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Shackleton: The Greatest Story of SurvivalShackleton: The Greatest Story of Survival (2023)
The true story of polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton and the crew of the Endurance, told by the only man ever to have repeated their incredible…
DVD $29.95
Squaring the Circle: The Story of HipgnosisSquaring the Circle: The Story of Hipgnosis (2023)Aro Favourite
The story of Aubrey “Po” Powell and Storm Thorgerson, a couple of unlikely London lads who stumbled into forming the coolest art design group of…
DVD $29.95
Elizabeth: A Portrait in PartsElizabeth: A Portrait in Parts (2022)
A nostalgic, uplifting, and modern documentary about Queen Elizabeth II – the greatest British monarch of all time and longest–serving female…
DVD $29.95
GloriavaleGloriavale (2022)Recommended
A moving exposé of human exploitation in our own backyard, which continues within the infamous Gloriavale Christian Community on the West Coast of…
DVD $29.95
LancasterLancaster (2022)
From the team behind SPITFIRE comes the story of the iconic WW2 bomber told through the words of the last surviving crew members, re–mastered…
DVD $29.95
MerkelMerkel (2022)Aro Favourite
A fittingly admirable portrait of the one of the great diplomats of modern times, Angela Merkel, chancellor of Germany for sixteen years, and most…
DVD $29.95
Mister OrganMister Organ (2022)Recommended
A real–life game of cat–and–mouse ensues when Kiwi journalist and film–maker David Farrier ("Tickled") tries to hold an…
DVD $29.95 | Blu-Ray $34.95
ShaneShane (2022)
An authorised documentary about Australia's leading spin bowler Shane Warne, the world famous cricketing legend who tragically passed away in March…
DVD $29.95
Whetu Marama – Bright StarWhetu Marama – Bright Star (2022)Recommended
The inspiring story of Sir Hekenukumai Ngaiwi Puhipi, aka Hek Busby, the Maori navigator and waka builder who was a key figure in reviving…
DVD $29.95
Big DealBig Deal (2021)
Documentary presented by Craig Reucassel, who investigates Australia's billion–dollar political lobbying industry and how it corrupts…
DVD $29.95
Blind AmbitionBlind Ambition (2021)
A documentary charmer about four Zimbabwean refugees who conquer the odds to become South Africa's top sommeliers. Driven by relentless optimism,…
DVD $29.95
FleeFlee (2021)Recommended
Stunning animated documentary based on the story of Amin Nawabi, an Afghan refugee who grapples with a painful secret he has kept hidden for 20…
DVD $29.95
HemingwayHemingway (2021)Recommended
Expansive 3–part documentary on the life of American writer Ernest Hemingway, exploring both his life and his extraordinary writing, which had…
DVD $44.95
I Am Alfred HitchcockI Am Alfred Hitchcock (2021)
A seminal figure in the world of cinema, Alfred Hitchcock produced some of the most famous films ever made. I Am Alfred Hitchcock delves deep into…
DVD $19.95
James & IseyJames & Isey (James and Isey) (2021)Recommended
Kiwi director Florian Habicht's deeply moving tribute to Northland life and aroha in the form of a documentary portrait of Isey and her son James,…
DVD $29.95
My Name is GulpililMy Name is Gulpilil (2021)
A documentary memoir of the late great actor and dancer David Gulpilil, an Aboriginal Australian of the Yolngu people who starred in movies such as…
DVD $29.95
RiverRiver (2021)
Jennifer Peedom, director of “Mountain”, returns with another cinematic and musical odyssey that this time explores the remarkable relationship…
DVD $29.95 | Blu-Ray $34.95
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame StreetStreet Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street (2021)Recommended
A fittingly wonderful doco tracing the history of the ground–breaking and beloved children’s TV show “Sesame Street”, from its inception…
DVD $19.95
Velvet Queen, TheVelvet Queen, The (2021)Recommended
An incredible nature documentary from France as much about the human animal as the animal kingdom. It follows renowned wildlife photographer Vincent…
DVD $29.95
Botticelli, Florence and the MediciBotticelli, Florence and the Medici (2020)
A documentary exploring Renaissance Florence and its astonishing art and culture, centering around the life of revolutionary artist Sandro Botticelli…
DVD $29.95
