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"
Produced By George Martin (2011)
Starring: George Martin, Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney, Michael Palin
A profile of legendary music producer Sir George Martin with the help of his son Giles and wife Judy with contributions from Sir Paul McCartney, Ringo... Read more
The Story Of Kerry, Josie And Diana (2011)
Director: Gillian Armstrong
New to DVD: Gillian Armstrong reflects on the making of Love, Lust & Lies and its preceding documentaries—five films spanning more than thirty years w... Read more
Hamilton: Building America (2017)
7.5/10
This documentary captures the amazing life and times of our nation's forgotten founding father: Alexander Hamilton. Exploring the iconic American poli... Read more
Shane (2022)
7.1/10
Starring: Chris Martin, Ed Sheeran, Shane Warne, Ian Botham
This will present an intimate portrayal of Warne, the retired Australian cricketer and larger-than-life character whose reputation on and off the gree... Read more
Love in Bright Landscapes (2021)
8.5/10
The inspiring, tragic and intimate life story of David McComb, cult Australian singer/songwriter and driving force behind one of the greatest Australi... Read more
To Whom It May Concern: Ka Shen's Journey (2010)
7.3/10
Director: Brian Jamieson
Starring: Joan Chen, Nancy Kwan, Vivian Wu
The definitive and true-life story of Nancy Kwan who as a young Eurasian girl from Hong Kong captured the hearts and minds of cinemagoers around the w... Read more
Private Elvis (1993)
Starring: Elvis Presley
Private Elvis definitive documents Elvis Presley's years as a private in the American Army, and features rare footage and archive photographs of the s... Read more
National Geographic: Banged Up Hollywood (2013)
7.5/10
The incredible true stories behind three Oscar-winning films. They provided the basis for some of the most celebrated films of the last 30 years, and... Read more
Armadillo (Blu-ray) (2010)
7.5/10
Director: Janus Metz
Offering a unique glimpse into the international war against the Taliban, filmmaker Janus Metz's harrowing documentary follows a platoon of Danish sol... Read more
Roger Waters: The Wall (Blu-ray) (2014)
8.6/10
Starring: Roger Waters
Details one of the most elaborately staged theatrical productions in music history as Pink Floyd frontman Roger Waters performs the band's critically... Read more