Under General Documentaries be all those diverse subjects that are not about Filmmaking, Sport, War, Natural History, Queer Doco's, New Zealand Doco's or Art on Film. This is a fascinating area to scroll....
Literary gadabout Stephen Fry examines how Russian literature has changed and influenced the written word. Stephen Fry introduces this film with the s... Read more
7.3/10
Gracefully guided by Grammy Award-winning and nearly-deaf percussionist Evelyn Glennie, this groundbreaking film opens the door to a world where sigh... Read more
8/10
The remarkable true story of mountain climbers Joe Simpson and Simon Yates is the focus of this harrowing docudrama. In 1985, the fearless pair sets o... Read more
8.2/10
The most popular exhibition of contemporary art ever held in New Zealand was this international survey of artworks that transform themselves, or their... Read more
9/10
A provocative investigation of one of the fastest growing industries in North America. The garbage business. Analyzing the causes and effects of the... Read more
6.5/10
The inspirational story of Peachy (that's Mr Peach, to you), an unconventional but determined-as-hell teacher in a tough South Auckland school. When... Read more
7.1/10
Directed by award-winning Australian filmmaker Carmel Travers, this insightful documentary is a decisive and compelling exploration of the intelligenc... Read more
It takes a certain kind of person to willingly jump into a tuna pen 120 miles offshore, wrestle deadly sharks out with their bare hands and live to te... Read more
8/10
The influential career and tragic death of Tupac Shakur is explored in this absorbing and comprehensive documentary focusing on the slain rap visionar... Read more
7.3/10
At age 14, Rick Kirkham got his first video camera, and began documenting his life. He quickly rose through the television ranks to become a correspo... Read more