Documentaries
Documentary Films, strictly speaking, are non-fictional, "slice of life" factual works of art, sometimes known as cinema verite. As films became more narrative-based, documentaries branched out and took many forms, some of which have been termed propagandistic or non-objective.
One of Alice's favourite sections, and due to the sheer size of this collection, we have split ioto a number of sub-sections. See side bars on left for more options. By scrolling below are you will be exposed to whole darn caboodle - all of Alice's documentaries.
Right: Werner Herzog directs "Burden of Dreams"
Armstrong (2019)
6.9/10
Director: David Fairhead
Starring: Harrison Ford
Interviews and never-before-seen footage highlight the incredible life of astronaut Neil Armstrong -- from his near-death experiences as a fighter pil... Read more
Arnhem: A Bridge Too Far - The True Story (2001)
5.8/10
September 1944. The Battle of Arnhem was one of the most audacious but ultimately controversial battles of the Second World War. Airborne drops in Hol... Read more
Around the World in 90 Minutes (2010)
Starring: Narrated by, David Mitchell
What would you see during just one orbit of the Earth? Starting 200 miles above the planet, this film will whisk you around the world to show what hap... Read more
Art and Copy (2009)
Director: Doug Pray
"Art & Copy" is a powerful documentary about advertising and inspiration. Directed by Doug Pray ("Surfwise", "Scratch", "Hype!"), it reveals the work... Read more
Art Deco Icons: The Complete Series (2009)
Starring: David Heathcote
Architectural historian David Heathcote takes a fascinating look at the glamorous art deco design movement which arrived in Britain in the 1920s. Sele... Read more
Art of America (2012)
7.7/10
Starring: Andrew Graham-Dixon
After exploring the great legacies of Europe, leading art critic Andrew Graham-Dixon crosses the Atlantic to explore the great themes and dramatic ext... Read more
Art of Germany (2010)
7.9/10
Starring: Andrew Graham-Dixon
In a three-part epic journey through a 500-year artistic legacy, Andrew Graham-Dixon explores the surprises, beauty and wonder of German art. The fasc... Read more
Art of Spain (2008)
8/10
Starring: Andrew Graham-Dixon
We know that Italy and Northern Europe are renowned for their art, but what about Spain? In this absorbing and original series, Spanish art gains cent... Read more
Art: 21 - Season 1 & 2 (2001)
7.8/10
Director: Deborah Shaffer, Catherine Tatge
This Emmy-nominated series profiles a broad range of emerging and established artists working in the United States today. Meet 37 diverse artists thro... Read more
Art: 21 - Season 4 (2007)
7.8/10
Contemporary artists work in globally influenced culturally diverse and technologically dynamic milieus. In the U.S. artists reflect a varied and chan... Read more