Documentaries, they are my brain food

I often say that I don’t like movies but it’s not entirely true. I like movies that are well-done; in particular, most documentaries. While I’ve fallen asleep watching “Twilight” or 100% of any action movies, you give me a documentary about the AIDS crisis in Africa and I’m totally there.

I wish I could see every documentary that comes out but they aren’t often easy to see since theaters don’t usually show it. I am going to start making better use of iTunes movie rental.

Here are some that I have seen and loved. What others can you recommend?

Just watched “My Mother’s Garden,” available entirely free online. It’s about the adult children of a hoarder and their attempts to rescue her.

Did you see “This Is It” in theaters? Michael Jackson’s concert in January 1988 was the best I’ve ever attended. This documentary shows him as the true artist that he is. It comes out on DVD in January.

I own “March of the Penguins” on DVD. It makes me cry every time.

Earlier this year, a documentary about Mike Tyson was made called “Tyson.” Unexpectedly moving and interesting, it’s a glimpse into what motivates him and offers a tragic look at how he got to be who he is today.

Full documentary is on YouTube.

And coming in April is this documentary which chronicles the lives of 4 babies around the world called “Babies.” Can’t wait.

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