Been watching quite a lot of these recently and had my eyes opened re what is actually going on in the world. Here's a few that I've watched and consider to have done what I mention above.... Blackfish- about The capture of Orca's, sold onto Seaworld and the dramatic consequences thereafter. Another was The Cove, looking into Japan's annual slaughter of dolphins. Dirty Wars is a film by an investigative journalist, Jeremy Scahill, who uncovers Americas illegal killings in different countries, (I'm reading his book, Blackwater.) Finally one I just finished watching, Zeitgeist, about the links between organised religion, global finance markets and the international power structure.
Wondered if anyone else had watched any of these or could recommend something they considered as good??
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18-11-2014 12:49 PM #1
Best Documentary....
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18-11-2014 12:51 PM #2
I watched Tallhotblond on Netflix the other day and found it both utterly bizarre, disturbing and interesting.
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/TalhotblondPM Awards General Poster of The Year 2015, 2016, 2017. Probably robbed in other years
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18-11-2014 01:18 PM #3This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Sounds des like one to watch..... Off to work now but day off tomorrow so will give it a wee view then...
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19-11-2014 10:42 PM #4This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Watched Talhotblond today. Just frightening the consequences of people's selfish fantasies online. Enjoyed it but felt like I shouldn't have if that makes sense....
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19-11-2014 10:52 PM #5
Meant to say I watched Zeitgeist: Addendum, which is the follow up to the first film. Another really well put together documentary with fascinating insights into how the good old US of A go about bankrupting countries with economic hitmen, jackals, and the military.... This world of ours is ****ed up.
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24-11-2014 06:44 PM #6
Fire in Babylon - West Indies cricket in the 1970's and 80's;
Murderball - what to do if you break your neck playing rugby;
Harlan County, USA- the story of a coal strike in Kentucky in 1975;
Into the Abyss - Werner Herzog on the life and death of a triple murder on Death Row in Texas.
Louis Theroux's always entertaining and thought-provoking as well.
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Hunting Hitler.
Makes you really question.....If infact Hitler died in that bunker.
Doesnt seem likely however.
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04-10-2016 10:47 PM #9
Watched The White Helmets today. Some stunning footage of the work these volunteers do in Syria as first responders to bombings. Shocking stuff. These guys are proper heroes. Incredible wee documentary.
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18-11-2014 04:14 PM #10
Blackfish was great. Love a good documentary.
King of Kong, Senna, Project Nim, Food Inc and When We WereKings are my personal faves.
However the most moving one I've seen is Dear Zachary. Can't say any more - just watch it.
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18-11-2014 06:17 PM #11
The Power of Nightmares by Adam Curtis.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...4A45D19579F8AC
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18-11-2014 09:53 PM #12
The Corporation (a Canadian documentary on the power wielded by corporations - more so that governments - yet they are unelected) - not by the dude that did Ferenheit 911 (Michael Moore) but he had some lesser involvement. Powerful still despite being made a few years ago.
"We know the people who have invested so far are simple fans." Vladimir Romanov - Scotsman 10th December 2012
"Romanov was like a breath of fresh air - laced with cyanide." Me.
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Got round to watching Dear Zachary..... An incredible story!! Won't say anything about it so as not to spoil it for others, only don't read the synopsis before you watch it. All I will say is WOW. Thanks for the heads up on that one Hibby70...
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19-11-2014 10:25 PM #14
Love a good documentary struggle to find any now I've cancelled netflix though...could well be reinstated
Inside job about the financial crisis narrated by Matt Damon was interesting also a good couple about ponzy schemes on Netflix can't remember the names though, also man on a wire I enjoyed and I also recommend tallhotblond bizarre story
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24-11-2014 07:38 PM #15
The Stanford Prison experiment is well worth a look. Its on youtube somewhere. Quite uncomfortable viewing though.
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25-11-2014 08:45 AM #16
As has been mentioned, "When We were Kings" about the rumble in the jungle is very good. Ali Bomaye!, Ali Bomaye!
Kevin MacDonald has directed two of my favourite documentaries
"One Day in September" about the murder of 11 Israeli athletes at the 1972 Munich Olympics by Palestinian Terrorists.
"Touching the Void" about a climber who was given for dead by his mate.
Also "Bobby Fischer Against the World" about the life of the first american to win the World Chess championship in 1972, just a bit of a complex character.
And if you like Sports documentaries check out ESPN's 30 for 30 series. A lot of which are on YouTube
The T206 Honus Wagner - http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=8983686
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25-11-2014 07:00 PM #22
Dogtown & Z Boys
King of Kong
Once in a Lifetime (about the New York Santos)
Senna
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26-11-2014 03:33 PM #23This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Bones brigade autobiography as well.
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27-11-2014 08:48 AM #24This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Forgot about that one. Definitely recommended viewing.
Also remembered "DIG!" about the love–hate relationship of The Brian Jonestown Massacre and The Dandy Warhols.
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25-11-2014 08:31 PM #25
Are All Men Paedophiles?
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Are_A..._Pedophiles%3F
Very controversial and stiired up a fair bit debate when it was released but very interesting and a topic worth exploring imo.PM Awards General Poster of The Year 2015, 2016, 2017. Probably robbed in other years
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25-11-2014 11:08 PM #26
Saw Supersize Me and Fast Food Nation within weeks of each other. Put me off burgers for months. Also liked Morgan Spurlock's series, 30 days. And there's a series of Louis Theeroux in LA coming on TV here soon. Looking forward to that one.
Edit - And of course, "Hibernian - the team that wouldn't die".Last edited by Mixu62; 25-11-2014 at 11:09 PM. Reason: thought of 1 more
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26-11-2014 02:07 PM #27
Just finished watching time is illmatic. Documentary about nas' debut album which also covers various bits of his upbringing and life. It was exactly what I expected it would be like but still thoroughly enjoyable
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21-12-2014 06:25 PM #28
I watched Bill Baileys Jungle Hero on Netflix today.
All about Alfred Russell Wallace who was an amateur naturalist and collector who explored Borneo, New Guinea etc and proposed the theory of evolution and published it jointly with some of Darwins work.
Darwin went on to publish the Origin of Species and was lauded by the scientific edtablishment. As a rich, graduate of a suitable background of course he was. Wallace was self taught, a mere collector and left school at 14 and was largely forgotten despite playing a huge role in our understanding of natural history.PM Awards General Poster of The Year 2015, 2016, 2017. Probably robbed in other years
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21-12-2014 09:01 PM #29
Into the Abyss (Werner Herzog)*
Bowling for Columbine (Michael Moore)
*be warned, it got me down for a good while.
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22-12-2014 10:54 PM #30
Searching For Sugar man. Excellent story about a musician who gained a lot of fame but didn't know about it.
Super High Me. Comedian Doug Benson, a serial weed smoker, stops for 30 days and then does 30 days solid smoking, pretty funny.
Rush-Beyond the lighted stage. Cool doc on a great band.
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