Documentaries. Errol Morris is simply the best
documentarian, and his 1988 "Thin Blue Line" just might be my favorite
documentary of all-time. A regular who-done-it. This movie pioneered the
use of crime-scene reenactments in documentaries.
Steve James's 1994 "Hoop Dreams" is an epic documentary about two
African American high school students in Chicago who dream of becoming
NBA players. This documentary is extremely engrossing, especially if you
are a fan of the b-ball. Also the soundtrack is killer. My old b-ball
buddies should watch this if they haven't! (I'm sure they have.)
Another Errol Morris. His 1981 "Vernon, FL" is perhaps the funniest
documentary I have ever seen. It's basically just interviews with crazy,
wildly eccentric folks from, well, Vernon, FL. I've seen this so many
time and I laugh harder every time. The turkey hunter is the best
character ever!
All of these are available on Netflix Instant!
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