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Plot Summary: Shot in cinéma vérité-style, this documentary portrays the life of a female dairy cow, called Luma, at Park Farm in Kent, England. Director: Andrea Arnold Producer: Kat Mansoor Cinematography: Magda Kowalczyk Starring: Luma as Cow #201699 HOT DEAL 🎬 Get The Movie Now ↗ *Live prices & availability verified on Amazon ⚠️ SPOILER ALERT ⚠️ The Illusion of the "Happy Cow" About twenty years ago, watching the documentary Earthlings made me turn piscetarian for a little over a year. I fell off the wagon on the day a friend was ordained as a Catholic priest; after an embarrassingly long bus trip packed with old people and a singing priest dropping adult anecdotes, we sat through an excruciatingly boring ceremony with zero food until late afternoon. By 5 pm, completely starving, I caved in front of tab...

Plot Summary: In June 2002, fourteen-year-old Elizabeth Smart was abducted from her Salt Lake City bedroom at knifepoint by self-proclaimed prophet Brian David Mitchell and his wife Wanda Barzee. Held captive and repeatedly assaulted for nine months, Elizabeth was finally recognized and rescued in March 2003. This documentary chronicles the kidnapping, the botched investigation, the Richard Ricci detour, and Elizabeth's extraordinary road to becoming a survivor and advocate. Director: Benedict Sanderson Platform: Netflix Genre: Documentary / True Crime Year: 2026 Featured: Elizabeth Smart as herself Ed Smart as himself (Elizabeth's father) Brian David Mitchell (subject) Wanda Barzee (subject) ⚠️ SPOILER ALERT ⚠️   A Powerful Survivor Trapped in a Draggy Documentary So I decided it was time to watch a documentary since it's been a while since...

Plot Summary: This eye-opening documentary explores Europe's struggle to harness its own lithium resources for clean energy. Although rich in lithium reserves, the continent relies heavily on imports. The film examines environmental concerns, community resistance, and growing calls for sustainable and socially responsible mining practices. Director: Stijn van Baarle Presenter: Peter Tom Jones Production Company: Journeyman Pictures, Storyrunner, SIM² KU Leuven Runtime: 56 minutes Original Language: English Featuring: Peter Tom Jones (Self) First Impressions from the Portuguese Trenches Let me just say it straight: this documentary is a slap in the face. We’re being f*cked over. Our land, our hills, our Barroso, is getting auctioned off to some British company that plans to drill hole after miserable hole like it's a goddamn dartboard. And do they even consider ...

Plot Summary: *Muppet Guys Talking* is a delightful and intimate documentary where legendary Muppet performers come together to share behind-the-scenes stories, their creative process, and heartfelt memories of working with Jim Henson. Directed by Frank Oz, this candid conversation between the original Muppet team offers humor, nostalgia, and a deep appreciation for the art of puppetry and storytelling. Director: Frank Oz Producers: Victoria Labalme, Frank Oz Cast: Frank Oz as Himself Jerry Nelson as Himself Fran Brill as Herself Bill Barretta as Himself Dave Goelz as Himself HOT DEAL 🎬 Get The Movie Now ↗ *Live prices & availability verified on Amazon ⚠️ SPOILER ALERT ⚠️ Sesame Street and My Childhood Escape To wrap up Frank Oz’s filmography, what better way than with the ultra-casual, ...

Plot Summary: *In & Of Itself* is a thought-provoking theatrical experience that blends storytelling, illusion, and personal introspection. Derek DelGaudio leads the audience on a journey to explore identity, meaning, and the human connection. Through a series of mesmerizing performances and deeply emotional moments, the show challenges viewers to confront the question: "Who am I?" Director: Frank Oz Producer: Jake Friedman Writer & Performer: Derek DelGaudio Starring: Derek DelGaudio as Himself HOT DEAL 🎬 Get The Movie Now ↗ *Live prices & availability verified on Amazon ⚠️ SPOILER ALERT ⚠️ Magic is alive! Let me start with WOW! I don’t even know what to say. This is a mind-blowing "movie" of a theater show, and I would give anything to go back in time and see it live, after s...

Plot Summary: The film follows Aisholpan, a 13-year-old Kazakh girl from Mongolia, as she trains to become the first female eagle hunter in twelve generations of her family. Set against the breathtaking expanse of the Mongolian steppe, the documentary captures her journey to compete in the annual Golden Eagle Festival and her rise within this male-dominated tradition. Director: Otto Bell Starring: Aisholpan Nurgaiv as Herself Rys Nurgaiv as Himself Daisy Ridley as Narrator HOT DEAL 🎬 Get The Movie Now ↗ *Live prices & availability verified on Amazon ⚠️ SPOILER ALERT ⚠️ Mixed Feelings and Authenticity Concerns Ok, it seems I got a bit derailed on my trip to Kazakhstan, and today I ended up in Mongolia. But, we are following a Kazakh family that's been into eagle hunting for 12 generations. (I only know three generations before me in my ...

Plot Summary: A loving Angolan couple, Sonia and Wilker, use their passion for death metal music and heavy rhythms to bring hope, healing, and the country's first national rock concert to Huambo. Director: Jeremy Xido Producers: Jeremy Xido, Sonia Ferreira Starring: Sonia Ferreira as Herself Wilker Flores as Himself Cinematography: Jeremy Xido Editing: Todd Holmes HOT DEAL 🎬 Get The Movie Now ↗ *Live prices & availability verified on Amazon ⚠️ SPOILER ALERT ⚠️ Heavy Music Rising from a Wounded Country The third film of the week is Death Metal Angola from American director Jeremy Xido. When Freddy pressed play, I honestly rolled my eyes because I did not feel like listening to death metal for 83 minutes. But the documentary quickly becomes much more than that. It opens with horrifyi...