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"
Yes Madam, Sir (2008)
8.6/10
Director: Megan Doneman
Filmed in India over six years and narrated by Academy Award winning actor, Helen Mirren, "Yes Madam, Sir" is an epic story profiling Asia Nobel Prize... Read more
Yield (2006)
Director: Josh Landan
A high impact half hour of surfing action set to a funky soundtrack, and filmed in locations around the world including Australia, Hawaii, California... Read more
Yoga General Class (1992)
Director: James Bradstock, Nikolas Jeanes
Starring: Louisa Sear, Rachel Zinman
A 90 minute yoga workout for those people who have had some experience with yoga. Hosted by Louisa Sear and Rachel Zinman and filmed in the Australian... Read more
You've Been Trumped (2011)
7.5/10
Director: Anthony Baxter
Starring: Donald Trump
In this David and Goliath tale for the 21st Century, a group of proud Scottish homeowners take on Donald Trump, as the tycoon prepares to destroy one... Read more
Young at Heart (2007)
6.9/10
Director: Stephen Walker
Aka "Young@Heart". An international film festival favourite, spending time with the Young@Heart Chorus as they rehearse for their annual Northampton c... Read more
Your Immortal Brain: Mastering The Art Of Observation (2005)
Dr Joe Dispenza was one of the researchers and teachers interviewed for 'What The "bleep" Do We Know?'. Here he introduces the viewer to cutting-edge... Read more
Youssou N'Dour: Return to Goree (2010)
6.7/10
Director: Pierre-Yves Borgeaud
Starring: Youssou N'Dour
Reversing the trajectory of the slave trade, African superstar Youssou N'Dour brings jazz back to Africa in this documentary. Along with his pianist M... Read more
Yves Saint Laurent: His Life and Times (2003)
6.6/10
Director: David Teboul
Starring: Yves Saint Laurent
One of the 20th century's most influential figures in the world of fashion is the focus of this documentary double feature from filmmaker David Teboul... Read more
Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession (2004)
7.7/10
Director: Xan Cassavetes
One of America's first pay cable stations, the Los Angeles-based Z Channel featured an offbeat lineup of indie films, international classics and Holly... Read more
Zapatista (1998)
6.8/10
Director: Benjamin Eichert, Rick Rowley
Starring: Noam Chomsky, Narrated by, Mumia Abu-Jamal, Daryl Hannah, Edward James Olmos
On January 1st 1994, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) came into effect. A few minutes after midnight Mayan troops took over the South... Read more