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"
Le Tour de France 2008: The Complete Highlights (2008)
Running from the 5th to 27th of July 2008, the 95th Tour de France was made up of 21 stages and covered a total distance of 3,500 kilometres. This Aus... Read more
Legends of the Silver Screen: Bette Davis and Grace Kelly (2005)
Starring: Bette Davis, Grace Kelly
From the acclaimed 'Biography' series this DVD is one third of the 'Legends of the Silver Screen' collection, profiling those who first experienced th... Read more
Legends of the Silver Screen: Charlie Chaplin and Humphrey Bogart (2004)
Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Charlie Chaplin
From the acclaimed 'Biography' series this DVD is one third of the 'Legends of the Silver Screen' collection, profiling those who first experienced th... Read more
Legends of the Silver Screen: Howard Hughes and Katherine Hepburn (2005)
Starring: Katharine Hepburn, Howard Hughes
From the acclaimed 'Biography' series this DVD is one third of the 'Legends of the Silver Screen' collection, profiling those who first experienced th... Read more
Lemmy (2010)
7.8/10
Director: Greg Olliver
Starring: Alice Cooper, Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, Lemmy , Dave Grohl
Explores the amazing life and career of heavy metal pioneer and cultural icon Lemmy Kilmister, the life force behind the enduring influential band Mot... Read more
Len Lye: Flip and Two Twisters (1995)
7.4/10
Director: Shirley Horrocks
Shirley Horrocks explores Lye's career and ideas with the help of newly discovered historical footage of the artist. Featuring some great examples of... Read more
Leningrad Cowboys: Total Balalaika Show (1993)
7/10
Director: Aki Kaurismaki
Finland's Leningrad Cowboys meet the ex-Red Army Choir in this inspired documentary. The Cowboys (a comedy group) claim to be the world's worst rock a... Read more
LennoNYC (2010)
Director: Michael Epstein
Starring: Elton John, John Lennon, Yoko Ono
John Lennon's legend became intertwined with the mythology of New York City as soon as he and Yoko Ono moved to Manhattan in 1971. This special progra... Read more
Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man (2005)
6.9/10
Starring: Leonard Cohen, Nick Cave, Bono, The Edge, Jarvis Cocker, etc ...
A reverential salute to the legendary Canadian singer/songwriter that mingles poetry, interviews and tributary performances from well-known fans inclu... Read more
Leonard Cohen: Under Review 1934 - 1977 (2006)
6.8/10
Starring: Leonard Cohen
The music and poetry of famed Canadian folk/rock performer Leonard Cohen is the focus of this outstanding documentary that provides a critical analysi... Read more