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"
Laurel & Hardy Story - Anthology (2004)
Starring: Dom DeLuise, Stan Laurel
Laurel and Hardy were hailed as '...the greatest comedy duo of all time...'. Now, over half a century since their last film, 'Utopia', they are still... Read more
Soul In The Sea (2013)
The true story of one woman's quest to befriend and protect and extroverted wild dolphin, Moko. Filmed in the 6 months leading up to Moko's death, Sou... Read more
Imagining Canberra (2013)
Relive the beginnings of Canberra, see the opening of our first Parliament House, enjoy the lake in springtime and more with selected titles from the... Read more
Sisters From Siberia (2009)
Director: Russell Campbell
In 2006, Wellington City Councillor Stephanie Cook succeeds, after some difficulty, in adopting two sisters from a children's home in Siberia. Katya i... Read more
Inside Child Poverty (2011)
Director: Bryan Bruce
We used to think of New Zealand as a great place to bring up kids. Not anymore. Multi-award winning documentary maker Bryan Bruce spent 6 months inve... Read more
The Promise (2005)
6/10
Director: Leanne Pooley
After Lesley Martin took her mother’s life to end her suffering from terminal cancer, she told the world about it in a book, To Die Like A Dog. Martin... Read more
Gordon Crook: A Life In Art (2010)
Wellington artist Gordon Crook was known for his bold, colourful prints and tapestries. In this documentary, director Clare O’Leary mixes Crook’s biog... Read more
Safari 3D (Blu-ray) (2011)
5.6/10
Featuring jaw-dropping HD/3D cinematography, stirring original music, and Africa's original rock star animals, Emmy Award-winning host Hunter Ellis ta... Read more
Barefoot Adventure (1960)
7.3/10
Director: Bruce Brown
This film from the Bruce Brown Collection explores the trials and tribulations of the barefoot adventurers from the Wedge to Waimea, Honolulu to Hunti... Read more
My Brilliant Brain (2007)
8.4/10
My Brilliant Brain is a compelling three part documentary series exploring the incredible inner workings of the human brain. The programmes look at a... Read more