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 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
Presidents At War (2019)
6.9/10
This landmark series tells the story of World War II through the experiences of eight remarkable men. Men who, like sixteen million other Americans, b... Read more
Monty Python: Almost the Truth - The Lawyer's Cut (Blu-ray) (2009)
8.1/10
Starring: Eric Idle, Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jone...
Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the first broadcast of 'Monty Python's Flying Circus' by BBC TV in 1969, 'Almost The Truth: The Lawyer's Cut' tell... Read more
Mind Meld: Secrets Behind the Voyage of a Lifetime (2001)
8.1/10
Starring: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, Billy West
If you are a Star Trek fan then I think you will find this documentary interesting. This is mainly 75 Shatner + Nimoy discussing various aspects of th... Read more
RW Paul: The Collected Films 1895-1908 (1895)
Director: R W Paul
Robert W Paul is justly celebrated as the leading pioneer of British film and one of the founders of world cinema. Concentrating first on actuality fi... Read more
Tibet: Murder in the Snow (2008)
7.2/10
Starring: John Simm
In September 2006, two very different groups attempted to climb the snow-capped Himalayas. One sought freedom, the other adventure. A murder brought... Read more
James Dean Forever Young (2005)
7.5/10
Director: Michael J Sheridan
Starring: James Dean
Documentary of the brief but memorable career of the now iconic James Dean. Narrated by Martin Sheen, the film focuses much attention on his early wor... Read more
Deep Sea 3D (Blu-ray) (2020)
Director: Howard Hall
Starring: Johnny Depp, Kate Winslet
A 3-D digital exploration of the ocean's depths and its creatures. Read more
Jackie Chan: My Stunts (1999)
7.6/10
Director: Jackie Chan
Starring: Jackie Chan, Ken Lo, Mars
A documentary where Jackie Chan and his stuntman team show you the secrets of some of the great stunts they do in films. The film also takes you on th... Read more
Doctor Who: 30 Years in the Tardis (1993)
7.8/10
Starring: Nicholas Courtney, Mark Gatiss
A documentary celebrating the 30th anniversary of Doctor Who (1963), featuring new interviews, rare archive footage and recently discovered material. Read more