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Best Documentaries

Sat Jul 21, 2012 9:46 pm

I'm a massive fan of documentaries and have built up a massive collection of them over the years.

Whenever I search for "best documentaries of 2011" etc, it amazes me how many great ones get missed out. So I want to see what hidden gems are out there that I can go and download.

Recently I have watched these two, which are absolutely amazing.

http://www.indiegamethemovie.com/

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1559549/

Got any recommendations?

Re: Best Documentaries

Sun Jul 22, 2012 1:31 am

I'm also a big fan, but only since I signed up to netflix.

'Nim' is a good one. Its about a chimpanzee who is brought up as a human and is taught sign language.

Re: Best Documentaries

Sun Jul 22, 2012 7:20 pm

for those interested in the Northern Irish conflict, there is a good documentary by award-winning journalist Peter Taylor. It was televised on UKTV History and someone uploaded it on youtube.

The 3 major parties in the conflict are portrayed, it is done from a neutral perspective, Taylor didnt take sides in it. Key figures of the conflict are interviewed, incl. ex IRA/UDA/UVF etc paramilitaries as well as politicians or ex Army etc.

Before you make a judgement, watch all 3 Series (which will take some time), it is prob the best research, filmed and documented about the conflict, certainly the best I have found.

PROVOS (Sinn Fein & the IRA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuVmbkTDuHU
reflects on the history of the IRA, the split within the movement, how they became the largest paramilitary oranisation, prominent ex-members are featured and interviewed.

LOYALISTS http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yDXbc9G1wk
shows how the loyalist movement started, what their motives were etc. Prominent ex-members get to speak as well, a well documented piece of history about the loyalist side

THE BRITS http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpRGEZYKnd4
the 3rd party, came as peacekeepers and became targets for the nationalists. Here you see why...
Also very good, ex-Army and Policemen as well as politicians get their say


As I said, if you are really interested in history, this is for you. Take your time and watch it in full length, it's worth it.

Re: Best Documentaries

Sun Jul 22, 2012 7:35 pm

Senna
Deliver us from evil
Dear Zachary

Not seen the last two but heard they are great but difficult to watch in parts.