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"
Trenches: Battleground WWI (2006)
7.6/10
In the early years of the 20th century, the world was undergoing great political change. Old empires were breaking down and newly-formed countries wer... Read more
Trinity and Beyond / The Atomic Filmmakers: Behind the Scenes (1995)
Director: Peter Kuran
"Trinity and Beyond" - Rarely-seen film footage from dozens of nuclear tests by the United States, Russia, England and China, much of it classified "t... Read more
Triumph of the Will (1934)
7.5/10
Director: Leni Riefenstahl
Starring: Adolf Hitler
Leni Riefenstahl's breathtaking film record of the 1934 Nazi Nuremberg Rally is universally regarded as one of the most outstanding documentaries ever... Read more
Trouble is My Business (2008)
6.5/10
Director: Juliette Veber
The inspirational story of Peachy (that's Mr Peach, to you), an unconventional but determined-as-hell teacher in a tough South Auckland school. When... Read more
Trumbo (2007)
7.5/10
Director: Peter Askin
Starring: Nathan Lane, Paul Giamatti, Brian Dennehy, Donald Sutherland, Liam Neeson, Micha...
Legendary Hollywood screenwriter Dalton Trumbo ('Roman Holiday', 'Spartacus') was the most well-known member of the Hollywood 10 who famously defied M... Read more
Truth, Lies and Intelligence (2005)
7.1/10
Director: Carmel Travers
Directed by award-winning Australian filmmaker Carmel Travers, this insightful documentary is a decisive and compelling exploration of the intelligenc... Read more
TT: Closer to the Edge (2011)
7.1/10
Director: Richard De Aragues
The Isle of Man Tourist Trophy is the greatest motorcycle road race in the world, the ultimate challenge for rider and machine. It has always called f... Read more
TT: Closer to the Edge ( Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D ) (2011)
7.1/10
Director: Richard De Aragues
The Isle of Man Tourist Trophy is the greatest motorcycle road race in the world, the ultimate challenge for rider and machine. It has always called f... Read more
Tuna Wranglers (2007)
Director: Mark Strickson
It takes a certain kind of person to willingly jump into a tuna pen 120 miles offshore, wrestle deadly sharks out with their bare hands and live to te... Read more
Tupac: Resurrection (2003)
8/10
Director: Lauren Lazin
Starring: Tupac Shakur
The influential career and tragic death of Tupac Shakur is explored in this absorbing and comprehensive documentary focusing on the slain rap visionar... Read more