Staff picks: Documentaries PopTech is watching now
We surveyed the PopTech team to see what documentaries we've all been watching of late. Some are recent releases. Others are classics. All are worth adding to your Netflix queue.
- Cave of Forgotten Dreams, directed by Werner Herzog (Dan Barasch, Director of Partnerships)
- Bill Cunningham New York, directed by Richard Press (Andy Dayton, Web Designer and Sarah Graalman, Assistant)
- Marwencol, directed by Jeff Malmberg (Emily Spivack, Editor-in-Chief)
- The City Dark, directed by Ian Cheney (Emily Qualey, Online Producer)
- Grey Gardens, directed by Albert Maysles (Deanna Lafond, Executive Assistant)
- The Cove, directed by Louie Psihoyos (Becky Sennett, Marketing and Media Associate)
- Restrepo, directed by Tim Hetherington and Sebastian Junger (Kiley Lambert, Senior Research Associate)
- Dhamma Brothers, directed by Jenny Phillips (Heidi Wells, Financial Officer)
- Last Train Home, directed by Lixin Fan (Beth Cohen, Director of Media Production)
- My Heart Is an Idiot, directed by David Meiklejohn (Annie Leahy, Executive Producer)
- Who is Harry Nilsson (And Why is Everybody Talkin' About Him)?, directed by John Scheinfeld (Micha Thomas, Public Relations and Communications)
- Don’t Look Back, directed by D.A. Pennebaker (Jim Ruddy, Technical Director)
- Skateistan, directed by Kai Sehr (Jen Feeney, Producer)
What docs have you been watching? Let us know in the comments below.
Image: Marwencol
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I enjoyed this post and getting a peek at what you guys are watching and maybe what inspires. I would add a few for you to check out: ‘Art of the steal’, of course ‘Exit through the gift shop’, ‘Inside job’, and I am curious to check out ‘Greatest movie ever sold’ — as marketers how can i not watch it:)
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Last Train Home is incredible. I’ve lately enjoyed Restrepo & The Oath. Both are available on Netflix Streaming and complement each other very well.
Lemonade (2009) from Erik Proulx
<p>"Lemonade" is one of the most inspiring films I’ve ever seen — the filmmakers have managed to encompass all the fear, anger, desperation and eventually joy that are part of being laid off for so many of us. It’s an extraordinary view of what can be. <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/lemonade-2009/id376992903">http://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/lemonade-2009/id376992903</a></p>
<p>Eric Proulx’s doc "Lemonade," about people who reinvented their careers after being laid off during the recession, is another fine piece of work. Well told, inspiring and beautifully shot. More about it here: <a href="http://bit.ly/LD_iTunes">http://bit.ly/LD_iTunes</a></p>
<p>Nice list. I’d certainly add Lemonade. It’s a great series of vignettes about creative people who found life after advertising careers. Fabulous and inspiring stories of personal and professional reinvention.</p>
<p>See it on iTunes <a href="http://bit.ly/LD_iTunes">http://bit.ly/LD_iTunes</a></p>
<p>Erik Prouix’s extraordinary documentary "Lemonade" powerfully communicates that they can take away our material possessions but they can’t take away our creativity. We own that. <a href="http://bit.ly/LD_iTunes">http://bit.ly/LD_iTunes</a></p>
Got to love Lemonade. Especially now with the ever relevant Detroit release. Mr. Proulx is on to something. Look forward to seeing what’s next.
<p>I know I’m jumping on the bandwagon, and there are some great ones on this list, but Lemonade is brilliant. I highly recommend it. <a href="http://bit.ly/LD_iTunes">http://bit.ly/LD_iTunes</a></p>
"Lemonade" was inspiring on two levels; read up on the back story of the creator, Erik Proulx. You will see that he is as innovative and inspiring as those he profiles.
"Lemonade" by Eric Proulx demonstrates the spirit to overcome that is inside every creative person. I loved it.
Lemonade was a very inspiring documentary. Not only was the subject matter wonderful interesting, but it was a complete piece of art. Filmed, directed and edited beautifully. Well done Erik Proulx.
Lemonade! Moving and inspiring. It mirrored my life and captured a pivotal time in our American history.
<p>Lemonade connects with the heart and soul of the meaning of life. I find myself watching it over and over. Do yourself a solid and buy it on itunes. <a href="http://bit.ly/LD_iTunes">http://bit.ly/LD_iTunes</a></p>
If you’re getting the idea that an awful lot of people like Erik Proulx’s "Lemonade", there’s a reason for that. Never have I seen a more poignant and ultimately uplifting film than this one. For so many, it has quickly become something of an anthem for the great legions of those who were caught in the path of the economic tsunami but who found another path and another calling and in the end a heaping helping of happiness they might never have known otherwise. Triumphant. That’s all I can say.
Another vote for "Lemonade," very inspiring for all who have been or are about to be laid off (which is pretty much all of us); I could have been in this movie as the experiences covered in it very much parallel my own…
That’s some pretty creative advertising for Lemonade.
Some oldies but goodies: The Weather Underground (terrorism flares up in the US) Loved them all.
Jesus Camp (Christian fundamentalists try to start up a Christian taliban)
The Secret Life of the Manic Depressive (Stephen Fry delves into his mood swings)
Bra Boys (a hardcore surfer community in Australia)
Forwards (soccer dreams and violence in the Netherlands)
Sigur Ros: Heima (the most amazing cinematography I have ever seen; great music too)
Beautiful Young Minds (autism, aspergers and social awkwardness combine with maths)
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