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 Century of Flight - Vol. 1 (2004)
Starring: Narrated by, Robert Powell
Volume 1 of 2. Using impressive archive film and photography, this 26-part series describes the breathtaking development of flying from the early days... Read more
The Century of Flight - Vol. 2 (2004)
Starring: Narrated by, Robert Powell
Volume 2 of 2. Using impressive archive film and photography, this 26-part series describes the breathtaking development of flying from the early days... Read more
The Charles Bukowski Tapes (1985)
8.6/10
Director: Barbet Schroeder
Starring: Charles Bukowski
During the years filmmaker Barbet Schroeder spent making the 1987 film 'Barfly', his evenings were often spent in (frequently inebriated) discussions... Read more
The Chills: The Triumph & Tragedy of Martin Phillipps (2019)
Director: Julia Parnell, Rob Curry
The story of lyrical genius, Martin Phillipps and his band, The Chills, is a cautionary tale, a triumph over tragedy, and a statement about the meanin... Read more
The Civil War (1990)
9.1/10
Director: Ken Burns
Starring: Narrated by, David McCullough
Director Ken Burns' ('Jazz', 'Frank Lloyd Wright') most acclaimed documentary series is a comprehensive chronicle of the American Civil War. Over elev... Read more
The Clinton Affair (2018)
Starring: Bill Clinton
A series of exclusive interviews and archival footage examining Bil Clinton's political scandal of the 1990s and its lasting influence in the United S... Read more
The Clive James Collection (1982)
Starring: Clive James, Hugh Hefner, Katharine Hepburn, Roman Polanski
Australian journalist, broadcaster, commentator and author, Clive James, was the pioneer of the television travelogue. Visiting diverse locations and... Read more
The Closet Tales of Australian Fashion (2006)
Tendrils of creativity creep into everyday life. Those who embrace their ingenuity and explore its marketability often end up walking a perilous path,... Read more
The Comic Genius of Billy T James (2008)
Starring: Billy T James
Featuring several well-loved skits from the 'Billy T. James Show', a performance from the 'Royal Variety Show', Maori Volcanics footage plus over 60 m... Read more
The Conquest Of Everest (1953)
7.1/10
Director: George Lowe
Starring: Meredith Edwards
Documentary that covers the famous and successful expedition of the Everest conquest by Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary, the first climbers to reach... Read more