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"
How Far Is Heaven (2012)
7.9/10
Director: Christopher Pryor, Miriam Smith
The Sisters of Compassion have lived in the remote village of Jerusalem / Hiruharama on the Whanganui River in New Zealand for 120 years. Today, only... Read more
Grey Gardens (1976)
7.7/10
Director: Albert Maysles, David Maysles, Ellen Hovde, Muffie Meyer
A unique film portrait of Edith and Edie Bouvier Beale, a mother/daughter duo of former socialites, relatives of Jackie Kennedy Onassis, who lived a r... Read more
Powaqqatsi (1988)
7.3/10
Director: Godfrey Reggio
"Life in Transformation". As a follow up to "Koyaanisqatsi", this visual montage shows how the Third World societies have been exploited. Beautifully... Read more
No Ordinary Sheila (2017)
8.7/10
Director: Hugh Macdonald
Documentary on writer and illustrator Sheila Natusch, retracing a long life dedicated to sharing her love of New Zealands nature and history. Read more
Little Dieter Needs To Fly (1998)
8.1/10
Director: Werner Herzog
Starring: Werner Herzog, Dieter Dengler
A fascinating documentary about Dieter Dengler, born in the Black Forest of Germany. As a child, he watched his village destroyed by American warplane... Read more
Amy (2015)
7.8/10
Director: Asif Kapadia
Starring: Amy Winehouse
To hear Amy Winehouse sing numbers like 'Back to Black' and 'Love Is a Losing Game' in Asif Kapadia's sensitive and extraordinary documentary Amy is t... Read more
Long Way Round (2004)
8.7/10
Starring: Ewan McGregor, Charley Boorman
2 men, 4 wheels and 20,000 miles. Bonded by a unique friendship and love of motorbikes, two longtime pals, Ewan McGregor ('Trainspotting') and Charley... Read more
The Persuaders (2004)
8.2/10
Director: Barak Goodman, Rachel Dretzin
In an increasingly high-tech and media-savvy world, how have advertising and public relations firms adapted to work their messages into the public's e... Read more
Dark Days (2000)
7.8/10
Director: Marc Singer
In this fascinating documentary, director Marc Singer offers a first hand account of what life is like for a community living underneath the streets o... Read more
Flight From Death: The Quest For Immortality (2003)
7.8/10
Director: Patrick Shen
Starring: Narrated by, Gabriel Byrne
Using the research of the late Ernest Becker, cultural anthropologist and author, this award winning documentary is a comprehensive examination of hum... Read more