Biography
This documentary sub-heading is one of the most popular forms of non-fiction film. The biography details the lives - usually the achievements and faults of - noted or notorious public figures. Also included, alongside other movie types, are profiles of everyday people and their human interest stories.
Inside the Actors Studio: Johnny Depp (2002)
8.7/10
Starring: Johnny Depp, James Lipton
Johnny Depp, who began as one of the most intriguing actors of his generation, has become one of its most respected artists and incandescent stars. In... Read more
Inside the Actors Studio: Robert De Niro and Al Pacino (2007)
8.7/10
Starring: Robert De Niro, Al Pacino
Continuing in the tradition of legendary acting coach Constantin Stanislavski, 'Inside the Actors Studio' invites great filmmakers to discuss and stud... Read more
Inside the Actors Studio: Sean Penn and Russell Crowe (2007)
8.7/10
Starring: Sean Penn, Russell Crowe
Continuing in the tradition of legendary acting coach Constantin Stanislavski, 'Inside the Actors Studio' invites great filmmakers to discuss and stud... Read more
Intersexion (2012)
7.9/10
Director: Grant Lahood
In this award-winning documentary, New Zealand's first 'out' intersex person, Mani Bruce Mitchell, travels the globe to talk to other intersexuals: th... Read more
Iris (2015)
7.1/10
Director: Albert Maysles
New York fashion original Iris Apfel first came to prominence as an interior designer in the 1950s when she and her husband founded a company speciali... Read more
It Was A Wonderful Life (1992)
6.9/10
Director: Michele Ohayon
Starring: Narrated by, Jodie Foster
Academy Award-nominee Michele Ohayon presents a riveting and powerful account of six women who are members of America's growing "hidden homeless" popu... Read more
Jack Kerouac: King of the Beats (2001)
8.1/10
Starring: Jack Kerouac
Jack Kerouac's novel "On The Road" and its stream-of-consciousness style of poetry greatly influenced both the literary and rock music worlds. During... Read more
James & Isey (2021)
9/10
Director: Florian Habicht
Starring: Florian Habicht
Genuine New Zealand treasures Isey and James invite us into their lives in the week leading up to Isey's 100th birthday. A Northland celebration of li... Read more
James Dean Forever Young (2005)
7.5/10
Director: Michael J Sheridan
Starring: James Dean
Documentary of the brief but memorable career of the now iconic James Dean. Narrated by Martin Sheen, the film focuses much attention on his early wor... Read more
Jane (2017)
7.8/10
Director: Brett Morgen
Using a trove of never-before-seen footage, the film tells the story of Jane Goodall's early explorations and research in Tanzania, focusing on her gr... Read more