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 Beatles: Let It Be (1970)
7.8/10
Director: Michael Lindsay-Hogg
Starring: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Mal Evans
This limited edition released by Apple Films offers a filmed account of the Beatles' attempt to recapture their old group spirit during the recording... Read more
The Beatles: Magical Mystery Tour Memories (2008)
7.3/10
Director: David Lambert
Starring: Neil Innes, Spencer Davis, Mike McCartney
This upbeat rockumentary (narrated by Victor Spinetti) features the vivid memories of those who witnessed the making of the cult 1967 Beatles movie, '... Read more
The Beatles: The Making of A Hard Day's Night (1994)
7.3/10
Starring: Phil Collins, The Beatles
On March 2, 1964, shooting began on a film starring four boys who many, including the studio, thought would soon be forgotten. The film was "A Hard Da... Read more
The Beckoning Silence (2007)
7.6/10
Director: Louise Osmond
Starring: Joe Simpson
In 'Touching the Void' we witnessed a marvel of human survival as Joe Simpson returned from a near-death mountaineering experience. But what happened... Read more
The Best of Antiques Roadshow: Volume 1 (2009)
Everyone has their favourite moment - the tatty old bear found under the mattress that once lived at Buckingham Palace, the cracked tea pot that event... Read more
The Best of Country Calendar 2006 (2007)
From the wilds of the East Coast, the remoteness of the Uruweras, the solitude of a fishing trawler, to the sophistication of a Hawkes Bay property, N... Read more
The Best of Country Calendar 2007 (2008)
Segments include a group of enthusiastic steam engine owners who take on the job of moving a homestead across the Canterbury Plains. Then we join a gr... Read more
The Best of Country Calendar 2009 (2010)
New Zealand's longest running TV show, "Country Calendar", returns for the best of the 2009 series. There's the smallest dairying operation in New Zea... Read more
The Best Of Lisa Ling (2005)
Starring: Lisa Ling
As host of 'National Geographic Explorer', Lisa Ling has reported from some of the most dangerous hotspots in the world. The fearless Ling also likes... Read more
The Best of Modern Marvels (1994)
From the Golden Gate Bridge to the modern space shuttle, the Aswan Dam to the Eiffel Tower, 'The Best of Modern Marvels' goes behind the scenes of the... Read more