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Movie reviews for documentary

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    Circus
    Warts-and-all series looks at real life under the big top.
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    12
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    Oceans

    Gorgeous educational docu dives deep for facts; kids OK.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos
    Stunning tale of annual migration -- predators included.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    What's on Your Plate?

    Engaging documentary teaches food lessons and inspires kids to follow their curiosity.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    Marwencol

    Fascinating docu traces victim's unusual healing process.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    Babies

    By filming the first years in four babies' lives around the world, this film reveals much about different cultures.
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    7
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    Make Me Young: Youth Knows No Pain
    Docu about youth-obsessed culture tackles image issues.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    Race to Nowhere
    Compelling docu looks at academic pressures faced by teens.
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    12
     
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    (Movie, 2010)
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    180 Degrees South

    Eco-minded travel docu inspires serious wanderlust.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    Ten9Eight

    In this inspiring documentary, inner city entrepreneurs overcome obstacles to participate in a business competition.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    A Ripple of Hope

    Unforgettable docu about RFK speech post-MLK assassination.
    AGE
    10
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    The Horse Boy

    True story about quest for autism cure; better for parents.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    Pressure Cooker

    Teens work hard and achieve culinary greatness under the wing of a tough and inspiring teacher.
    AGE
    10
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    Digital Nation: Life on the Virtual Frontier

    A thought-provoking look at the impact of technology on the constantly connected culture our kids are growing up in.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    Eyes on the Prize

    Award-winning history of the American Civil Rights movement.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    Under the Sea 3D

    From garden eels to sea dragons, this lovely film depicts the mystery and majesty of the world's underwater creatures.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    Capitalism: A Love Story
    Docu on corporate misdeeds names names, makes mistakes.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    Good Hair

    Now on DVD, Chris Rock’s hilarious film explores the love-hate relationship African-American women have with their hair.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    More Than a Game

    Inspirational basketball documentary is OK for young fans.
    AGE
    10
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    Prom Night in Mississippi

    This film documents a small town’s first integrated prom -- in 2008 -- addressing lingering racism and hope for change.
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    15
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    Michael Jackson's This Is It
    Concert film documents King of Pop's final labor of love.
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    10
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    X Games 3D: The Movie

    Sports documentary is full of sights -- and salesmanship.
    AGE
    11
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    The Cove
    Gruesome, powerful, and inspiring dolphin documentary.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2009)
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    America the Beautiful

    Probing docu about society's obsession with looks.
    AGE
    14
     
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    (DVD, 2009)
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    Food, Inc.
    Important but disturbing docu about food biz. Teens and up.
    AGE
    13
     
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    (DVD, 2009)