Breaking BreadBreaking Bread (2020)
Inspiring documentary set around the A–Sham Arabic Food Festival in Haifa, Israel, where Arab and Jewish chefs combine their cultures and food…
DVD $29.95
Dissident, TheDissident, The (2020)
A documentary about Jamal Khashoggi, Washington Post journalist and dissident who was murdered by agents of the Saudi government while working in…
DVD $29.95
Girls Can't SurfGirls Can't Surf (2020)
An Australian documentary about the female surfers who challenged the male–dominated surfing industry of the 1980's, and who rejected their…
DVD $29.95
Helmut Newton: The Bad and the BeautifulHelmut Newton: The Bad and the Beautiful (2020)
Wildly successful photographer Helmut Newton made a name for himself exploring the female form over many decades, and his cult status continues long…
DVD $29.95
I Am GretaI Am Greta (2020)
A portrait of teenage climate change activist Greta Thunberg, which starts with her one–person school strike outside Swedish parliament, and…
DVD $29.95
Ken Burns' Country MusicKen Burns' Country Music (2020)Recommended
Formidable 8–part, 16 hour PBS series by the legendary documentarian Ken Burns, exploring the history of country music and it's cultural impact…
DVD $84.95
Laurel CanyonLaurel Canyon (2020)
Two part documentary series exploring the music and culture of Laurel Canyon and the wider LA rock scene of the 60's and 70's. Features incredible…
DVD $29.95
Mole Agent, TheMole Agent, The (2020)Recommended
An Academy Award–nominated documentary set in a nursing home in Chile, where a private investigator has hired a charismatic…
DVD $29.95
Painter and the Thief, ThePainter and the Thief, The (2020)Recommended
A astonishing art documentary about the Czech painter Barbora Kysilkova, who tracked down and met the criminal who stole her paintings. What…
DVD $29.95
Pompeii: Sin CityPompeii: Sin City (2020)
A documentary exploring the city of Pompeii and its profound influence on culture and art over the course of human history. Provides an evocative…
DVD $29.95
#Anne Frank: Parallel Stories#Anne Frank: Parallel Stories (2019)
Documentary marking the 75th anniversary of the Auschwitz liberation, featuring Helen Mirren reading from Anne Frank's diaries and providing a moving…
DVD $29.95
20402040 (2019)
Structured as a visual letter to his 4–year–old daughter, the director of THAT SUGAR FILM embarks on a journey to explore what the future…
DVD $29.95 | Blu-Ray $34.95
Booksellers, TheBooksellers, The (2019)
A wistful and fascinating behind–the–scenes glimpse into the world of antiquarian and rare book collecting. Focusses on shops, dealers…
DVD $29.95
BrabhamBrabham (2019)
Revealing portrait of Australian icon and motor racing trailblazer Jack Brabham, the forgotten godfather of modern Formula 1 and winner of 14 grand…
DVD $29.95
Camino SkiesCamino Skies (2019)
A Kiwi take on the inspirational experience of six pilgrims who embark on the historic 800 kilometre Spanish pilgrimage known as the Camino de…
DVD $29.95
CollectiveCollective (2019)Recommended
A blistering Romanian documentary following a heroic team of journalists from the newspaper Gazeta Sporturilor who attempt to uncover the country's…
DVD $29.95
David Crosby: Remember My NameDavid Crosby: Remember My Name (2019)
Soulful and deeply personal documentary on musician David Crosby, a founding member of both The Byrds and Crosby, Stills and Nash. A fearless and at…
DVD $24.95
Frida: Viva La VidaFrida: Viva La Vida (2019)
Asia Argento narrates this documentary about the enigmatic, iconic Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, exploring her letters and diaries to present both the…
DVD $29.95
Hail Satan?Hail Satan? (2019)Recommended
Chronicling the extraordinary rise of one of the most colorful and controversial religious movements in American history, HAIL SATAN? is an inspiring…
DVD $29.95
Hermitage: The Power of ArtHermitage: The Power of Art (Ermitage. Il potere dell'arte) (2019)
A documentary about the Hermitage in St Petersburg, a vast museum boasting the largest collection of paintings in the world. Explores the daily life…
DVD $29.95
Iyengar: The Man, Yoga, the Student's JourneyIyengar: The Man, Yoga, the Student's Journey (2019)
Documentary about world–renowned yogi B. K. S. Iyengar, who founded Iyengar Yoga, a form of Hatha known for its rigorous mental and spiritual…
