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"
Born Racer: The Scott Dixon Story (2018)
6.2/10
Director: Bryn Evans
A powerful and inspirational story of dedication, danger, fear, and the rare ‘will’ some of us have to defy all personal limitations. Experience... Read more
The Pacific: In the Wake of Captain Cook with Sam Neill (2018)
8.3/10
Starring: Sam Neill
Actor Sam Niell retraces the route Capt. James Cook took 250 years before on his legendary journey across the Southwest Pacific, explores the cultures... Read more
She Shears (2018)
Director: Jack Nicol
In the gruelling world of competitive sheep shearing there is no women's section. Women and men compete together. She Shears is the story of passion,... Read more
RBG (2018)
7.2/10
Director: Julie Cohen, Betsy West
At the age of 84, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has developed a breathtaking legal legacy while becoming an unexpected pop culture ic... Read more
Spitfire (2018)
7.1/10
Director: Ant Palmer, David Fairhead
Starring: Charles Dance
The story of the fighter plane and pilots that helped win the Battle of Britain in World War II. Read more
Two Nations, One Obsession (2018)
Director: Peter Dickson
In terms of rivalries in world sport, there is arguably none as fierce as that between the Australia and Indian cricket. The team at Dickson Films hav... Read more
Jimmy Barnes: Working Class Boy (2018)
Director: Mark Joffe
Based on Barnes' memoir of the same name, this documentary tells the story of his childhood survival in the slums of Glasgow, immigration to Australia... Read more
McQueen (2018)
8.2/10
Director: Ian Bonhote, Peter Ettedgui
A personal look at the extraordinary life, career and artistry of Alexander McQueen. Through exclusive interviews with his closest friends and family,... Read more
Generation Wealth (2018)
5.7/10
Director: Lauren Greenfield
Lauren Greenfield examines materialism, celebrity culture, and social status and reflects on the desire to be wealthy at any cost. This visual history... Read more
Whitney (2018)
7.2/10
Director: Kevin Macdonald
Starring: Whitney Houston
Filmmaker Kevin Macdonald examines the life and career of singer Whitney Houston. Features never-before-seen archival footage, exclusive recordings, r... Read more