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"
Maxed Out (2005)
7.3/10
Director: Jamed D Scurlock
Takes the viewer on a journey deep inside the American Style of Debt. Casting a harsh light on 'hard times, easy credit, and the era of predatory lend... Read more
Maya Lin: A Strong Clear Vision (1994)
7.4/10
Director: Freida Lee Mock
Starring: Maya Lin
This Academy Award winner (Best Documentary Feature) reveals the contentious origins of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and tells the inspiring story of... Read more
Mayor of the Sunset Strip (2003)
7/10
Director: George Hickenlooper
Starring: Beck , Cher , Coldplay , Rodney Bingenheimer, David Bowie, Alice Cooper, Elvis C...
When music scene demi-legend Rodney Bingenheimer was still an awkward unpopular teenager his autograph hound mother dropped him off in front of actre... Read more
McKellen: Playing the Part (2017)
8.9/10
Director: Joe Stephenson
Starring: Ian McKellen
Feature documentary on the life and work of Sir Ian McKellen. Read more
McLibel (1998)
6.8/10
Director: Ken Loach, Franny Armstrong
Starring: Dave Morris, Helen Steele, John Safran, Rob Newman
When McDonald's decided to sue two young English protestors for libel, they didn't expect to be in court for years on end. The true story of England's... 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
Me and Isaac Newton (1999)
Director: Michael Apted
"Me and Isaac Newton" is a documentary in which seven scientists ranging in occupation from theoretical physicist to wildlife expert explain what they... Read more
Medieval Lives: Birth, Marriage & Death (2013)
7.5/10
Starring: Helen Castor
Series in which historian and author Helen Castor explores how the people of the Middle Ages handled the most fundamental moments of transition in lif... Read more
Meet the Real Penguins (2004)
Available now and as a prequel to the anticipated "March of the Penquins", compare their underwater grace with their ungainly and fascinating lives as... Read more
Meeting James Gleeson (2009)
Director: Geoffrey Sykes
'Meeting James Gleeson' is a candid and insightful interview with Australia's most iconic surrealist interspersed with images from Gleeson's behemoth... Read more