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"
David Blaine: Magic Man (2006)
7.4/10
Starring: David Blaine
Magician David Blaine performs some of the most astounding 'close-up' magic ever caught on film. No smoke. no mirrors, the street is his stage. "He un... Read more
David Bowie: Starman (2004)
7.3/10
Starring: David Bowie
With a career well into its fifth decade, David Bowie has achieved what most can only dream of, always managing to stay at the cutting edge, with both... Read more
David Byrne's American Utopia (2020)
8.2/10
Director: Spike Lee
Starring: David Byrnes
Spike Lee documents the former Talking Heads frontman's brilliant, timely 2019 Broadway show, based on his recent album and tour of the same name. Read more
David Hockney: A Bigger Splash (1974)
7.9/10
Director: Jack Hazan
Starring: David Hockney, Peter Schlesinger, Kasmin
An innovative blend of fact and fiction reflecting the world of David Hockney. This feature incorporates Hockney's art and unabashed lifestyle in bold... Read more
David Icke: Live at the Oxford Union Debating Society (2008)
6.6/10
Starring: David Icke
Former Hereford United goalkeeper, host of 'Grandstand', Green Party activist, author, 'droplet of water in an ocean of infinite consciousness', expos... Read more
David Icke: The Freedom Road (2004)
6.6/10
Starring: David Icke
Charismatic author and 'conspiracy theorist', David Icke, offers a different perspective on many recent events, including Princess Diana's death and 9... Read more
Deadmen's Secrets: Plotting to Kill Hitler (2005)
Over the course of World War II there were several attempts to assassinate the Fuhrer, but none were successful. This documentary uses archival foota... Read more
Dear Zachary: A Letter to His Son About His Father (2008)
8.6/10
Director: Kurt Kuenne
The shocking 2001 murder of 28-year-old Pennsylvanian Dr. Andrew Bagby forms the basis of this deeply emotional documentary helmed by Kurt Kuenne, his... Read more
Death By Design (1997)
8.4/10
Director: Jean- Francois Brunet
Explore the world within your own body in Peter Friedman and Jean-Francois Brunet's fascinating and light-hearted documentary look at cellular biology... Read more
Death By Misadventure: The Mysterious Life Of Bruce Lee (1994)
7/10
Director: Toby Russell
Starring: Bruce Lee, Joe Lewis, Leo Fong, George Lazenby
An in-depth exploration of the life and death of Bruce Lee, featuring rare footage from his early films. There are numerous television clips of Lee, i... Read more