbox, Vudu, Fandango Now, Comcast, AT&T, Verizon, Charter, and Dish Network.

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Excellent and sickening. Goof refresher course for those who have forgotten or never knew the history of women in this country. And, an excellent look at how politicians, courts, both political parties and all genders have and continue to perpetrate an incredible war on women - some by their actions and others by their indifference.

Also an eye opening view of young women today who have no clue about their history, think the ERA is a laundry detergent, and who have been taught to think they have equality when they do not and think there are laws to protect them when there are not. It is a rude awakening for most. And, these women also internalize their failure to find the non existing equality and laws as a personal failure rather than a systemic failure.

Another strong point in the film is how other women, with internalized misogyny and sexism, are being used as the bearer of bad news when companies or systems engage in discriminatory practices. For a patriarchal system to work well, it requires violence, particularly sexual violence, and women to police other women.

[Tommi]

The new National Geographic "Mars" is a documentary fantasy :mohawk:
Fascinating to see what we have accomplished in Mars history so far.

realizing we may kill our planet and may need to have a home base for humankind

:readfineprint:People believing we will become extinct, like the dinosaurs on our home planet.

[tantalizingfemme]

When I first read the synopsis for this movie I thought it was a joke. Holy shit, that fact that this is true is unbelievable. It makes me feel like I am living in some kind of bubble. It was fascinating, but frustrating, but a good watch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOBXuCYB4jQ (I suck... can't link)

[JDeere]

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Glen Campbell's final tour and his diagnosis of Alzheimers.

[Kobi]

Join veteran guides and conservation officers as they keep tourists and wildlife photographers safe while the guides are providing up-close access to the 1,000 polar bears that migrate every fall through Churchill, Manitoba, a Northern frontier town on Canada's Hudson Bay.

This is actually a tv series. Was fascinating.

http://www.syndetics.com/index.aspx?close=yes&client=clamp&oclc=965832038&upc=841887030694&issn=&isbn=9781627899314/LC.JPG

[Jesse]

Last night I watched, Gleason on Amazon Prime. I think Netflix may be streaming it as well but not positive on that. This is a documentary about Steve Gleason, (New Orleans Saints 2000-2008) who was diagnosed with ALS. This doc shares his journey from game to marriage, to ALS diagnosis to the birth of their child, his relationship with his father, and much much more. It is extremely raw and down to earth. Uplifting, heartbreaking and even humorous at times. Very real & powerful stuff happening here.

Here is a youtube trailer:

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This whole movie is on YouTube free

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[DapperButch]

I don't know why I haven't looked through this thread before. Pretty much all I watch is documentaries! :hangloose:

I definitely want to promote my favorite documentary, "Forks over knives". It is about the severe health dangers of a meat and dairy based diet, over a plant based diet.

This documentary created a significant change in what I eartafter having colon cancer.

(This doc was already recommended on page one of this thread)

[girl_dee]

I don't know why I haven't looked through this thread before. Pretty much all I watch is documentaries! :hangloose:



ME TOO ......

[homoe]

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[*Anya*]

When I first read the synopsis for this movie I thought it was a joke. Holy shit, that fact that this is true is unbelievable. It makes me feel like I am living in some kind of bubble. It was fascinating, but frustrating, but a good watch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOBXuCYB4jQ (I suck... can't link)

It was always in the back of my mind to watch this after I read your post. I kept thinking, "What do I want to watch a movie about tickling for?"

I figured if you found it interesting, I would.

I did.

It was bizzaro fascinating.

Thanks for the tip!

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[Orema]

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from YouTube.com:
This Emmy Award-winning documentary chronicles the efforts of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to preserve and revitalize the endangered Cherokee language.

[Kobi]

Every four years, bold men and women declare themselves the MVP uniquely deserving of America's highest office. Among the many contenders, there can only be one winner. This documentary series presented by OZY Media examines 16 of the most unforgettable candidates from the past 50 years of election history and demonstrates how previous elections still influence the American political landscape today.

Disc one: The straight talkers (Shirley Chisholm and John McCain) -- The flamethrowers (Howard Dean and Pat Buchanan) -- The technocrats (Mike Dukakis and Mitt Romney) -- The visionaries (Gary Hart and Jesse Jackson)

Disc two: The conservatives (Ronald Reagan and Barry Goldwater) -- The independents (Ross Perot and Ralph Nader) -- The trailblazers (Geraldine Ferraro and Sarah Palin) -- The master strategists (George Bush and Barack Obama).

