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"
When We Left Earth: The NASA Missions (2008)
8.8/10
Starring: Gary Sinise, Narrated by
One of the most extraordinary productions from the Discovery Channel, this series details the history of the National Aeronautics and Space Administra... Read more
When We Were Kings (1996)
8/10
Director: Leon Gast
Starring: Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, Don King, James Brown
Muhammad Ali and George Foreman's Rumble in the Jungle, the 1974 heavyweight championship fight that suddenly turned Zaire into the temporary sports a... Read more
When You're Strange: A Film About The Doors (2010)
7.7/10
Director: Tom DiCillo
Starring: Jim Morrison, Johnny Depp, The Doors, (narrated by)
Written and directed by Tom DiCillo ("Living in Oblivion"), this acclaimed documentary presents a gripping overview of the musical and cultural impact... Read more
Where in the World is Osama Bin Laden? (2008)
6.5/10
Director: Morgan Spurlock
Starring: Morgan Spurlock
Documentary-maker Morgan Spurlock ('Super Size Me') learns his wife is pregnant and decides to hunt down the world's most dangerous man in this entert... Read more
Which Way Is the Front Line from Here? The Life and Time of Tim Hetherington (2013)
7.8/10
Director: Sebastian Junger
Shortly after the release of his documentary "Restrepo", photographer Tim Hetherington was killed in Libya. Colleague and filmmaker Sebastian Junger t... Read more
Whicker's World (1969)
7.5/10
Director: David Greene, Michael Blakstad, Peter Robinson, Michael Deakin, Nigel Turner
Starring: Alan Whicker
For some forty years, British television pioneer Alan Whicker has roamed far and wide in search of the eccentric, the ludicrous and the socially-revea... Read more
White Riot (2019)
7.2/10
Starring: The Clash, Mick Jones, Joe Strummer
Rock Against Racism was formed in 1976, prompted by Eric Clapton. It blends fresh interviews with archive footage to recreate a hostile environment of... 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
Who Do You Think You Are? USA (2010)
Starring: Brooke Shields, Lisa Kudrow, Matthew Broderick, Sarah Jessica Parker, Spike Lee,...
'Who Do You Think You Are? USA' follows the journeys of six well known US personalities (Sarah Jessica Parker, Matthew Broderick, Lisa Kudrow, Brooke... Read more
Who Do You Think You Are?: Series 1 (2004)
8/10
Starring: David Baddiel, Jeremy Clarkson, Lesley Garrett, Ian Hislop, Sue Johnston, Bill O...
This documentary TV series follows the journeys of 10 British celebrities as they explore their family trees, uncover their family history and discove... Read more