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"
Knowing the Score (2023)
7.8/10
Knowing the Score is a biopic of Australian conductor Simone Young, an inspiring, brilliant woman who made it to the top in a man's world wielding her... Read more
Shackleton: The Greatest Story Of Survival (2022)
7.6/10
Starring: Tim Jarvis
Sharing the real tale behind polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton, his ship `Endurance', and Tim Jarvis, the leader of the only team who have been abl... Read more
My Old School (2022)
7.1/10
Starring: Alan Cumming
In 1993, 16-year-old Brandon Lee enrolled at Bearsden Academy, a secondary school in a well-to-do suburb of Glasgow, Scotland. What followed over the... Read more
Munch: Love, Ghosts and Lady Vampires (2022)
Modern society has an enormous debt to the painter Edvard Munch, from Andy Warhol to Ingmar Bergman, from Marina Abramovic to Jasper Jones. His painti... Read more
Mister Organ (2022)
7.2/10
Director: David Farrier
Starring: David Farrier
Journalist David Farrier (Tickled) is drawn into a game of cat and mouse with a mysterious individual. Delving deeper he unearths a trail of court cas... Read more
Gloriavale (2022)
7.7/10
When widespread abuse is uncovered at a New Zealand cult, a family must turn to the legal system in an effort to save themselves and their community f... Read more
Moonage Daydream (2022)
7.9/10
Director: Brett Morgen
Starring: David Bowie
A cinematic odyssey exploring David Bowie's creative and musical journey. From visionary filmmaker Brett Morgen, and sanctioned by the Bowie estate. 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
Jackass Forever (2022)
7/10
Director: Jeff Tremaine
Starring: Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O , Chris Pontius
Celebrating the joy of being back together with your best friends and a perfectly executed shot to the dingdong, the original jackass crew return for... Read more
Ennio: The Maestro (2021)
8.2/10
Starring: Ennio Morricone
Giuseppe Tornatore pays tribute to Ennio Morricone, retracing the life and works of the legendary composer, from his debut with Sergio Leone to the Os... Read more