1. Central Park Five---documentary by Ken Burns, his daughter & her husband about the real story of 5 black youths in NYC convicted wrongly of rape in central park. It was really well done. Burns & the 2 directors did a Q & A session after it which added a lot to the appreciation of the story & research. They employed some imaginative documentary effects; I really liked it. Bravo.
2. Frances Ha--a quirky story by the director who did Squid & the Whale about a 26 ish young lady in NY who has not yet found her way into adulthood. Amusing and well done.
3. The Gatekeepers---surprisingly our 3rd documentary ---- about the Israeli Shin Bet and its strategies that helped or hurt peace efforts. It was very candid and the 5-6 former leaders of Shin Bet who were interviewed at length and who were able to be self critical & realistic.
4. Hyde Park on the Hudson---about FDR (OMG played by Bill Murray) just before the start of WWII and his long lasting affair with a lady (Laura Linney). I was really happy to see Laura & Bill here but must confess it was hard for me to suspend reality and believe them. The big surprise was that Bill was here for the Q & A (not in the program) along with Laura. It was wonderful to see them; film was entertaining but didn't grab me as I 'd hoped it would.
Tomorrow morning we'll start with Marion Cotillard! Bon!
I have a not-so great pic I got of the "president". .
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