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 Biggest Little Farm (2018)
8.1/10
Director: John Chester
Starring: John Chester
Documentarian John Chester and his wife Molly work to develop a sustainable farm on 200 acres outside of Los Angeles. Read more
Life In The Dead Zone (2018)
Director: Peter Tonks
Starring: Des Morgan, Gabe Page, Jake Hurrell, Chester Dextar
A comedy-drama-mockumentary about Council workers, in a zombie infested city, dealing with office politics, government regulations and the ravenous un... Read more
In Search Of Greatness (2018)
6.5/10
Director: Gabe Polsky
Through the eyes of the greatest athletes of all time, IN SEARCH OF GREATNESS is a cinematic journey into the secrets of genius. Read more
Stieg Larsson: The Man Who Played with Fire (2018)
6.7/10
A documentary about the Millennium-trilogy author Stieg Larsson and his pioneering work of fighting right wing extremists and neo-Nazis, an obsession... Read more
Coast New Zealand: Series 3 (2018)
8.6/10
Starring: Neil Oliver
The return of the stunningly shot series that takes you on an epic voyage of discovery of people and places through New Zealand. The enthusiastic t... Read more
Backtrack Boys (2018)
8.3/10
Director: Catherine Scott
An Australian man helps three troubled youths avoid jail when he brings them aboard his legendary dog jumping team. Read more
I Am Paul Walker (2018)
7.8/10
Director: Adrian Buitenhuis
Starring: Paul Walker, Tyrese Gibson
Documentary examining the life of the late actor Paul Walker. Read more
Celia (2018)
8.2/10
Director: Amanda Millar
Amanda Millar’s moving documentary celebrates the enduring legacy of Celia Lashlie, a passionate advocate for social interventions that equipped those... Read more
Yellow is Forbidden (2018)
Director: Pietra Brettkelly
Starring: Guo Pei
Chinese dressmaker Guo Pei dreams of her work being recognized as haute couture. Read more