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"
JFK: The Kennedy Assassination: 24 Hours After (2009)
8/10
The moments and hours after JFK's tragic assassination were some of the most formative and important for the U.S., but the true story has rarely, and... Read more
Jig (2011)
6.7/10
Director: Sue Bourne
Hoping to make as big of a splash on the Irish dance scene as Michael Flatley did, participants in the 40th Irish Dancing World Championships prepare... Read more
Jimmy Barnes: Working Class Boy (2018)
Director: Mark Joffe
Based on Barnes' memoir of the same name, this documentary tells the story of his childhood survival in the slums of Glasgow, immigration to Australia... Read more
Jimmy Cliff: Moving On (1996)
Director: Francois Bergeron
Starring: Jimmy Cliff
In this unique and candid film, reggae artist Jimmy Cliff returns to his Jamaican roots, performing a thought-provoking selection of his greatest hits... Read more
Jiro Dreams of Sushi (2011)
7.9/10
Director: David Gelb
An acclaimed documentary that focuses on 85-year-old Jiro Ono, considered by many to be the world's greatest sushi chef. He is the proprietor of Sukiy... Read more
Jisoe (2005)
8.2/10
Director: Eddie Martin
Centred around the troubled life of Melbourne graffiti artist, Justin Hughes, aka Jisoe, this provocatively candid documentary explores an ignored und... Read more
Joan of Arc: Soldier Saint (1996)
6.7/10
The remarkable Maid of Orleans is the subject of this documentary that traces her brief, though bright, existence from her village upbringing, to her... Read more
John Ford Goes To War (2002)
6.2/10
Starring: Oliver Stone, Peter Bogdanovich, Leonard Maltin, Narrated by, Kris Kristofferson
The World War II films of legendary director John Ford are the focus of this insightful documentary narrated by Kris Kristofferson. Highlighting excer... Read more
John Osborne and the Gift Of Friendship (2006)
8.8/10
Director: Tony Palmer
Starring: John Osborne
In 1956 John Osborne forever changed the look of British theatre with his emotionally charged play "Look Back in Anger". Acclaimed director Tony Palme... Read more
John Pilger's Australia (1988)
Starring: John Pilger
John Pilger's impressive 35-year career as an investigative journalist has seen him uncover the grisly truth behind numerous injustices and conflicts... Read more