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"
Golden Saddles, Silver Spurs - The Story of Movie Westerns (2005)
Starring: Tom Mix, Gary Cooper, John Wayne, William Boyd, George Gabby Hayes, Smiley Burne...
This is the story of the early Western movie pioneers. The 'Old West' flicks were predominantly 'Cowboys and Indians', the white hats against the blac... Read more
Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies (2001)
5.4/10
Director: Peter Jones
Starring: Narrated by, Dustin Hoffman
Based on A. Scott Berg's acclaimed biography, this compelling documentary looks at legendary independent Hollywood producer Samuel Goldwyn. Follow the... Read more
Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr Hunter S Thompson (2008)
7.7/10
Director: Alex Gibney
Starring: Johnny Depp, Sony Barger, Hunter S Thompson, Tom Wolfe
Living and dying with a fast, hard, and uncompromising style was the only choice for writer/journalist Hunter S. Thompson. In this insightful document... Read more
Good Hair (2009)
6.9/10
Director: Jeff Stilson
Starring: Chris Rock
Chris Rock visits beauty salons and hairstyling battles, scientific laboratories and Indian temples to explore the way hairstyles impact the activitie... Read more
Good Ol' Freda (2013)
7.3/10
Director: Ryan White
Starring: Freda Kelly
Freda Kelly was just a shy Liverpudlian teenager when she was asked to work for a local band hoping to make it big. Though she had no concept of how f... Read more
Gordon Crook: A Life In Art (2010)
Wellington artist Gordon Crook was known for his bold, colourful prints and tapestries. In this documentary, director Clare O’Leary mixes Crook’s biog... Read more
Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia (2013)
7.8/10
Director: Nicholas D Wrathall
Starring: Gore Vidal
No twentieth-century figure has had a more profound effect on the worlds of literature, film, politics, historical debate, and the culture wars than G... Read more
Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami (2017)
6.2/10
Director: Sophie Fiennes
Starring: Grace Jones
Electrifying concert performances and intimate, personal footage showcase the life and talent of singer and actress Grace Jones. Read more
Gram Parsons: Fallen Angel (2006)
7.3/10
Director: Gandulf Henning
Starring: Gram Parsons, Emmylou Harris, Dwight Yoakam, Keith Richards, etc ...
Thirty years after his untimely death, BBC Four presents the first-ever documentary film about the musical legend, Gram Parsons. Through his work with... Read more
Grand Designs New Zealand: Series 2 (2016)
8.4/10
New Zealand is renowned the world over for its dramatic landscapes and it is just as famous for its ground-breaking domestic architecture. Now home-... Read more