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"
Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap (2012)
7.2/10
Director: Ice-T , Andy Baybutt
The craft. The history. The power. Debuting co-director Ice-T frames the world of rap as only he can in this compelling and gritty documentary that ex... Read more
Somm (2012)
7/10
Director: Jason Wise
Four sommeliers attempt to pass the prestigious Master Sommelier exam, a test with one of the lowest pass rates in the world. Read more
Son of God (2001)
6.4/10
Director: Jean Claude Bragard
A compelling 3 part BBC documentary series that uses the most up-to-date scientific and historical research, along with the latest computer graphic te... Read more
Soul In The Sea (2013)
The true story of one woman's quest to befriend and protect and extroverted wild dolphin, Moko. Filmed in the 6 months leading up to Moko's death, Sou... Read more
Soul Power (2008)
7.1/10
Director: Jeffrey Levy-Hinte
Starring: Muhammad Ali, James Brown, B B King, Don King, Miriam Makeba, Celia Cruz, The Sp...
In 1974, concurrent with Muhammed Ali and George Foreman's 'rumble in the jungle', Kinshasa, capital of then-Zaire, also staged a 3-day music festival... Read more
Sound and Fury (2000)
8/10
Director: Josh Aronson
This Academy Award-nominated documentary follows the intimate and touching story of a family with both deaf and hearing members spanning three generat... Read more
Sound City (2013)
7.8/10
Director: Dave Grohl
Foo Fighters frontman and former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl directs this documentary about Los Angeles' Sound City Studios which specialised in analog... Read more
Soundtrack for a Revolution (2009)
7.6/10
Director: Bill Guttentag, Dan Sturman
Starring: Harry Belafonte, Richie Havens, Wyclef Jean, John Legend, The Blind Boys of Alab...
This music documentary tells the story of the American civil rights movement through its powerful music - the freedom songs protesters sang on picket... Read more
Soundtrack to War (2004)
7.5/10
Director: George Gittoes
From critically-acclaimed filmmaker and artist, George Gittoes, this compelling documentary showcases spontaneous music performances by a striking cas... Read more
Sour Grapes (2016)
7.3/10
Director: Jerry Rothwell, Reuben Atlas
Documentary about the fine and rare wine auction market centering around a counterfeiter who befriended the rich and powerful and sold millions of dol... Read more