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 Harold Lloyd Comedy Collection (2005)
Starring: Harold Lloyd
He was known as 'The King of Daredevil Comedy' - a box office superstar during the Roaring Twenties. This offering allows the viewer to follow the fil... Read more
Transformers (1996)
8.2/10
Director: Shirley Horrocks
The most popular exhibition of contemporary art ever held in New Zealand was this international survey of artworks that transform themselves, or their... Read more
Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years Collection (2005)
7.8/10
A true film industry pioneer, Ray Harryhausen took stop-motion animation to an entirely new level and revolutionized the special effects industry. Thi... Read more
Iwo Jima - 36 Days of Hell: Part 2 (2006)
By 1945, US troops had recaptured most of the land taken by the Japanese in the early part of the war. Iwo Jima marked the first time they landed on... Read more
Inside the Actors Studio: Barbra Streisand (2003)
8.7/10
Starring: Barbra Streisand
Over four decades Barbra Streisand has reached the pinnacle of every art form she has attempted. A famous singer, director and actor on film as well... Read more
Hollywood Rocks 'n' Rolls in the 50s (1998)
Starring: Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, Pat Boone, Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Rich...
A wonderful collection of performance clips that demonstrate how Hollywood helped rock & roll become one of America's favourite forms of entertainment... Read more
The Story of D-Day (2002)
June 6th 1944, D-Day, codenamed "Operation Overlord" was the culmination of nearly two years of planning. It was the largest invasion force ever assem... Read more
Mother of Rock: Lillian Roxon (2010)
6.6/10
Director: Paul Clarke
Starring: Judy Davis, Narrated by
In New York City in 1968 a revolution was under way in a tiny club called Max's Kansas City. When Andy Warhol's Factory superstars collided with the u... Read more
Tabloid (2010)
7.1/10
Director: Errol Morris
Starring: Joyce McKinney
Documentary maestro Errol Morris (The Fog of War) tackles the much stranger-than-fiction adventures of Joyce McKinney, a former beauty queen whose s... Read more
Have You Seen the Listers? (2017)
Director: Eddie Martin
A candid and personal insight into the rise of world-renowned street artist Anthony Lister as he challenges conservative Australia, whilst battling hi... Read more