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Movie reviews for documentary

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    Winged Migration
    As pretty and light as a feather on the wind.
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    7
     
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    (DVD, 2003)
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    Roger & Me
    Moore's first documentary is best for teens and up.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2003)
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    The Kid Stays in the Picture
    Truly a gripping story, but for mature teens only.
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    15
     
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    (DVD, 2003)
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    Bowling for Columbine

    Must-see gun violence documentary is brutal.
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    17
     
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    (DVD, 2003)
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    The Real Cancun
    Terrible, explicit movie -- beware!
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    17
     
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    (DVD, 2003)
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    The Legend of Cougar Canyon

    Dated '70s documentary with some animal violence.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (DVD, 2002)
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    Hearts and Minds

    Provocative Vietnam War docu with violence, racial slurs.
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    15
     
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    (DVD, 2002)
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    Startup
    Documentary best for teens interested in business.
    AGE
    16
     
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    (DVD, 2002)
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    Grey Gardens

    Tragicomic docu of aging eccentrics won't appeal to kids.
    AGE
    13
     
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    (DVD, 2001)
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    From Mao to Mozart: Isaac Stern in China

    Violin virtuoso's trip to China will open eyes and ears.
    AGE
    9
     
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    (DVD, 2001)
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    The Century: America's Time
    A compelling introduction to American history.
    AGE
    10
     
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    (DVD, 2000)
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    Beyond the Mat
    WWF documentary is OK for older teens.
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    17
     
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    (DVD, 2000)
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    Buena Vista Social Club

    Cuban musicians tell their life stories.
    AGE
    10
     
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    (DVD, 1999)
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    Fast, Cheap & Out of Control
    Unusual documentary pointless but engrossing.
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    12
     
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    (DVD, 1999)
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    Nanook of the North

    Excellent early documentary has some hunting violence.
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    12
     
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    (DVD, 1999)
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    Bug City's Amazing Insect Warriors
    This educational video fails to take flight.
    AGE
    6
     
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    (DVD, 1998)
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    Anne Frank Remembered

    Powerful look at the Holocaust through teen eyes.
    AGE
    9
     
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    (DVD, 1997)