Biographical Documentaries
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DVD Review - Dominick Dunne, After the Party
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Barry M. Grey
This superior film does a nice job of recounting the rocky life story of a latter-day practitioner of what used to be called New Journalism. more...
Review: Pearl Harbor Waking the Sleeping Giant
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Dominic Messier
Essentially a collection of 10 black and white documentaries exploring "the day that will live in infamy", this informative two-disc set is a must for war buffs. 6.5/10 more...
Katie Price - The Jordan Years Review
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Tina Costanza
Katie Price, otherwise known as former glamour model "Jordan," has evolved from being a topless model to a role model. more...
Movie Review: Professor Norman Cornett
Alanis Obomsawin's NFB documentary, Norman Cornett, spends too much time praising its protagonist and not enough time telling his story. 6/10 more...
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Claire Vath
The Edies are again brought to life-this time in an HBO film starring Drew Barrymore and Jessica Lange. more...
Review: James Dean Living Famously BBC One
By:
Hana Lewis
One short life, three unforgettable films. The BBC takes a posthumous look at the life and times of one of Hollywood's most celebrated cultural icons, James Dean. more...
DVD Review: Monash The Forgotten Anzac
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Carolyn M Cash
Sir John Monash, one of the most brilliant World War I generals, helped create the Anzac legend by ensuring his men's courage was enshrined in Australian history. more...
MTV Film Pedro Raises Awareness about STDs
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Kristin Maun
MTV's film Pedro, about the life of Cuban-American Pedro Zamora who was a cast member of the first season of the Real World, raises awareness about HIV/AIDS. more...
DVD Review: Menzies & Churchill At War
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Carolyn M Cash
A new documentary focuses on the bitter relationship between Britain's Winston Churchill and Australian Prime Minister Robert Menzies during World War II. more...
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Claire Vath
Cast out from society, Big Edie and Little Edie's zest for life shine through the crumbling facade of their Grey Gardens home. more...
Movie Review of the Documentary In A Dream
Despite severe emotional problems, Isaiah Zagar has created 50,000 square feet of mosaic murals in his south Philadelphia neighborhood. more...
Movie Review: Anvil! The Story of Anvil
Sacha Gervasi's documentary, Anvil! The Story of Anvil, is a cross between The Wrestler and This is Spinal Tap. 8/10. more...
The House of Windsor: A Royal Dynasty
By:
Carolyn M Cash
A new documentary focuses on Britain's Royal Family during the past 90 years, including two World Wars, its triumphs, splendid pageantry, their personal joys and sorrows. more...
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Dominic Messier
A sweet little documentary about the various cliques which exist within any small town high school, American Teen follows five kids throughout their senior year. more...
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