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"
The Amish: A People of Preservation (1991)
6.9/10
This award-winning PBS docmentary takes you inside the world of the 'plain people' with fascinating and authentic segments of the Amish peoples' every... Read more
The Andrei Tarkovsky Companion (1999)
Director: Andrei Tarkovsky, Chris Marker, Alexander Sokurov, Tonino Guerra
A series of three documentaries on Andrei Tarkovsky - generally regarded as the most important and influential filmmaker of the post-war Soviet era in... Read more
The Arbor (2010)
7.2/10
Director: Clio Barnard
A fascinating fusion of narrative and documentary from director Clio Barnard, "The Arbor" tells the powerful true story of Bradford playwright Andrea... Read more
The Architecture of Doom (1991)
Director: Peter Cohen
Starring: Adolf Hitler
Featuring never-before-seen film footage of Adolph Hitler and the Nazi regime, "The Architecture of Doom" captures the inner workings of the Third Rei... Read more
The Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright (2008)
Director: Murray Grigor
A sumptuous and comprehensive survey of Frank Lloyd Wright's life and career, from his apprenticeship with Louis Sullivan in Chicago to his final days... Read more
The Aristocrats (2005)
6.4/10
Director: Paul Provenza
Starring: Robin Williams, Jason Alexander, Drew Carey, George Carlin, Steven Wright, Smoth...
'A family walks into a talent agent's...' so begins one of stand-up comedy's most well-kept secrets. The so-called 'world's dirtiest joke' gets an ai... Read more
The Armstrong Lie (2013)
7.3/10
Director: Alex Gibney
Starring: Lance Armstrong
In 2009 director Alex Gibney set out to film The Road Back, a documentary on cyclist Lance Armstrong's comeback year after a four-year retirement from... Read more
The Art Star and the Sudanese Twins (2008)
7.1/10
Director: Pietra Brettkelly
Starring: Vanessa Beecroft
Kiwi filmmaker Pietra Brettkelly paints an intimate portrait of artist Vanessa Beecroft and her struggle to adopt Sudanese twins in this acclaimed Sun... Read more
The Ascent of Man (1973)
9/10
Starring: Dr Jacob Bronowski
Regarded as one of television's greatest achievements, Dr Jacob Bronowski traces the steps of scientific imagination through history as they happened... Read more
The Ascent of Money (2008)
8/10
Director: Adrian Pennink
Starring: Niall Ferguson
In this six-part documentary, respected author, journalist and lecturer Professor Niall Ferguson examines the dynamic role of money as he takes you on... Read more