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"
Rise of the Continents (2013)
8.2/10
Starring: Iain Stewart
Professor Iain Stewart reveals how our iconic continents were created, and how their tumultuous past has shaped our life today. Read more
Rising from Ashes (2012)
7.6/10
Director: T C Johnstone
'Rising from Ashes' is a feature length documentary about two worlds colliding when cycling legend Jock Boyer moves to Rwanda, Africa to help a group... Read more
Risk (2016)
6.3/10
Director: Laura Poitras
Starring: Sarah Harrison, Julian Assange, Jacob Appelbaum
From the Academy Award-winning director of CITIZENFOUR Filmed over six years, RISK is a character study that collides with a high stakes election year... Read more
River (2021)
7.3/10
Director: Jennifer Peedom
Starring: Willem Dafoe
A cinematic and musical odyssey that explores the remarkable relationship between humans and rivers. Read more
River Of Freedom (2023)
6.6/10
When the New Zealand Government enforce mandatory vaccination on the workforce, many rebel. They convoy to Parliament in protest but are ignored by po... Read more
River Of Freedom (Blu-ray) (2023)
6.6/10
When the New Zealand Government enforce mandatory vaccination on the workforce, many rebel. They convoy to Parliament in protest but are ignored by po... Read more
Riverdance: A Journey (2004)
7.7/10
Featuring all the passion, power and intrigue both on and off the stage, 'Riverdance - A Journey' offers a unique insight into the story behind the cr... Read more
Riverdance: The Documentary (2005)
7.7/10
This documentary celebrates the rise of Riverdance from a seven minute Eurovision Song Contest interval in 1994 to a global dance phenomenon. Detailin... Read more
Rivers - with Craig Potton (2010)
Starring: Craig Potton
Internationally renowned photographer, conservationist and publisher Craig Potton has spent 40 years photographing New Zealand's wild landscapes. In t... Read more
Rivers and Life (2007)
Director: Amanda Rees
This epic series celebrates the ever-changing nature of our relationship with the Earth's amazing water systems, tracing the routes of six grand river... Read more