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"
How Kevin Bacon Cured Cancer (2008)
Director: Annamaria Talas
Starring: Kevin Bacon
'How Kevin Bacon Cured Cancer' brings us a new view of the world, as we unfold the science behind the popular trivia game 'Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon'... Read more
How the Other Half Lives (2009)
Starring: Marc Ellis
Kiwi celeb Marc Ellis embraces a variety of lifestyles not his own in this surprisingly insightful and good-natured series. From Friday night chanting... Read more
How the War Was Won: D-Day - The Lost Evidence (2002)
During the largest invasion in history, Allied reconnaissance planes flew up and down the coast every hour on the hour. By the end of the day, a visua... Read more
How Thew Earth Was Made: Season 1 (Blu-ray) (2009)
7.6/10
This educational show explores many scientific questions and topics about the universe (Big Bang, the Sun, the planets, black holes, other galaxies, a... Read more
How to Cook Your Life (2007)
6/10
Director: Doris Dorrie
Starring: Edward Espe Brown
Self-deprecating Zen Buddhist priest, chef, and Tessajara Bread Book author Edward Espe Brown takes over Buddhist centre kitchens around the world to... Read more
How To Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (And Enjoy It) (2005)
7.4/10
Director: Joe Angio
Starring: Melvin Van Peebles, Mario Van Peebles, Spike Lee, etc ...
The remarkable life and career of filmmaker Melvin Van Peebles is laid bare in this warts and all insight into a man whose life path has veered from t... Read more
How to Grow a Planet (2012)
8.6/10
We might think humans are the most powerful living thing on Earth, but it's plants that time and again have set the agenda for life. All animals rely... Read more
How to Make Money Selling Drugs (2012)
7.7/10
Director: Matthew Cooke
A shockingly candid examination of how a street dealer can rise to cartel lord with relative ease, "How to Make Money Selling Drugs" is an insider's g... Read more
How We Built Britain (2007)
8.4/10
Director: Jonty Claypole
Starring: David Dimbleby
This lavish BBC series examines the history of the extraordinary buildings which grew out of the experiences and beliefs of the British people and def... Read more
How William Shatner Changed the World (2005)
7.5/10
Starring: William Shatner
William Shatner takes a tongue-in-cheek look at how the 'Trek' phenomenon has influenced and inspired modern technologies such as cell phones, MP3 pla... Read more