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"
Illuminating Angels and Demons (2005)
Starring: Simon Cox
Based on Dan Brown's book, ('Angels and Demons'), this documentary investigates the mysterious worlwide organisation dating back centuries known as th... Read more
Imagining Canberra (2013)
Relive the beginnings of Canberra, see the opening of our first Parliament House, enjoy the lake in springtime and more with selected titles from the... Read more
In a Land of Plenty (2002)
8.4/10
Director: Alister Barry
Starring: Narrated by, Ian Johnstone
The story of unemployment in New Zealand using extensively researched archive footage and interviews with those close to the action. We trace the orig... Read more
In Debt We Trust: America Before the Bubble Bursts (2006)
7.3/10
Director: Danny Schechter
Emmy-winning journalist Danny Schechter investigates America's mounting debt crisis, revealing the collusion amongst the lending industry and governme... Read more
In Love with Adolf Hitler (2007)
Director: Isabelle Clarke, Daniel Costelle
Starring: Eva Braun, Adolf Hitler
A unique, compelling and thoroughly fascinating documentary drawing on the vast personal film and photo archives of Eva Braun along with exclusive sho... Read more
In Search Of Greatness (2018)
6.5/10
Director: Gabe Polsky
Through the eyes of the greatest athletes of all time, IN SEARCH OF GREATNESS is a cinematic journey into the secrets of genius. Read more
In Search of Haydn (2012)
7.3/10
Director: Phil Grabsky
Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) was one of the world's greatest musical innovators. His close friend Mozart and his student Beethoven were inspired by him. A... Read more
In Search of Mozart (2006)
7.3/10
Director: Phil Grabsky
To celebrate the 250th anniversary of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's birth this documentary by award-winning film-maker Phil Grabsky ("The Boy Who Plays On... Read more
In Search of Myths and Heroes (2005)
8.3/10
Director: Jeremy Jeffs
Starring: Hosted By, Michael Wood
Author Michael Wood explores four of the most famous myths in the world: Shangri-la, the Golden Fleece, the Queen of Sheba, and the Holy Grail. His j... Read more
In Search of Peace (Simon Wiesenthal Collection) (2006)
6.7/10
Director: Richard Trank
Starring: Anne Bancroft, Michael York, Richard Dreyfuss, Edward Asner, (Voices of)
Michael Douglas narrates this documentary look at the first 20 years of Israel's existence, with a concentration on the origins of the Middle East Con... Read more