Narrated by acting queen, Meryl Streep, new documentary Shout Gladi, Gladi tells the story of the work of extraordinary women including philanthropist Ann Gloag.
An interesting and inspiring documentary. Melinda Gates (wife of Bill) and Nobel Peace laureate Wole Soyinka also feature.
Shout Gladi, Gladi is directed by Adam Friedman and Iain Kennedy.
Available from December 2015.
Happy Film Loving,
G
Inspired by Dan Cohen, founder of the nonprofit organization Music & Memory, Alive Inside presents brilliant insight into the broken American healthcare system. Specifically the nursing home and the extraordinary effect music has in restoring memory loss and a deep sense of self in dementia sufferers.
This is one of the best documentaries I’ve seen recently and it was impossible not to be moved by it.
Directed by Michael Rossato-Bennett, Alive Inside is the winner of the Audience Award at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival. Watch it and feel empowered.
Here’s the link to Dan Cohen’s nonprofit Music & Memory organisation.
Happy Film Loving,
G
I am Chris Farley features stories from friends, family, comics and actors that worked with Farley prior to his unfortunate death by drug overdose in 1997.
Directed by Brent Hodge and Derik murray; I’m most curious about how Farley chose comedy and the cautionary tale in the struggles and success that resulted in his unfortunately early demise at 33.
I am Chris Farley Release Dates: July 27th, 2015 (US)…
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G
Directed by Jody Lee Lipes, Ballet 422 offers an inside look, from first rehearsal to world premiere. It follows emerging young choreographer Justin Peck and his dancers, preparing for a significant production at the prestigious New York City Ballet.
With just two months to pull everything together, I got to experience the sense of urgency and the apparent stress involved with such a feat, especially for Justin.
Ballet 422 is ideal for dancers but more so for those curious about what it might be like to be in a situation similar to Peck’s, even though interestingly, he’s never actually interviewed.
I’m no expert in this particular art form, of course, but seeing the finished production at the end didn’t leave me more interested in being a spectator of ballet. At least not as much as the following…
Kanye West, Runaway
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G
Netflix has a new documentary about celebrated U.S. comedian Tig Notaro.
Tig tells the story of what is arguably the most challenging period of her life and how she made it through, thanks to the healing power of comedy.
I love that stand-up comics are a thing. I also love documentaries about inspiring people. As such, something tells me that at the very least, this should be funny and interesting.
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G
The Movie My Life 