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"
They Shall Not Grow Old (2018)
8.5/10
Director: Peter Jackson
Using state-of-the-art technology and materials from the BBC and Imperial War Museum, filmmaker Peter Jackson allows the story of World War I to be to... Read more
They Shall Not Grow Old (Blu-ray) (2018)
8.5/10
Director: Peter Jackson
Using state-of-the-art technology and materials from the BBC and Imperial War Museum, filmmaker Peter Jackson allows the story of World War I to be to... Read more
This Ain't No Mouse Music! (2013)
7.3/10
Director: Chris Simon, Maureen Gosling
Roots music icon Chris Strachwitz is the guiding force behind legendary Arhoolie Records, bringing Cajun music out of Louisiana, Tex-Mex out of Texas,... Read more
This Divided State (2004)
7.5/10
Director: Steven Greenstreet
Starring: Michael Moore, Sean Hannity, Kay Anderson
The conservative right battles the liberal left when filmmaker Michael Moore's scheduled talk at Utah Valley State College ignites a firestorm of cont... Read more
This Is Elvis (1981)
7.5/10
Director: Andrew Solt, Malcolm Leo
Starring: David Scott, Paul Boensh Iii, Johnny Harra
Unusual documentary combines actual footage along with actors playing Elvis at various parts of his life. Includes both the original 1981 theatrical... Read more
This Is It (2009)
7.3/10
Director: Kenny Ortega
Starring: Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson's 'This Is It' is a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the performer as he developed, created and rehearsed for his sold-out concerts at... Read more
This Is It ( Blu-ray ) (2009)
7.3/10
Director: Kenny Ortega
Starring: Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson's 'This Is It' is a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the performer as he developed, created and rehearsed for his sold-out concerts at... Read more
This Is New Zealand (1970)
Director: Hugh Macdonald
Directed by Hugh Macdonald, "This Is New Zealand" was made to promote the country at Expo '70 in Osaka, Japan. An ambitious concept saw iconic NZ imag... Read more
This is Not a Film (2011)
7.5/10
Director: Jafar Panahi, Mojtaba Mirtahmasb
Starring: Jafar Panahi
This clandestine documentary, shot partially on an iPhone and smuggled into France in a cake for a last-minute submission to Cannes, depicts the day-t... Read more
This is Roller Derby (2011)
Director: Daniel Hayward
"This is Roller Derby" is a colourful and action packed documentary about all things derby; the sport, the culture and some seriously kick-ass women.... Read more