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"
Jackie Chan: My Stunts (1999)
7.6/10
Director: Jackie Chan
Starring: Jackie Chan, Ken Lo, Mars
A documentary where Jackie Chan and his stuntman team show you the secrets of some of the great stunts they do in films. The film also takes you on th... Read more
Jacques Cousteau: Voyage to the Edge of the World (1976)
8.6/10
Director: Philippe Cousteau
Starring: Jacques Cousteau
On his ship "Calypso," as well as in a submarine, Jacques Cousteau and his crew sail from South America and travel to Antarctica. They explore islands... Read more
James Cameron's Deepsea Challenge (2014)
Director: John Bruno, Ray Quint, Andrew Wight
Starring: James Cameron, Frank Lotto, Lachlan Woods
James Cameron, explorer and Academy Award-winning filmmaker, now brings his greatest adventure to the screen. James Cameron is no ordinary man. Alr... Read more
James Dean Forever Young (2005)
7.5/10
Director: Michael J Sheridan
Starring: James Dean
Documentary of the brief but memorable career of the now iconic James Dean. Narrated by Martin Sheen, the film focuses much attention on his early wor... Read more
James May on the Moon (2009)
8.2/10
Director: Paul King
Starring: James May
With his unique blend of energy and enquiry, James May takes an exhilarating look at the historic moon missions. James talks to astronauts, learning a... Read more
James May's 20th Century (2007)
7.9/10
Starring: James May
Motoring journalist and 'Top Gear' presenter James May discovers how inventors and their inventions changed the way we live our lives in the 20th cent... Read more
James May's Toy Stories (2009)
Director: Alexander Dunlop, Graham Strong, Paul Buller
Starring: John Carroll, James May, Edwina Currie, Michael Inberg, Jim Gamble
James May is a man on a mission: he wants to get kids out of their bedrooms and away from their games consoles, he wants to drag parents off their bac... Read more
Jane (2017)
7.8/10
Director: Brett Morgen
Using a trove of never-before-seen footage, the film tells the story of Jane Goodall's early explorations and research in Tanzania, focusing on her gr... Read more
Jane Austen's Works (2005)
Though she hasn't written a word in 190 years, Jane Austen is one of the world's most famous authors and her works are still hugely popular today, bot... Read more
Janis (1974)
7.8/10
Director: Howard Alk, Seaton Findlay
Starring: Janis Joplin
The short and electrifying career of singer Janis Joplin is chronicled in this biographical documentary. Using family photos, interviews and concert c... Read more