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"
Peking to Paris (2006)
8.2/10
In 1907, when the motorcar still had something to prove, the punishing Peking to Paris race was born of a casual dare in a Parisian newspaper. More t... Read more
Penn and Teller: Bullshit! - Season 1 (2003)
Starring: Penn Jillette, Teller
Using undercover operatives, intensive research and heaps of skepticism, world-famous magicians Penn Jillette and Teller expose the truth of modern sc... Read more
People of the Wind (1976)
8/10
Director: Anthony Howarth
Starring: (Voice of) , James Mason
This feature-length documentary captures the migratory lifestyle of nomadic peoples and remains gripping throughout. The Babadi clan of the same Bakht... Read more
Perfect Disaster (2006)
Director: Clive Maltby, Gareth Edwards, Isabel Tang, Jeremy Turner, Mike Slee
A 6-part science series that combines action packed drama with stunning visual effects and documentary interviews in the quest to find the physical li... Read more
Permaculture and Organic Gardening (2005)
Permaculture is all about finding creative solutions to living a more sustainable life by growing local organic food, reducing energy consumption, rec... Read more
Persona Non Grata (2003)
5.1/10
Director: Oliver Stone
Oliver Stone's take on the Israeli-Palestine conflict sees him travel through the region interviewing key players including Benjamin Netanyahu, Shimon... Read more
Pete Seeger: The Power of Song (2007)
8.4/10
Director: Jim Brown
Starring: Arlo Guthrie, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Joan Baez, Pete Seeger
Pete Seeger was the architect of the folk revival, writing some of its best known songs including "Where Have All the Flowers Gone," "Turn, Turn, Turn... Read more
Peter Beard: Scrapbooks from Africa and Beyond (1998)
Director: Guillaume Bonn, Jean-Claude Luyat
Starring: Narrated by, Charlotte Rampling
Narrated by Charlotte Rampling, this fascinating documentary explores the life and work of legendary adventure photographer Peter Beard, whose eccentr... Read more
Peter Greenaway Collection: The Draughtsman's Contract / A Zed & Two Noughts / Peter Greenaway - A Documentary (1982)
Director: Peter Greenaway
Starring: Andrea Ferreol, Anne Louise Lambert, Anthony Higgins, Brian Deacon, Eric Deacon,...
Peter Greenaway has crafted a string of visually extravagant films that are experimental, erudite, and have won him an ardent cult audience. This excl... Read more
PEZheads - The Movie (2006)
7.6/10
Director: Christopher Marshall
An interesting documentary exploring the phenomenon of PEZ collecting through interviews with various collectors and vendors, as well as visits to con... Read more