GOOD HAIR – Chris Rock hosts this interesting look into black hair and its influence in the black community. Everything from the texture of the hair itself, to the enormous cost of a weave (thousands of dollars), to the social place it holds for both men and women which involves unspoken rules between the sexes.Continue reading
Tag Archives: Documentary
BATHTUBS OVER BROADWAY – Steve Young, long-time comedy writer for David Letterman, reveals his unique hobby in this quirky, off-beat documentary. Apparently back in the day, like mostly the 1950s-1970s, companies would produce full-length musicals (think Broadway) showcasing their products for in-house employees. These shows were recorded on LP albums for their employees only. NeitherContinue reading
THE ALPINIST – Endearing tale of Marc-André Leclerc who unintentionally gained recognition for his unmatched ability to free solo climb some of the tallest peaks in the world. Watching him climb was alternately breathtaking and calming . We are always on edge expecting him to fall, as he climbs with a steady, quiet grace thatContinue reading
14 PEAKS – An okay documentary about an alpinist from Nepal who climbed 14 of the tallest mountains in the world in record time. It was interesting, but the one I am blogging next, THE ALPINIST, captured my heart. Neutral on the toasts. No boyfriends or girlfriends.
RITA MORENO – JUST A GIRL WHO DECIDED TO GO FOR IT – You guys know how much I enjoy documentaries, and this one doesn’t disappoint. Rita Moreno narrates her own story with candor, enthusiasm and joy. Even as a woman looking at 90, she remains a pistol with the pluck of a chick inContinue reading
DAVID FOSTER OFF THE RECORD – Apparently I am into music documentaries lately because I have watched three in the last two weeks! This latest one about legendary music producer David Foster was no less interesting than the other two, although David is a breed unto himself. If I had to describe him in oneContinue reading
CLIVE DAVIS THE SOUNDTRACK OF OUR LIVES – I had no idea Clive Davis was a legendary music mogul who achieved fame and admiration during the 60s and carried it forward to present day. I learned from this excellent documentary that he has an uncanny ability to spot raw talent which enabled him to produceContinue reading
COUNT ME IN – Excellent NetFlix documentary about some of our favorite drummers from popular bands over the years. This piece covers great drummers from all eras and genres of music, and includes their mentors, auditions, lifestyle and love of keeping the beat which drives their passion. As the mother of a drummer myself, IContinue reading
LADY BOSS-THE JACKIE COLLINS STORY – Interesting documentary about the life of famous romance novelist Jackie Collins as told through commentary from her sister, actress Joan Collins, her children and her work associates. I never really knew much about her, nor have I read any of her novels, but I enjoyed learning about her lifeContinue reading
MY OCTOPUS TEACHER – this moving documentary of roughly one year in the life of an octopus warmed my heart. Filmmaker Craig Foster develops an unlikely bond with this mollusk in the South African kelp forest and takes us on an incredible journey into her world. I came away from this film having fallen inContinue reading
