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"
Power Shift: Energy and Sustainability (2002)
Starring: Cameron Diaz
Hosted and narrated by Cameron Diaz, this intriguing documentary examines vital energy issues and explores the abundant possibilities of clean, renewa... Read more
Power Trip (2003)
7.5/10
Director: Paul Devlin
Attempting to supply modern electrical power to the former Soviet republic of Georgia, a powerful American energy company encounters enormous drama an... Read more
Precious Life (2010)
7.3/10
Director: Shlomi Eldar
This richly topical, award-winning feature documentary follows the heartfelt struggle of a Palestinian mother to secure lifesaving treatment for her b... Read more
Prehistoric Park (2006)
7.5/10
Starring: Nigel Marven
Back in prehistory the world was populated by some of the most amazing creatures that have ever existed. Today, 99% of those animals are extinct. But... Read more
Presidents At War (2019)
6.9/10
This landmark series tells the story of World War II through the experiences of eight remarkable men. Men who, like sixteen million other Americans, b... Read more
Pretending I'm a Superman: The Tony Hawk Video Game Story (2020)
7/10
Starring: Tony Hawk
The story of how skateboarding became a part of the mainstream by focusing on the success of the "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater" video game franchise. Read more
Prisoner of Paradise (2002)
7.7/10
Director: Malcolm Clarke, Stuart Sender
This Oscar-nominated documentary is the startling true story of Kurt Gerron, a well-known and beloved German-Jewish actor, director and cabaret star i... Read more
Private Elvis (1993)
Starring: Elvis Presley
Private Elvis definitive documents Elvis Presley's years as a private in the American Army, and features rare footage and archive photographs of the s... Read more
Produced By George Martin (2011)
Starring: George Martin, Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney, Michael Palin
A profile of legendary music producer Sir George Martin with the help of his son Giles and wife Judy with contributions from Sir Paul McCartney, Ringo... Read more
Project Nim (2011)
7.4/10
Director: James Marsh
Could an ape be taught to communicate like a human? Meet Nim, the chimpanzee raised much like a human child as part of an ambitious 1970s scientific e... Read more