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"
Richard Dawkins: Growing Up in the Universe (1991)
8.5/10
Starring: Richard Dawkins
Oxford professor Richard Dawkins presents a series of lectures on life, the universe, and our place in it. With brilliance and clarity, Dawkins unrave... Read more
Richard Dawkins: The Four Horsemen (2007)
8.5/10
Starring: Richard Dawkins, Daniel C Dennett, Christopher Hitchens
In 2007, Professor Richard Dawkins brought together the best-selling authors Christopher Hitchens ('God Is Not Great'), Sam Harris ('Letter to a Chris... Read more
Richard Dawkins: The Root of All Evil? (2006)
8.5/10
Evolutionary biologist Professor Richard Dawkins of Oxford University presents his controversial theories based on his best-selling book, 'The God Del... Read more
Richard Hammond's Invisible Worlds (2010)
8.2/10
Starring: Richard Hammond
Richard Hammond journeys into the parallel universe that lies beyond the limits of the naked eye. Transported into the heart of the action, viewers ar... Read more
Richard Hammond's Journey to the Centre of the Planet (2011)
Starring: Richard Hammond
Using state of the art technology, this programme lifts the lid on planet Earth, peeling back its layers to reveal a hugely complex machine unique in... Read more
Richard Heinberg - Powerdown (2005)
Starring: Narrated by, Richard Heinberg
'Powerdown' is a sane response to the world's increasingly grave problems of energy depletion, environmental degradation, and over-population. Richard... Read more
Riding Giants (2004)
7.9/10
Director: Stacy Peralta
Starring: Darrick Doerner, Dave Kalama, Kelly Slater, Greg Noll, Jeff Clark, Laird Hamilto...
From Stacy Peralta, award-winning director of 'Dogtown' comes this insightful and hugely entertaining documentary about the history of surfing and su... Read more
Ring of Fire: The Emile Griffith Story (2007)
7.5/10
A story of violence, love, sex, politics and media centered around the life of Griffith, a six-time world welterweight champion. Read more
Ringers: Lord of the Fans (2005)
6.3/10
Director: Carlene Cordova
Starring: Peter Jackson, Dominic Monaghan, Elijah Wood, Viggo Mortensen, Orlando Bloom, Da...
Essential viewing for any true Tolkein fan, this smart, entertaining documentary explores the influence of 'The Lord of The Rings' on society and pop... Read more
Rip! A Remix Manifesto (2009)
Director: Brett Gaylor
Join web activist and filmmaker Brett Gaylor as he draws the battle lines against big business in this edgy documentary that questions the very nature... Read more