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"
Discovering Britain: Season 1 (2016)
Starring: Larry Lamb, Maureen Lipman
Larry Lamb and Maureen Lipman present this new series exploring Britain's fascination with the past and meet the dedicated people who work to keep our... Read more
Discovering Tchaikovsky (2006)
Director: Matthew Woodward
Conductor Charles Hazlewood and the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra explore Tchaikovsky's music through two of his most famous works. The 'Romeo & Juliet F... Read more
Divine Trash (1998)
7.8/10
Director: Steve Yeager
Starring: Divine, Jim Jarmusch, Mink Stole, Steve Buscemi, John Waters, Paul Morrissey
Get the lowdown (and we mean low down!) on one of the most infamous films of all time, John Waters' 1972 cult classic "Pink Flamingos", in this acclai... Read more
Dixie Chicks: Shut Up and Sing (2006)
Director: Barbara Kopple, Cecilia Peck
Starring: Dixie Chicks
In March 2003, the Dixie Chicks were at the height of their popularity as the most commercially successful girl group in history. On the eve of Ameri... Read more
Doctor Who: 30 Years in the Tardis (1993)
7.8/10
Starring: Nicholas Courtney, Mark Gatiss
A documentary celebrating the 30th anniversary of Doctor Who (1963), featuring new interviews, rare archive footage and recently discovered material. Read more
Doctor Who: The Ultimate Guide (2013)
8.3/10
Starring: Colin Baker, Paul McGann, Peter Davison, Sylvester McCoy, David Tennant, Katy Ma...
Matt Smith and Jenna Coleman celebrate the 50th anniversary of the space-travelling Time Lord and take an in-depth look at of one of the most intrigui... Read more
Dogfights: Season 1 (2006)
8.4/10
Director: Robert Kirk
Ever imagine what it would be like to participate in the most historic air battles of all time? Imagine no more. "Dogfights" puts you in the cockpit t... Read more
Dogora: Open Your Eyes (2004)
5.9/10
Director: Patrice Leconte
Filmmaker Patrice Leconte takes us on a musical journey through Cambodia. Set to a beautiful score by Etienne Perruchon, there is no dialogue or stor... Read more
Dogtown and Z-Boys (2001)
7.7/10
Director: Stacy Peralta
Narrated by Sean Penn, this exhilarating documentary focuses on the world of skateboarding as exemplified by the Z-Boys, a group of ex-surfers who too... Read more
Double Dare (2004)
7.4/10
Director: Amanda Micheli
Starring: Quentin Tarantino, Lucy Lawless, Lynda Carter, Zoe Bell, Steven Spielberg, Jeann...
DOUBLE DARE is a double-barreled, action-packed documentary about the struggles of two stuntwomen in male-dominated Tinseltown to stay working, stay t... Read more