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"
Hindenburg (2007)
7/10
The Hindenburg tragedy was a catastrophe that was as significant as the Titanic disaster. Until that fateful day, airships were seen as the upcoming w... Read more
Hip Hop-eration (2014)
7.2/10
Director: Bryn Evans
These senior citizens may each be almost a century young, but for Kara (94), Maynie (95) and Terri (93) the journey to Las Vegas and the World Hip Hop... Read more
His and Hers (2009)
7.5/10
Director: Ken Wardrop
How do you tell a 90-year-old love story? How do you tell that story through the collective voice of 70 ladies? Using his own mother's life as inspira... Read more
History and Art of the Geisha (2005)
This fascinating exploration of the Geisha will take you on an enlightening journey of discovery into the secret world of Japanese society. Uncover th... Read more
History Lessons (2000)
6.6/10
Director: Barbara Hammer
In this wonderfully irreverent yet empowering film, Barbara Hammer traces lesbian history by presenting an extraordinary array of archival footage - a... Read more
History of the World in Two Hours (2011)
Director: Douglas J Cohen
This landmark television special cuts 13.7 billion years of history down to size. In just 88 minutes (originally two hours with commercials), you will... Read more
Hitler - The Story of Adolf Hitler / Adolf and Eva / Hitler's Fixer (1998)
Starring: Adolf Hitler
'The Story of Adolf Hitler' uses unique archive footage, to relate the true story of Adolf Hitler, from his days as an adolescent drifter and WWI corp... Read more
Hitler and Mussolini (2009)
Starring: Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini
Taking hold of the reins of fate, two very different men stood on the stage of world history - "Der Fuhrer" and "II Duce". They became the most photog... Read more
Hitler in Colour (2005)
7.8/10
Starring: Adolf Hitler
Narrated by Brian Cox, this fascinating documentary analyzes the life and horrible crimes of Adolf Hitler. Along with gripping eyewitness accounts, th... Read more
Hitler versus Picasso And The Others (2018)
Starring: Toni Servillo
An extraordinary report on how Hitler looted 'the great beauty' of Europe: the art that was the expression of its culture. Read more