DVD/Streaming Reviews

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Oliver Sacks: His Own Life Directed by Ric Burns A fascinating overview of the life and work of a Renaissance Man. Questing
The Nest Directed by Sean Durkin A morality play about the impact of greed on a marriage. Shadow
Softie Directed by Sam Soko Involving documentary about the challenges facing a fearless young activist and his family in Kenya. Justice
MLK/FBI Directed by Sam Pollard A documentary contrasting Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and J. Edgar Hoover who were regarded by different constituencies as guardians of the American dream. Shadow
Blackbird Family drama about facing death and the revelations that come with it. Love
The Calming Directed by Song Fang A beguiling and meditative movie about antidotes to chaos. Being Present
H is for Happiness Directed by John Sheedy A totally entertaining movie about a young teen who models resilience, kindness, and a vibrantly happy outlook. Joy
The Grand Unified Theory of Howard Bloom Directed by Charlie Hoxie Profile of an eccentric and prolific techno-age philosopher. Meaning
The Artist's Wife Directed by Tom Dolby Portrait of the midlife crisis of a loving and creative wife. Love
Buoyancy Directed by Rodd Rathjen A harsh tale of contemporary slavery and human resiliency. Justice
The Burnt Orange Heresy Directed by Giuseppe Capotondi A character-driven drama about the art world and the glamorous and deceptive people who inhabit it. You
Critical Thinking Directed by John Leguizamo Inspiring true story that proves that the game of chess can be a path to self-esteem and mastery for youth of any background. You
I'm Thinking of Ending Things Directed by Charlie Kaufman A psychologically complex and macabre exploration of identity, family, memory, and much more. You
Robin's Wish Directed by Tylor Norwood The story of what really was responsible for the tragic death of one of the greatest comedians of our time. Love
The Argument A spunky comedy about a couple trying to finally settle an argument. You
Bill & Ted Face the Music Directed by Dean Parisot The continuing adventures of two of the sweetest and most courteous anti-heroes in many a moon. Kindness
Unfit: The Psychology of Donald Trump Directed by Dan Partland From psychologists who have a Duty to Warn, a scary portrait of the consequences of the behavior of President Donald Trump. … Shadow
Made in Bangladesh Directed by Rubaiyat Hossain An inspiring portrait of a persistent and resilient young woman fighting for workers' rights in a garment factory. You
Fatima Directed by Marco Pontecorvo A religious drama about the remarkable faith of a young girl after her account of seeing the Virgin Mary is questioned by family, community, and the church. Vision
The August Virgin Directed by Jonas Trueba A Rohmer-esque drama set in Madrid about a young woman's quest for a new way of living and meaningful relationships. Questing
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