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.
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Bill Gates: Sultan of Software (1998)
5.8/10
He dropped out of Harvard to build a software business. The company he founded is one of the biggest in the world, and his programs now run on 95% of... Read more
Bill Pertwee's The Warden Says (2003)
Starring: Bill Pertwee
Bill Pertwee, better known as Warden Hodges from 'Dad's Army' fronts an excellent gathering of public information films from the Britsh war years. Thi... Read more
Billy Connolly's Big Send Off (2014)
8.1/10
Starring: Billy Connolly
Comedian and actor Billy Connolly is a big fan of life. He's effervescent, energised and inspired by it, but he's also genuinely fascinated by the way... Read more
Billy Connolly's Route 66 (2011)
7.9/10
Starring: Billy Connolly
The Big Yin turns Easy Rider and follows a lifelong dream as he makes the iconic 2488 mile journey from Chicago to Santa Monica. With his unrivalled a... Read more
Billy Connolly's World Tour Collection (2006)
Director: Nobby Clark, etc
Starring: Billy Connolly
All four of Billy's hugely popular 'World Tours' are gathered together in this deluxe 8-disc box-set. Celebrate the cultures, comedy and characters B... Read more
Billy Connolly's World Tour of New Zealand (2004)
Starring: Billy Connolly
Billy Connolly is back with the fourth in his massively popular World Tour series. This time Billy journeys to a land down under, New Zealand, a count... Read more
Billy Connolly: Journey to the Edge of the World (2009)
8/10
Starring: Billy Connolly
Billy's going to the edge of the world and he's taking us with him. In the summer of 2008, Billy Connolly set sail on a 10-week journey from ocean to... Read more
Billy Connolly: World Tour Of Australia (1996)
8.3/10
Director: Nobby Clark
Starring: Billy Connolly
A funny, witty and perceptive account of the Big Yin's trip Down Under combining documentary footage and live performances from his sell-out concerts. Read more
Billy Connolly: World Tour of England, Ireland and Wales (2002)
8.3/10
Director: Anon
Starring: Billy Connolly
After a break of 6 years Billy Connolly brings his hugely popular World Tour series back to the British Isles. Filmed during his 2001 tour this is a p... Read more
Billy Connolly: World Tour Of Scotland (1994)
8.3/10
Starring: Billy Connolly
Combining personal revelations with original concert footage, this is a fast-moving and entertaining exploration of Billy's homeland. Read more