DVD $24.95
Jean Paul Gaultier: Freak and ChicJean Paul Gaultier: Freak and Chic (2019)
An all access look behind the scenes into the glamorous world of visionary French fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier, as he prepares an outrageous…
DVD $29.95
Leunig Fragments, TheLeunig Fragments, The (2019)Recommended
A documentary portrait of Michael Leunig, the cartoonist, writer, painter, philosopher and poet who counts as one of Australia's National Living…
DVD $29.95
Liam Gallagher: As it WasLiam Gallagher: As it Was (2019)
Rockumentary following the Oasis singer as he attempts a dramatic solo comeback, since scaling the dizzying heights of rock n roll fame in the 90's…
DVD $29.95
Memory: The Origins of AlienMemory: The Origins of Alien (2019)
Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the theatrical release of ALIEN, this documentary reveals the untold origins of the cinematic masterpiece –…
DVD $29.95
Mystify: Michael HutchenceMystify: Michael Hutchence (2019)
Intimate rise–and–fall portrait of the charismatic frontman of the mega–selling Australian rock band INXS, who died in…
DVD $29.95 | Blu-Ray $34.95
Oliver Sacks: His Own LifeOliver Sacks: His Own Life (2019)Recommended
A documentary exploring the life and work of the legendary neurologist and storyteller who was famously portrayed by Robin Williams in AWAKENINGS…
DVD $29.95
Ottolenghi and the Cakes of VersaillesOttolenghi and the Cakes of Versailles (2019)
Documenting the collaboration between world renowned chef Yotam Ottolenghi and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, this documentary follows…
DVD $29.95
PavarottiPavarotti (2019)Recommended
Director Ron Howard continues his foray into musical documentary, following THE BEATLES: EIGHT DAYS A WEEK with this in–depth look at the life…
DVD $29.95
PJ Harvey: A Dog Called MoneyPJ Harvey: A Dog Called Money (2019)
Beautifully impressionistic documentary set around the making of PJ Harvey's 2016 album, The Hope Six Demolition Project, shining light on an…
DVD $29.95
Prado Museum, The: A Collection of WondersPrado Museum, The: A Collection of Wonders (2019)
Documentary telling the story of Spain's magnificent Prado Museum, celebrating its 200th birthday. Explores an incredible collection of over 8000 art…
DVD $29.95
The Chills: The Triumph & Tragedy of Martin PhillippsThe Chills: The Triumph & Tragedy of Martin Phillipps (2019)Recommended
An absolutely unflinching portrait of the genius New Zealand songwriter Martin Phillipps whose band The Chills exemplified the "Dunedin Sound" with…
DVD $20 $15, $29.95
Tintoretto: A Rebel in VeniceTintoretto: A Rebel in Venice (2019)
With the enchanting narrative voice of Helena Bonham Carter, a new exciting cinema production celebrates the 500th anniversary of the birth of the…
DVD $29.95
Andre the GiantAndre the Giant (2018)
HBO documentary examining the life and career of pro wrestler André René Roussimoff, better known as Andre the Giant. As well as being one of the…
DVD $24.95
CeliaCelia (2018)Recommended
Inspiring documentary written, directed and produced by former TV current affairs journalist Amanda Millar, which follows the career of Celia…
DVD $29.95
Eulogy, TheEulogy, The (2018)
Australia's greatest, and perhaps most overlooked, classical pianist Geoffrey Tozer is the subject of this documentary presented by music educator…
DVD $29.95
Fahrenheit 11/9Fahrenheit 11/9 (2018)Recommended
Filmmaker Michael Moore examines the current state of American politics, particularly the Donald J. Trump presidency and gun violence, while…
DVD $29.95
Finke: There and BackFinke: There and Back (2018)
Documentary about the Finke Desert Race, an off road, two–day race for bikes, cars, buggies and quads that weaves across unforgiving desert…
DVD $29.95 | Blu-Ray $34.95
In Search of GreatnessIn Search of Greatness (2018)
A perceptive documentary exploring greatness in sport, and what it takes to excel – nature versus nurture being an enduring theme. Includes…
DVD $29.95
John Mcenroe: In the Realm of PerfectionJohn Mcenroe: In the Realm of Perfection (2018)Recommended
Beautifully impressionistic documentary celebrating the career of tennis legend John McEnroe, set at the final of the 1984 French Open.
