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"
Confucius - Words of Wisdom (1996)
In an age of intrigue and vice, he was a voice of morality and virtue. 2500 years after his death, he is revered as one of the great teachers in histo... Read more
Conquest of Everest 1953 (1997)
Starring: Edmund Hillary, Tenzing Norgay
This fascinating documentary cuts together actual archival footage of Edmund Hillary's journey and the surrounding circumstances and scenery. Giving i... Read more
Control Room (2003)
7.8/10
Director: Jehane Noujaim
This bristling documentary about Al Jazeera, the satellite news network, during the American invasion of Iraq is a seminal film that explores how trut... Read more
Cool and Crazy (2001)
7/10
Director: Knut Erik Jensen
Much as "Buena Vista Social Club" revealed a rich and unexplored world of music and culture, "Cool & Crazy" introduces us to a group of men who find p... Read more
Cool It (2010)
6.9/10
Director: Ondi Timoner
Starring: Bjorn Lomborg
Climate catastrophe? The end of civilization as we know it? Are the staggeringly expensive actions now being considered really helping to save the wor... Read more
Countdown to Wednesday: An Inside Look at the Comic Book Biz and How To Break In (2003)
5.4/10
Director: Hal Long
Starring: Stan Lee, Mark Waid, Paul Dini, Marc Silvestri, Jim McLoughlin, Matt Hawkins
Referring to New Release day in the comic world, this documentary is a whimsical look at the mad world of the comics industry, featuring interviews an... Read more
Country Calendar: A Celebration of 40 Years (2006)
To celebrate "Country Calendar's" 40th Birthday, TVNZ presents a collection of stories, featuring a special hour-long episode tracing the history of "... Read more
Cowspiracy (2015)
8.3/10
Director: Kip Anderson
Follow the shocking, yet humorous, journey of an aspiring environmentalist, as he daringly seeks to find the real solution to the most pressing enviro... Read more
Cracking the Colour Code (2008)
7.9/10
Director: Hugh Piper
A global journey exploring colour - how we view, make and use the power of colours to communicate. Based on three years extensive research, this docum... Read more
Crips and Bloods: Made in America (2008)
6.9/10
Director: Stacy Peralta
Starring: Narrated by, Forest Whitaker
Forest Whitaker narrates this unflinching look at the bloody, decades-long war between two of L.A.'s most notorious gangs. Beginning with an illuminat... Read more