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Posted: 7/26/2011 12:51 PM
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Luvy1 wrote:
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chawkheel wrote: Deary Zachary -- one of the most emotionally devastating documentaries I have ever seen. That one was incredible. That woman epitomizes bats**tcrazy
I got angry just from reading the plot summary on Wikidpedia for this documentary.  If you watch it, prepare for a lot of anger and a lot of tears. I watched it on MSNBC one Sunday night. I could not believe anyone could be so crazy. Just reading the plot summary, how exactly did a judge conclude that she should be released from jail and allowed to regain custody of her son? That's almost as crazy as the **** she pulled. |
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Posted: 7/26/2011 1:58 PM
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My favorite documentary and one of my top 20 favorite movies is Hoop Dreams. Most of my other favorites have been covered here as well. A few that I didn't see that are worth a mention:
* Crumb
* Murderball
* Mad Hot Ballroom
* Supersize Me
* Who Killed the Electric Car?
* Fahrenheit 9/11
* Some Kind of Monster (Metallica)
* Spellbound
* One Day in September
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Posted: 7/26/2011 2:04 PM
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oh yeah, forgot to mention the filth and the fury, the doc on the sex pistols. i never looked at johnny rotten the same way after seeing that (i use to despise him, now, not so much).
i also liked the joe strummer doc that came out a few years ago, the future is unwritten, i believe. not great but another interesting movie.
That's exactly why they made double barrel shotguns so they can fire off at the same time.
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Posted: 7/26/2011 3:15 PM
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KrazyLegs wrote:
Luvy1 wrote:
MrIntangibles wrote:
Luvy1 wrote:
chawkheel wrote: Deary Zachary -- one of the most emotionally devastating documentaries I have ever seen. That one was incredible. That woman epitomizes bats**tcrazy
I got angry just from reading the plot summary on Wikidpedia for this documentary. If you watch it, prepare for a lot of anger and a lot of tears. I watched it on MSNBC one Sunday night. I could not believe anyone could be so crazy. Just reading the plot summary, how exactly did a judge conclude that she should be released from jail and allowed to regain custody of her son? That's almost as crazy as the **** she pulled. You don't really want me to tell you that, right? Check out the documentary. It's on netflix. I watched a documentary on Bill Hicks about two weeks ago. Incredibly talented man. I don't know why I thought he was older than 32 when he died. Great story.
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Posted: 7/26/2011 8:10 PM
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Posted: 7/27/2011 12:02 AM
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--------------------------------------------- --- Luvy1 wrote: KrazyLegs wrote:
Luvy1 wrote:
MrIntangibles wrote:
Luvy1 wrote:
chawkheel wrote: Deary Zachary -- one of the most emotionally devastating documentaries I have ever seen. That one was incredible. That woman epitomizes bats**tcrazy
I got angry just from reading the plot summary on Wikidpedia for this documentary. If you watch it, prepare for a lot of anger and a lot of tears. I watched it on MSNBC one Sunday night. I could not believe anyone could be so crazy. Just reading the plot summary, how exactly did a judge conclude that she should be released from jail and allowed to regain custody of her son? That's almost as crazy as the **** she pulled. You don't really want me to tell you that, right? Check out the documentary. It's on netflix. I watched a documentary on Bill Hicks about two weeks ago. Incredibly talented man. I don't know why I thought he was older than 32 when he died. Great story. --------------------------------------------- Just got done watching Dear Zachary. Unreal. A very moving film.
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Posted: 7/29/2011 12:22 AM
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I'm on a documentary kick now. Just finished Man on Wire. Very well done but not quite as gripping or enthralling as I was hoping. Still would recommend highly.
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Posted: 7/29/2011 12:24 AM
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trumpetbutt wrote: I'm on a documentary kick now. Just finished Man on Wire. Very well done but not quite as gripping or enthralling as I was hoping. Still would recommend highly. Yeah, I didn't like Man on Wire much at all.
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Posted: 7/29/2011 12:42 AM
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The Aristocrats
Still Basic Math: (1957+1982+1993+2005+2009)>(1991+1992+2001+2010*)
*2010 title validity officially NCAA approved!