DVD $29.95
Klimt and Schiele: Eros and PsycheKlimt and Schiele: Eros and Psyche (2018)
A documentary exploring the art world of turn–of–the–century Vienna, where Gustav Klimt and his rebellious protégé Egon Schiele…
DVD $29.95
Kusama - InfinityKusama - Infinity (2018)Recommended
The incredible story of top–selling artist Yayoi Kusama, who overcame countless odds (wartime trauma, mental illness, sexism, racism) to bring…
DVD $29.95
Midnight Oil 1984Midnight Oil 1984 (2018)
A passionate portrait of Australia's iconic rock band Midnight Oil during the year 1984, in which they embarked on a tour promoting their politically…
DVD $29.95
Pick of the LitterPick of the Litter (2018)Aro Favourite
A compelling (even suspenseful) documentary about the surprisingly intensive process of training guide dogs for the blind. The film follows…
DVD $29.95
Pope: The Most Powerful Man in History (TV Series)Pope: The Most Powerful Man in History (TV Series) (2018)
Liam Neeson narrates this six–part series produced for CNN that reveals the history of one of the world's most revered and honoured figureheads…
DVD $34.95
Price of Everything, ThePrice of Everything, The (2018)Recommended
Exploring the labyrinth of the contemporary art world, this documentary examines the role of art and artistic passion in todays money–driven,…
DVD $29.95
RockabulRockabul (2018)
Intrepid Australian journalist and director Travis Beard explores the Afghan heavy metal music scene, and how the long conflict in Afghanistan has…
DVD $29.95
Stieg Larsson: The Man Who Played with FireStieg Larsson: The Man Who Played with Fire (2018)
Comprehensive documentary about Swedish author Stieg Larsson, who died at the age of 50, and posthumously became one of the world's most famous…
DVD $29.95
Studio 54: The DocumentaryStudio 54: The Documentary (2018)
In–depth account of how the world's most famous (and infamous) nightclub, Studio 54, was created by co–owners Ian Schrager and Steve…
DVD $29.95
Tea With the DamesTea With the Dames (Nothing Like a Dame) (2018)
British acting legends Dames Eileen Atkins, Judi Dench, Joan Plowright and Maggie Smith discuss their remarkable lives at Plowright's country home in…
DVD $19.95 $14.95
They Shall Not Grow OldThey Shall Not Grow Old (2018)Aro Favourite
Ground–breaking documentary that employs state–of–the–art technology to transform audio and moving image archive footage to…
DVD $25 $18.75
Water Lilies of Monet: The Magic of Water and LightWater Lilies of Monet: The Magic of Water and Light (2018)
A journey through the masterpieces and obsessions of the "Genius of Impressionism", with Ross King, author of Mad Enchantment: Claude Monet and the…
DVD $29.95
Westwood: Punk, Icon, ActivistWestwood: Punk, Icon, Activist (2018)
Unvarnished account of the grande dame of punk and "enfant terrible" of British fashion, Vivienne Westwood, told in her own words, and through…
DVD $29.95
Becoming BondBecoming Bond (2017)
A unique documentary/narrative hybrid chronicling the stranger–than–fiction true story of George Lazenby, a poor Australian car mechanic…
DVD $29.95
BlueBlue (2017)
Australian documentary exploring our impact on the world's oceans and what might be required to protect them now and in the future. The issues raised…
DVD $24.95
Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr StoryBombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story (2017)Recommended
A revelatory and entertaining portrait of enigmatic Hollywood actress Hedy Lamarr, whose ravishing beauty consistently belied her brilliant mind,…
DVD $24.95
Eric Clapton: Life in 12 BarsEric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars (2017)Recommended
An unflinching and deeply personal look into the life of blues–rock and guitar legend Eric Clapton, told through his own words and songs and…
DVD $29.95
Final Year, TheFinal Year, The (2017)
A detailed insiders' account of President Barack Obama's foreign policy team throughout 2016, their last year in office. Director Greg Barker has…
DVD $24.95
GurrumulGurrumul (2017)
Documentary about internationally acclaimed indigenous Australian artist Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu, who wrote music inspired by his community on…
