Your Favorite Documentaries

[Orema]

From Mao to Mozart

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

[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 Examining both real-life stories and precedent-setting legal cases, director Kamala Lopez uncovers how outdated and discriminatory attitudes inform and influence seemingly disparate issues, from workplace harassment to domestic violence, rape and sexual assault to the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

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
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

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]

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.

[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:

[*Anya*]

Originally Posted by 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)

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!

[Orema]

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).