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"
Camino Skies (2019)
7.6/10
Exploring themes of spirituality, wellbeing and religion, this is the inspirational journey of six strangers from New Zealand and Australia walking th... Read more
The Chills: The Triumph & Tragedy of Martin Phillipps (2019)
Director: Julia Parnell, Rob Curry
The story of lyrical genius, Martin Phillipps and his band, The Chills, is a cautionary tale, a triumph over tragedy, and a statement about the meanin... Read more
Hitler versus Picasso And The Others (2018)
Starring: Toni Servillo
An extraordinary report on how Hitler looted 'the great beauty' of Europe: the art that was the expression of its culture. Read more
Maiden (2018)
7.7/10
The story of Tracy Edwards, a 24-year-old cook on charter boats, who became the skipper of the first ever all-female crew to enter the Whitbread Round... Read more
Echo in the Canyon (2018)
6.9/10
Starring: The Beach Boys, Ringo Starr, Lou Adler, Tom Petty
A look at the roots of the historic music scene in L.A.'s Laurel Canyon featuring the music of iconic groups such as The Byrds, The Beach Boys, Buffal... Read more
The Price of Everything (2018)
7.2/10
Director: Nathaniel Kahn
With unprecedented access to pivotal artists and the white-hot market surrounding them, this film dives deep into the contemporary art world, holding... Read more
Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable (2018)
7.4/10
Starring: Bethany Hamilton
Bethany Hamilton lost her arm to a tiger shark at age 13, but this didn't stop her from pursuing her dream of becoming a professional surfer. However,... Read more
Iyengar: The Man, Yoga, and the Student's Journey (2018)
7.9/10
Director: Jake Clennell
Feature documentary on the life, struggle, and teaching of world-renowned yogi BKS Iyengar. Read more
Three Identical Strangers (2018)
7.7/10
In 1980 New York, three young men who were all adopted meet each other and find out they're triplets who were separated at birth. But their quest to f... Read more
Jean Paul Gaultier: Freak and Chic (2018)
6.4/10
Starring: Jean-Paul Gaultier
Any designer can stage a runway show, but possibly only Gaultier could pull off a "Fashion Freak Show" at the Folies Bergère. Go behind the scenes of... Read more