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Finders Keeprs (documentary)

To kick off our topic Jules is recommending a documentary from 2015. The story is strange and twisting and full of odd characters.

The setup- a man buys a grill/smoker in a storage locker auction. Inside the grill is a human foot. The man to whom the foot belongs comes asking for his foot back.

Shannon found the foot after buying the grill and he believes it to be his ticket to fame.

John Wood is the one who used to be attached to the foot. He wants it back. More strangeness ensues.

You can watch Finders Keepers on Netflix.

NEXT WEEK: John brings us a deck building card game "Barba*rossa".

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Roberto Clemente (baseball hall-of-famer)

Our final selection comes from guest host Matt Rodriguez. His choice for a do-gooder is the record- and barrier-breaking baseball player Robert Clemente.   

One of the first Puerto Rican major league players, Clemente had to deal with segregation racism in his career.

His sports achievements allowed him to provide for his family and to put his well-earned fame and wealth towards helping those in need.

Roberto Clemente lost his life in a plane accident on the way from Puerto Rico to Nicaragua where he was bring humanitarian relief following a natural disaster in that country. 

You can find the graphic novel '21′ - a biography of Roberto Clemente on Amazon.

NEXT WEEK: We welcome a new guest host, Matt Schwartz, as we explore a new topic - Weird Fact or Fiction! We'll be kicking it off with Jules' pick, the documentary 'Finders Keepers' available on Netflix.

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Matt Damon (actor and humanitarian)

Public voices often use their platforms to hold up a mirror or a magnifying glass to the uncomfortable truths and forgotten people. When those people are entertainers they are often met with calls to sit down and shut up. Keith brings up Matt Damon as an actor that dedicates time and resources to philanthropic and humanitarian efforts.

One of his larger efforts is to provide clean water to countries and people that lack the infrastructure and resources.

It is telling that he uses his public face, outside of his films, to promote the social and economic struggles of people in need.

The film The Informant! is available on Amazon and iTunes.

NEXT WEEK: We conclude our topic with Mr Mr's pick, baseball hall-of-famer Roberto Clemente.

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White Helmets (documentary)

An Oscar and a Nobel Peace Prize - these do-gooders have got the gold, but their story is far from luxurious and peaceful. Jules brings this documentary about a Syrian civil defense force as his pick.

Be wary of the disinformation and conspiracy sites out there touting that this is terrorist linked propaganda. Syria has powerful backers, like Russia, and misinformation and spurious conspiracy theories abound.

There are some powerful moments, like the rescue of an infant from beneath a bombed out building. John is a little bit skeptical- because the film is moving and outside his experiences, so he is wary of being manipulated.

This is a work of solid documentary making and the hands of the documentarian are well hidden, the people and events speak literally for themselves.

White Helmets is available on Netflix.

NEXT WEEK: We continue our topic with Keith's pick Matt Damon.

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Richard Wayman (film producer & accountant)

Our first Do-Gooder is proposed by John. Wayman started the Highway Saftey Foundation in Ohio in the 1950s.

What started off as a hobby for photography and a friendship with the police blossomed into a nationally distributed educational film company.

The educational films focused on the behavior of the driver, where the safety of the vehicles and road conditions came secondary.

You can find videos, like the first film "Signal 30″ on Youtube.

There is a documentary available on Fandor and Amazon about Wayman and his impact as an educational film producer.

NEXT WEEK: We continue our topic with Jule's pick White Helmets

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The Strokes (band)

Our guest, Parker, wonders what happened to the Strokes. They are still putting our music .

It could be argued that this band is one of the most influential to the rock sound in the early 21st century.

They came out the gate strong with their first release.

You can listen to the Strokes on Spotify or purchase their music on iTunes and Amazon. 

NEXT WEEK: A new topic with a new guest - Do-Gooders with returning guest host Matt Rodriguez

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Eddie Murphy (actor, comedian, musician)

Keith's love of the movie "Coming to America" has him asking 'What Happened' to Eddie Murphy.

After his rise as a comedian and then as a member of SNL he became a consistent movie star. Coming to America presents a mainstream comedy with a mostly black cast- something that was not often seen at the time.

Eddie Murphy took on a number of characters, often in extensive makeup, a choice that later became a gimmick in movies like "The Clumps."

You can rent or purchase Coming to America in Amazon and iTunes. 

NEXT WEEK: We conclude What Happened?! with The Strokes!.

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Richard Kelly (director)

John wants to know what happened to Richard Kelly, director of indy-breakout Donnie Darko, since 2001.

The 2001 dark sci-fi indy feature Donnie Darko was a hit at the festivals early in the year. It had to contend with the September 11, 2001 terror attack on New York that occurred just as it was slated for national theatrical release.

Richard Kelly has directed a couple features since Donnie Darko; Southland Tales and The Button, both are science fiction. He has also produced a number of films and written scripts, the most talked about are adaptations that were never produced.

You can watch Donnie Darko on Amazon & iTunes. It occasionally streams on HBO. You can watch The Button on Amazon & iTunes. Southland Tales is available on Amazon & iTunes.

NEXT WEEK: We continue to explore What Happened?! this time asking what happened to comedian and actor Eddie Murphy.

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You can learn more about Parker and his band Slonk Donkerson on his band's page.

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Johnny Depp (actor)

Keith wants to know what happened to Johnny Depp.

The musician-turned-actor seems to have embraced the pageantry of his roles, fully submerging himself in the makeup and costume.

With bandmates like Alive Cooper he may have gained more of a penchant for vaudevillian staginess.

Once a teenaged super-star, now a passionate character actor, what happened?

NEXT WEEK: We continue to explore What Happened?! this time asking what happened to director Richard Kelly.

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You can learn more about Parker and his band Slonk Donkerson on his band's page.

You can follow John on twitter @lordjoho 

You can see Keith's art on earthlingkeith.com

You can follow Jules on twitter @beautifuljules

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The National (1999)

Keith's pick is the late 90′s band the National. They have six albums out so far.Keith was introduced to the band by a friend and couldn't believe it took him so long to discover them. You can purchase their albums on iTunes or stream them on Spotify. You can check out a documentary about the band on iTunes or Amazon.

NEXT WEEK: We start in on the second topic in our third season as we try to find out 'What Happened?!' to Johnny Depp. 

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