Monday, November 15, 2021

DOC NYC 2021 Capsules: END OF THE LINE (2021) and UNITED STATES VS REALITY WINNER


END OF THE LINE
This is a look at the New York City subway system from 2016 until the present. Its a look at how the century old system is breaking down and an exploration of hw it can be fixed.

This is a one stop shop for everything you've wanted to know about what is going on underground. It's an informative look the numerous and increasing number of issues facing the system that drives the economy of NYC. 

While I found the film informative, and important, since it has everything in one place, there isn't a great deal that anyone who follows the local news won't know. Yes the film will be eye opening for non New Yorkers but for the rest of us it will be slightly less engaging.


UNITED STATES VS REALITY WINNER
A look into the case of Reality Leigh Winner who was sent to prison for leaking a document which revealed that the Russians had a hand in getting Donald Trump elected as President. 

This is a good portrait of one woman who ran afoul of the Trump administration. Its a story that is going to make you angry for any number of reasons. While the film will tell you everything about Winner and her family, the film leaves out some details you may want to know, such as information on the journalists who burned her, and if she is ever going to get out of prison.

Quibbles aside UNITED STATES VS REALITY WINNER is recommended.

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