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Posted: 7/29/2011 7:17 AM
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Posted: 7/29/2011 8:03 AM
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There have been a lot of excellent recommendations here and I'll reiterate a few as well as give one I haven't seen mentioned:
Touching the Void - 2 climbers attempt K2 back in the 80s.
Restrepo - Great look at the war in Afghanistan
Inside Job - Never been this pissed off watching a documentary
Grizzly Man - the guy was nuts but I loved him!
Waiting for Superman - much better than I expected
Dear Zachary - 2nd most pissed off time watching a documentary
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Posted: 7/29/2011 8:55 AM
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We Jam Econo: The Story of the Minutemen.
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Posted: 7/29/2011 8:59 AM
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Posted: 7/29/2011 9:47 AM
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Was it Itzaghost who a few months ago posted that link to tons of great documentaries?
"kik84's got the love."
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Posted: 7/29/2011 10:01 AM
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kik84 wrote: Was it Itzaghost who a few months ago posted that link to tons of great documentaries? I believe 'twas, and here is said link: http://www.cosmolearning.com/documentaries/ |
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Posted: 7/29/2011 10:10 AM
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trumpetbutt wrote:
kik84 wrote: Was it Itzaghost who a few months ago posted that link to tons of great documentaries?
I believe 'twas, and here is said link: http://www.cosmolearning.com/documentaries/ Thank you!!
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Posted: 7/29/2011 10:15 AM
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Satan Since 2003 - Great short (20 mins or so) documentary about moped gangs of Richmond VA. Very entertaining.
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Posted: 7/29/2011 10:37 AM
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There are always a lot of great documentaties at the Full-Frame Festival in Durham every year. I've seen about 30 or so there over the years (including Restrepo) This year, I saw several great films, but this one - which I got tickets to really as an afterthought - has really stuck with me the most of all. A truly haunting and beautiful documentary: http://icarusfilms.com/new2011/nost.html
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Posted: 7/29/2011 10:43 AM
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Also, if you are foodie, you might like this one. It's more a film about food as art, and how some people take it to the level of an obsession. It quite fun to watch: http://www.fullframefest.org/m...nfo.php?id=4004 |
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Posted: 7/29/2011 11:10 AM
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what makes this thread so great is that most of these are on netflix. my instant queue is on swole. i'm going to go get a bunch of beer and stay in the ac and watch tv all day. thanks for contributing to my ongoing laziness
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Posted: 7/29/2011 11:20 AM
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bigbenparliament wrote: what makes this thread so great is that most of these are on netflix. my instant queue is on swole. i'm going to go get a bunch of beer and stay in the ac and watch tv all day. thanks for contributing to my ongoing laziness which ones did you queue up? i was going to do the same, but if you've already done some of the searching and dirty work... |
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Posted: 7/29/2011 11:58 AM
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McAdooSmackinYou wrote: watched this the other night - really good and disturbing (unless you're one of those police-can-do-no-wrong types)
FYI, for those who may not know, Frontline has a good website where you can go and watch a lot of documentaries. Some of there stuff is on netflix, but not all I think
Another good one - this film ensured that I will never in my life be a teacher or work with children in any capacity:
 I don't know that I have ever felt injustice more profoundly than in watching those Innocence Lost docs of Opfra Bikel. If you don't think true witch hunts can occur in our times, think again. Powerful and horrific.
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Posted: 7/29/2011 12:44 PM
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bigbenparliament wrote: what makes this thread so great is that most of these are on netflix. my instant queue is on swole. i'm going to go get a bunch of beer and stay in the ac and watch tv all day. thanks for contributing to my ongoing laziness which ones did you queue up? i was going to do the same, but if you've already done some of the searching and dirty work... a bunch. I'm almost finished with dear zachary and  !!! might watch last days of ww2 next. what are you watching? |
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Posted: 7/29/2011 2:12 PM
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bigbenparliament wrote:
trumpetbutt wrote:
bigbenparliament wrote: what makes this thread so great is that most of these are on netflix. my instant queue is on swole. i'm going to go get a bunch of beer and stay in the ac and watch tv all day. thanks for contributing to my ongoing laziness which ones did you queue up? i was going to do the same, but if you've already done some of the searching and dirty work... a bunch. I'm almost finished with dear zachary and !!! might watch last days of ww2 next. what are you watching? List them here, man - save me some work!  I think I'm going to watch The Cove next. |
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Posted: 7/29/2011 2:33 PM
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maxmrnb1 wrote: The Kid's Are Alright
A documentary of the Who. A must for any rock and roll fan, others would find it interesting, I think. this. this. love the way it is pieced together. When the seagulls follow the trawler, it is because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea.
