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"
Style Wars (1983)
8.3/10
Director: Tony Silver
An emblem of the original, embracing spirit of hip-hop as it exploded into the world from underground tunnels, uptown streets, clubs and playgrounds.... Read more
Stylebender (2023)
8.5/10
Starring: Israel Adesanya
An intimate look at Israel Adesanya, the Nigerian-born, New Zealand-based MMA champion, which goes beyond the ring and delves deep into an unlikely fi... Read more
Stylemasters (2006)
Starring: Gerry Lopez, Wayne Bartholomew, Peter Townend, Shaun Tomson
Digitally remastered footage of some of the most influential and extreme surfers the sport has ever seen. Watch Gerry Lopez, Peter Townend and more ex... Read more
Submariners: The Complete Series (2006)
7.9/10
Director: Hugh Piper
A six-part expository-style documentary series following the crew of HMAS Rankin, the newest of Australia's Collins Class Submarines, as they undertak... Read more
Suicide Killers (2006)
6.5/10
Director: Pierre Rehov
An in-depth documentary that attempts to unwind the psycho-pathology behind suicide bombers, and more specifically Palestinian suicide bombers. Filmm... Read more
Sunshine Superman (2014)
6.9/10
A heart-racing documentary portrait of Carl Boenish, the father of the BASE jumping movement, whose early passion for skydiving led him to ever more s... Read more
Super High Me (2007)
6.1/10
Director: Michael Blieden
Starring: Doug Benson, Sarah Silverman, Bob Odenkirk, Patton Oswalt
Comedian Doug Benson takes a hit in the name of modern science, smoking pot for thirty days while undergoing various medical and psychological tests.... Read more
Super Size Me (2004)
7.2/10
Director: Morgan Spurlock
Starring: Morgan Spurlock
What would happen if you were to eat only food from McDonald's for an entire month? That question is answered in this controversial - and wildly enter... Read more
Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon (2013)
7.4/10
Director: Mike Myers, Beth Aala
Starring: Shep Gordon
In his directorial debut, Mike Myers ('Wayne's World', 'Austin Powers') documents the astounding career of loveable Hollywood insider Shep Gordon, who... Read more
Surfing the Menu - New Zealand (2006)
Director: Rob McLaughlin
Starring: Mark Gardner, Ben O'Donoghue
Surf-mad New Zealand chef Mark Gardner joins Surfing the Menu's regular, Aussie Ben O'Donoghue, on an eight-part food safari of New Zealand. Showcasin... Read more