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 Promise (2005)
6/10
Director: Leanne Pooley
After Lesley Martin took her mother’s life to end her suffering from terminal cancer, she told the world about it in a book, To Die Like A Dog. Martin... Read more
The Queen of Versailles (2012)
7.1/10
Director: Lauren Greenfield
With epic proportions of Shakespearean tragedy, this highly entertaining documentary details the lives of American timeshare billionaires David and Ja... Read more
The Queen's Palaces (2011)
7.9/10
Starring: Fiona Bruce
A look at the design, history and current condition of three royal palaces, presented by Fiona Bruce. Buckingham Palace is the Queen's primary resid... Read more
The Quest for Bannockburn (2014)
6.7/10
700 years after one of the most significant conflicts in British history, Neil Oliver and Tony Pollard go in search of both the real and imagined Batt... Read more
The Question of God: Sigmund Freud and CS Lewis (2004)
8.3/10
Starring: Sigmund Freud, CS Lewis
What is happiness? How do we find meaning and purpose in our lives? How do we reconcile the conflict between love and sexuality? And how do we cope wi... Read more
The Real Bruce Lee (1973)
5.2/10
Director: Jim Markovic
Starring: Bruce Lee
A rare find sure to delight fans of the legendary martial arts star, this program features clips from four films the young Lee made in China ("The Lit... Read more
The Real Da Vinci Code (2004)
6.9/10
Director: Kashaf Chaudhry
Starring: Tony Robinson
The recent phenomenal success of Dan Brown's book "The Da Vinci Code" has brought the Holy Grail and its myriad of hunters into the spotlight. It may... Read more
The Real Dirt on Farmer John (2007)
7.5/10
Director: Taggart Siegel
The epic tale of a maverick Midwestern farmer. An outcast in his community, Farmer John bravely stands amidst a failing economy, vicious rumors, and v... Read more
The Real New Zealand (1997)
Director: Shirley Horrocks
An entertaining look at New Zealand through the eyes of international tourists who choose to move out of their comfort zones and stay in local homes r... Read more
The Red Stuff: The True Story of the Russian Race for Space (1999)
6.8/10
Director: Leo De Boer
The untold history of the Soviet space program is revealed in this fascinating documentary that separates truth from propaganda. Rare archival footage... Read more