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Posted: 7/29/2011 3:10 PM
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Yes -- The Kids Are Allright! And, I'm saying it once again: AMERICAN MOVIE. Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7N2Jz1en4wONe scene: www.youtube.com/watch?v=w77E1J...feature=related |
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Posted: 7/29/2011 3:15 PM
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was Catfish ever officially declared to be a documentary?
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Posted: 7/29/2011 6:52 PM
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578293 wrote: There have been a lot of excellent recommendations here and I'll reiterate a few as well as give one I haven't seen mentioned:
Touching the Void - 2 climbers attempt K2 back in the 80s.
Touching the Void is about their attempt on Siula Grande, not K2. |
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Posted: 7/31/2011 1:53 PM
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On Netflix:
Just finished up God Grew Tired of Us: really good one about some Sudanese refugees who come to America, their first experience with electricity, housing, jobs. The excitment of the great opportunity up against all the pain of missing their families back home. Really heart-wrenching. Not heavy handed or preachy -- just very well done overall.
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Posted: 7/31/2011 4:32 PM
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wiheel wrote:
578293 wrote: There have been a lot of excellent recommendations here and I'll reiterate a few as well as give one I haven't seen mentioned:
Touching the Void - 2 climbers attempt K2 back in the 80s.
Touching the Void is about their attempt on Siula Grande, not K2. Yep, thanks for the correction. Still one of the best documentaries I've ever seen.
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Posted: 7/31/2011 6:37 PM
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trumpetbutt wrote: On Netflix:
Just finished up God Grew Tired of Us: really good one about some Sudanese refugees who come to America, their first experience with electricity, housing, jobs. The excitment of the great opportunity up against all the pain of missing their families back home. Really heart-wrenching. Not heavy handed or preachy -- just very well done overall. ^ That is really a good film, and a good perspective jolt on the human experience. I was already very familiar with the case but just yesterday took the time to watch this:  To see and hear the words of those involved, and to see the evidence, made this story all the more powerful and enraging. If Governor Rick Perry (shown in this film) does run for president it needs to openly discussed that he is a gleeful co-conspirator in the murder of an innocent man.  A great story of an American hero of the highest order.  I was pleased to see this classic doc available on Netflix. No words can describe this collection of American propaganda footage from the '50s-early '60s, about how nuclear weapons are not scary at all, but fun and exciting. If you've played the game Fallout 3 a lot of the jokey material it relies on is tapped into this bizarre reality from our past. You can't imagine this stuff until you see it.
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Posted: 7/31/2011 7:19 PM
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Thanks an()m, some good ones to check out there. Keep 'em coming (especially ones on netflix)
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Posted: 7/31/2011 8:02 PM
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Glad to see The Atomic Cafe finally get a mention.
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Posted: 7/31/2011 8:12 PM
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Posted: 7/31/2011 9:25 PM
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Watched Why We Fight and The Corporation this weekend. Thanks to those who recommended them, enjoyed them both.
Probably will go with The Inside Job next. I'm reading The Big Short right now, I think they'll compliment each other well.
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Posted: 7/31/2011 11:59 PM
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I just watched Death by Fire and all I can say is wow.
"Is this just math that you do as a Republican to make yourself feel better or is this real?" - Megyn Kelly 11-6-12
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Posted: 8/1/2011 8:08 AM
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more kudos to Atomic Cafe....it's so amazing i bought a copy. The scene where the reporter asks the soldier what his radiation meter is..."that's so I'll know if I get a lethal dose." |
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Posted: 8/1/2011 8:20 AM
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578293 wrote: Inside Job - Never been this pissed off watching a documentary
Check out Frontline's "The Warning". |
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Posted: 8/1/2011 8:27 AM
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UNChuckie wrote:  I didn't get this one at all - and I used to work in graphic arts for years. |
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Posted: 8/1/2011 8:29 AM
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Not Quite Hollywood
Documentary about the Australian exploitation film scene of the 70's and 80's. Very entertaining.
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