The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru (4*): An Untold Story of Heroism And The Kindness of Chinese Fishermen.
One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru”. Beautifully researched documentary of a WW2 tragedy. 4/5.
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Sugarcane (3*): A Canadian Real-Life Mix of Philomena, Spotlight, Small Things Like These and Nickel Boys.
One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “Sugarcane”. A sombre Canadian-set documentary covering the generational trauma of child abuse in the Catholic church. 3/5.
Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat (4*): Lying Politicians Set the Backdrop to Tragedy in the Congo.
One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat”. History and Jazz in a violent 1960’s Congo. 4/5.
Porcelain War (3.5*): The Firing of Ceramics Goes on Amidst the Chaos of War.
One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “Porcelain War”. Following the life of a Ukranian artist on the front line of the war with Russia. 3.5/5.
No Other Land (5*): Acts of Wanton Cruelty.
One Mann’s Movies Film Review of “No Other Land”. A visceral documentary set in the West Bank the stirs strong emotions. 5/5.