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Sunday Best: The Untold Story Of Ed Sullivan

John Stark

Featuring (as themselves): Ed Sullivan, Smokey Robinson, Harry Belafonte, James Brown, The Jackson 5, The Beatles, Diahann Carroll, Nat King Cole, Sammy Davis Jr, Johnny Carson, Gladys Knight, Elvis Presley, and many more. Directed By: Sacha Jenkins Studio/Streamer: Netflix Release Year: 2025 runtime: 90 minutes Audio Description produced By: International Digital Center Written By: Valerie Hunter Narrated By: What is it?: The Ed Sullivan Show used to be the bees knees. It was a groundbreaking program that launched the career of many musicians, turning mild mannered Ed Sullivan into a TV icon. Families across the country tuned in to see … Continue reading Sunday Best: The Untold Story Of Ed Sullivan

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Skywalkers: A Love Story

John Stark

One of the more dangerous documentaries this year, but so immensely fascinating at the same time. Of course, the easy comparison to Skywalkers: A love Story is man On Wire, except I felt this renegade filmmaking style. getting the opportunity to explore artists on the fringe, who what they are doing is dangerous, and technically illegal. It sent me back to Exit Through The Gift Shop, which is one of my favorite documentaries of all time. This bold crew follows two extreme climbers, who seek to get to the highest of heights. they aren’t interested in Everest, but they would … Continue reading Skywalkers: A Love Story

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Faye

John Stark

A documentary that allows Faye Dunaway to tell her own story in her own words. Often with this type of documentary, we get surface level, and the director is only comfortable going as far as the subject matter is willing to let them. I’m always pleasantly surprised when someone reveals anything about them that is less than perfect, and Faye Dunaway does that. She also gets to comment on a few of her most enduring performances, like Network and Bonnie And Clyde, and why she can’t stand wire hangers. A handful of commentators, including her son, help bring perspective, but … Continue reading Faye