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13 of the best biography movies on Netflix
Having offered horrors, action movies, thrillers and more in the past, we're looking at the best biography movies on Netflix this week.
In recent weeks, we covered the best romantic comedies, sci fi movies, musicals and war movies on Netflix. We've gone in a totally different direction again for this week, looking at biographies, or biopics, on Netflix.
The genre has often found success in awards season. After all, there are few things more moving than true life stories. Seeing big names step into and transform themselves into real-life icons consistently impresses audiences.
There are plenty of biographical dramas, or biography movies, to choose from.
Steve Jobs
With the combination of a script from Aaron Sorkin; Danny Boyle as the director; and leads in Michael Fassbender and Kate Winslet, audiences knew they were going to get something really interesting out of 'Steve Jobs'. The flick takes place over the course of 14 years, examining three pivotal moments in the Apple co-founder's life. Fassbender, who lost the Best Actor Oscar
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The mythology surrounding Sylvester Stallone: the action hero is so big and successful that many people, including myself, often forget about Sylvester Stallone: the prolific writer. He failed to bag roles as a young actor in the 1970s, so he whipped out a script (in a span of three days!) that became the iconic film Rocky. Later on, after witnessing the power of elderly entertainers, Stallone rewrote a screenplay that would become the ongoing franchise The Expendables. He’s a hunk in many people’s eyes, nothing more and nothing less, but Sly successfully steers you away from that one-dimensional reputation and reintroduces you to the dramatist and artist Stallone has been all along. The film begins as an immigrant story (Stallone hails from Italy), then turns into a rags-to-riches story (he grew up in a tough New York neighborhood without formal education) before finally transforming into an honest and earnest meditation on superstardom and artistry. Going in, I was wary that this would be just another puff piece on a Hollywood has-been. And while it does have its fair share of s
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9 of the Best Biographical and Woman-Centric Documentaries on Netflix
These documentaries tell the stories of women who’ve captivated the hearts of America, women who’ve overcome painstaking obstacles, and women you’ve never heard of at all. The goal of these films is to bring to light women who have shaped the course of our country, as well as expose the reality of issues affecting women all over the world.
1. “Amy”
This documentary follows the life of the late star Amy Winehouse. Through unseen footage, director Asif Kapadia uncovers the truth about Winehouse’s childhood, rise to fame, and tumultuous battles with eating disorders and substance abuse that eventually led to her premature death in 2011. Kapadia conducted over 100 interviews with close friends and family members to capture the rawest aspects of her life. Intertwined with unheard tracks, the film offers an unfiltered look into the musical genius’ life. Watch it now
2. “Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise”
Well known as a visionary poet, singer, and civil rights ac
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