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 Sparks Brothers (2021)
7.8/10
Director: Edgar Wright
Starring: Beck , Mike Myers, Weird Al Yankovic, Steve Jones, Jason Schwartzman
A musical odyssey through five weird and wonderful decades with Ron and Russell Mael celebrating the inspiring legacy of Sparks. Read more
The Spice Trail: The Origins of Spice (2010)
7.3/10
Starring: Kate Humble
The Spice Trail is a story of epic voyages, bloody wars, the birth of multinational companies and contemporary cultures around the globe. In Medieva... Read more
The Spirit of '45 (2013)
7.1/10
Director: Ken Loach
1945 was a pivotal year in British history. The unity that carried Britain through the war allied to the bitter memories of the inter-war years led to... Read more
The Staircase (2004)
8.1/10
Director: Jean Xavier de Lestrade
When Kathleen Peterson was found dead at the bottom of a staircase in her North Carolina mansion, her husband Michael claimed she had fallen, but he w... Read more
The Stillwell Road - The Battle for Burma (1946)
After the invasion of China by the Japanese army, Burma became a vital land bridge and supply route for the allies in China. This great archival docum... Read more
The Stone Roses: Made of Stone (2013)
7.3/10
Director: Shane Meadows
Starring: The Stone Roses
In 2012, a resurrection no one thought possible took place when legendary band The Stone Roses reformed after 16 years. With unprecedented access to p... Read more
The Story of Colditz (1999)
Accounts from the Allied survivors of Colditz, a World War Two German castle fortress for POWs. The film reveals the ingenuity, the incredible perseve... Read more
The Story of D-Day (2002)
June 6th 1944, D-Day, codenamed "Operation Overlord" was the culmination of nearly two years of planning. It was the largest invasion force ever assem... Read more
The Story of Elvis Presley (1990)
8/10
Director: Anon
Starring: Elvis Presley
Go back to where it all began. How the phenomenal career of Elvis Presley really got started. How Elvis started in show business, rare footage of his... Read more
The Story of India (2007)
8.6/10
Starring: Michael Wood
A six-part BBC series with engaging historian Michael Wood taking a fascinating look at the 10,000-year history of the Indian sub-continent. A colourf... Read more