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"
The Turandot Project (2001)
7.2/10
Director: Alan Miller
Documentarian Alan Miller takes a fascinating look at the mounting of a monumental, extremely costly production of the Puccini opera "Turandot" in col... Read more
The U.S. vs John Lennon (2006)
7.4/10
Director: David Leaf, John Scheinfeld
Starring: John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Gore Vidal, Noam Chomsky, etc ...
A compelling exposition of the political persecution of outspoken, anti-war Beatle, John Lennon. As an unpopular war in Vietnam dragged on into the 1... Read more
The Ultimate Guide to the Presidents (2013)
7.9/10
Few people may be aware that the office of the President of the United States was originally conceived by America's Founding Fathers as a mere adminis... Read more
The Underground (2012)
7.8/10
Starring: Julian Barratt
Unprecedented access to the world's oldest train system through the eyes of those who make it work. Produced for the BBC, "The Underground" goes behin... Read more
The Unforeseen (2007)
7.1/10
Director: Laura Dunn
Starring: Robert Redford, Willie Nelson, William Greider, Gary Bradley
Environmental activists clash with a real estate developer in this deeply felt documentary featuring Robert Redford as both onscreen commentator and e... Read more
The Union: The Business Behind Getting High (2007)
8.3/10
Director: Brett Harvey
The unassuming Canadian province of British Columbia is a business giant in the illegal marijauna trade, generating upwards of $7 billion Canadian eac... Read more
The Universe of Keith Haring (2008)
7.6/10
Director: Christina Clausen
An intimate portrait of one of the most popular and culturally significant artists of the 20th century, whose mantra was 'art is for everyone!'. Chris... Read more
The Universe: Season 1 (2007)
7.3/10
This educational show explores many scientific questions and topics about the universe (Big Bang, the Sun, the planets, black holes, other galaxies, a... Read more
The Universe: Season 2 (2007)
7.3/10
This educational show explores many scientific questions and topics about the universe (Big Bang, the Sun, the planets, black holes, other galaxies, a... Read more
The Universe: Season 3 (Blu-ray) (2007)
7.3/10
This educational show explores many scientific questions and topics about the universe (Big Bang, the Sun, the planets, black holes, other galaxies, a... Read more