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Tag Archives: Documentary
My Missing Aunt (2025) ☆☆☆(3/4): Her erased aunt
South Korean independent documentary film “My Missing Aunt” presents a modest but intimate personal story to tell. Looking into how one promising young woman was unjustly erased by her own family, it makes some sharp point on the sexist influence … Continue reading
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Tagged Documentary, Family, Real-life figure, Real-life story, South Korean Film
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Mr. Scorsese (2025) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): The portrait of a master filmmaker
Dear Roger Hello, how have you been on the other side during last 12 years? Whenever I came across something really good or interesting, my mind always comes to wish you were here with us as a fellow audience, and … Continue reading
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Tagged Documentary, Filmmaker, Filmmaking, Real-life figure, Real-life story'
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The Perfect Neighbor (2025) ☆☆☆(3/4): One neighborhood dispute
Netflix documentary film “The Perfect Neighbor”, which was incidentally released yesterday, focuses on one small neighborhood dispute which led to a devastating outcome for everyone involved with that. Mainly driven by a series of archival footage clips, it does not … Continue reading
Devo (2024) ☆☆☆(3/4): The story of one defiantly unconventional American band
Netflix documentary film “Devo”, which was released in last month, looks into the history of Devo, a defiantly unconventional American band which simply tried to do something quite different during the 1970-80s. To the frustration and bafflement of its members, … Continue reading
Apocalypse in the Tropics (2024) ☆☆☆1/2 (3.5/4): The ongoing crisis of Brazilian democracy
Watching Netflix documentary film “Apocalypse in the Tropics” is one of the most alarming experiences I have ever had during this year. To be frank with you, I and many other people in South Korea recently went through a political … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, Documentary, Evangelist, Politician, Real-life figure, Real-life story
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Sally (2025) ☆☆☆(3/4): Her personal sacrifice for being a trailblazer
Documentary film “Sally”, which is currently available on Disney+, presents the complex life story of Sally Ride, who was one of the most famous female trailblazers in US during the 20th century. She really tried hard to become a notable … Continue reading
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Tagged Astronaut, Documentary, Homosexaulity, Real-life figure, Real-life story
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Miyazaki: Spirit of Nature (2024) ☆☆☆(3/4): The spirit and philosophy behind his works
Documentary film “Miyazaki: Spirit of Nature”, which happens to be released in South Korea in last week, focuses on the art and philosophy behind the works of Hayao Miyazaki, who has been regarded as one of the greatest animation filmmakers … Continue reading
Bono: Stories of Surrender (2025) ☆☆☆(3/4): Bono on Bono
Documentary film “Bono: Stories of Surrender”, which was released on Apple TV+ on last Friday not long after it was premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, presents a series of personal stories from Paul David Hewton, an Irish musician who … Continue reading
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Tagged Documentary, Musicial, Performance, Real-life figure, Real-life story
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Deaf President Now! (2025) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): The hidden story of defiant deaf students
Documentary film “Deaf President Now!”, which was released on Apple TV+ a few weeks ago, presents a remarkable real-life story which will not only touch but also enlighten you a lot. During one week of March 1988, lots of students … Continue reading
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Tagged Deafness, Disability, Documentary, Protest, Real-life figure, Real-life story, Student, University
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Don’t Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever (2025) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): His extreme attempt on longevity
I observed Netflix documentary film “Don’t Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever” with some conflicted feelings. Here is a man extremely dedicated to staying young and healthy as long as possible, and the documentary closely and fascinatingly examines … Continue reading
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