[Kätzchen]

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Bumping thread for my friend homoe.....

[kittygrrl]

The Celts-I, II, & III

[Kobi]

Part one of a Frontline investigation into the deep political divisions and bitter polarization that grew during the Obama presidency. The film examines how President Obama's promise of change and unity collided with racial and political realities.

Part two of an investigation into the deep divisions and bitter polarization that grew during the Obama presidency. The film examines racial tensions in America, the war for control of the GOP, and the growing dysfunction in Washington.

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[RockOn]

Blair Witch Project
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[Kätzchen]

I was reading headlines news, a few minutes ago, and came across the ongoing investigation and pending lawsuits, years long battle, to expose an uber-wealthy tycoon who killed his first wife (and others), was living in disquise as an hearing impaired woman down in Texas, and is currently jailed in southern California.

I'm going to see my bff on Friday, so I'm going to see if she will dvr this HBO documentary.

Here's the link to the headline news article:

http://www.nbcnews.com/news/investigations/lawsuit-robert-durst-s-second-wife-helped-hide-killing-his-n754596

Here's another link too (apparently this series was nominated for 6 awards and received two):

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Jinx_%28miniseries%29?wprov=sfla1

[Kätzchen]

BURT'S BUZZ takes an intimate look at the world of Burt Shavitz, the face and co-founder of Burt's Bees, exploring his fascinating and unique life. Wise and wry, ornery and opinionated, the reclusive Shavitz is committed to living off the land and keeping true to his humble beginnings despite his celebrity status. The film chronicles Burt's life as a photographer, beekeeper, and brand spokesman, following his complicated relationship with the company, his fans, and the world around him. Exposing the collision between business and personal values, "Burt's Buzz" is a compelling and fascinating portrait of this highly idiosyncratic pioneer, and a revealing study of what it means to be a living icon.

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Sometimes documentaries haunt you with unsettling feelings. This was one of those.


Thanks for posting about this documentary, Kobi.
I'm going to add it to my "gotta see" list.

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How I wished Helen Thomas was still alive to grille our current president...

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If you're interested finding out more about Madoff and how he held the SEC at bay for so long this is an EXCELLENT documentary! It is available on Youtube

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[homoe]

Amy (2015)

Archival footage and personal testimonials present an intimate portrait of the life and career of British singer/songwriter Amy Winehouse.

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[homoe]

Adopted from South Korea, raised on different continents & connected through social media, Samantha & Anaïs believe that they are twin sisters separated at birth.

[Logicaly]

Living On One Dollar (http://livingonone.org/livingonone/)

It is available on Netflix, and I really enjoyed it. It is about two guys, who spent two months living in Guatemala on just $1.00 every day.

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[Kätzchen]

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ooooooh, looks like a superb documentary to watch!
I'm adding it to my ever growing list of movies, TV shows and documentaries to watch! :)

[Kosmo]

I'm drawn to sport docs. One of my favorites is The Best That Never Was about Marcus Dupree.

[homoe]

I'm drawn to sport docs. One of my favorites is The Best That Never Was about Marcus Dupree.

Thank you so much for your post, likewise I am drawn to sports docs as well and will add this to my list...

[Kosmo]

Thank you so much for your post, likewise I am drawn to sports docs as well and will add this to my list...

You bet. 30 for 30 never disappoints me.

I saw a doc on high school baseball in Japan and the pressures the kids experience. Very intense. Can't recall the title.

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Yes, this one was great! It is so worth watching if you have any questions about how Scientology operates.

I still find it astounding that the IRS gave up their pursuit of Scientology and allowed them to become tax-exempt.

I think that infuriating is actually more like it.

I also want to say that Leah Reimini's series on A&E really gets into the nitty gritty, too.

Season 2:

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[homoe]

Ex Libris : New York Public Library

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This is one of my fav doco's....Life In A Day..... Loved every second of it....

[homoe]

Becoming Cary Grant.. (2017)




For the first time one of Hollywood's greatest stars tells his own story, in his own words. From a childhood of poverty to global fame, Cary Grant, the ultimate self-made star, explores his own screen image and what it took to create it.

[homoe]

Risk (2016)


The story of WikiLeak's editor-in-chief Julian Assange as seen by documentary filmmaker Laura Poitras

[homoe]

The Keepers (2017)


Focuses on the murder of Sister Cathy Cesnik in Baltimore 45 years ago. Was it covered up? Was it part of a bigger net of murky deals and unspoken crimes within the religious institution?