DVD $29.95
KobiKobi (2017)Recommended
A loving portrait of Swiss goldsmith Kobi Bosshard, widely regarded as the grandfather of contemporary NZ jewellery, made by his daughter, filmmaker…
DVD $19.95 $14.95
MountainMountain (2017)Aro Favourite
A reflective but adrenaline–fueled documentary exploring our timeless enchantment with mountains, in the unique form of a collaboration between…
DVD $19.95 $14.95
My Year With HelenMy Year With Helen (2017)Aro Favourite
With unique access to high–ranking candidate Helen Clark, filmmaker Gaylene Preston casts a wry eye on proceedings as the United Nations turns…
DVD $24.95 $18.70
Romantic RoadRomantic Road (2017)
Leading London lawyer and his wife re–define later life by motoring across rural India in their battered 1936 Rolls Royce, to get to a human…
DVD $29.95
Ryuichi Sakamoto: CodaRyuichi Sakamoto: Coda (2017)Aro Favourite
Beautiful portrait of revered Japanese composer and musician Ryuichi Sakamoto, that captures the unique compositional process of a new work he…
DVD $29.95
SpookersSpookers (2017)Aro Favourite
A delightfully surprising documentary feature about an Auckland "scream park" called Spookers that provides brave hordes of paying customers with the…
DVD $29.95 $22.45
Whitney: Can I Be MeWhitney: Can I Be Me (2017)Recommended
Bearing less of his signature subjectivity, veteran documentarian Nick Broomfield explores Whitney Houston's meteoric rise to stardom, turbulent…
Blu-Ray $24.95
Ants on a Shrimp: Noma in Tokyo Ants on a Shrimp: Noma in Tokyo (2016)
After achieving the rarefied status of the "World's Best Restaurant" owner–chef René Redzepi moves his entire 'Noma' team from Denmark to a…
DVD $24.95
Casablancas: The Man Who Loved WomenCasablancas: The Man Who Loved Women (2016)
John Casablancas tells his own story about his glamorous and star–studded career as founder of the Elite modeling agency in the 1970s, and…
DVD $24.95
Crazy About Tiffany'sCrazy About Tiffany's (2016)
A fully authorized documentary about the iconic Tiffany & Co., told by those behind and in–front of the gold–plated counters, exploring…
DVD $29.95
David Lynch: The Art LifeDavid Lynch: The Art Life (2016)
An essential portrait of film–making iconoclast David Lynch, who takes us on an intimate journey from his childhood in idyllic small town…
DVD $19.95
Family, TheFamily, The (2016)Recommended
The heartbreaking story of an Australian religious sect led by Anne Hamilton–Byrne, a former yoga instructor who harnessed the power of charm,…
DVD $24.95
First Monday in May, TheFirst Monday in May, The (2016)Recommended
Star–studded glimpse into the hectic preparation involved in the creation of The Metropolitan Museum of Art's most attended fashion exhibition…
DVD $19.95 $14.95
I Am Not Your NegroI Am Not Your Negro (2016)Aro Favourite
A hit at the 2017 NZ Film Festival, this astonishing documentary examines the life and work of literary iconoclast James Baldwin. Based on his…
DVD $24.95
Marina Abramovic in Brazil: The Space in BetweenMarina Abramovic in Brazil: The Space in Between (2016)
Intriguing documentary following the provocative and adventurous Serbian performance artist Marina Abramovic (THE ARTIST IS PRESENT) as she travels…
DVD $29.95
National Bird: Drone WarsNational Bird: Drone Wars (2016)Recommended
A chilling expose of America's modern warfare program in which the ethics and possibilities of a deadly new technology are being determined, with…
DVD $24.95
Oasis: SupersonicOasis: Supersonic (2016)Recommended
Highly entertaining portrait of mouthy Brit–pop icons Oasis and their meteoric rise from the council estates of Manchester to some of the…
DVD $24.95
OJ: Made in America (TV Series)OJ: Made in America (TV Series) (2016)Aro Favourite
A hugely acclaimed, definitive exploration of the O.J. Simpson “Trial of the Century” from the producers of ESPN Films prodigious doco series "30…
DVD $30 $22.50
Poi E: The Story of Our SongPoi E: The Story of Our Song (2016)Aro Favourite
An aptly feel–good documentary account of the unlikely pop hit that boldly mashed up "Kapa Haka" song tradition and Te Reo Maori lyrics with…
DVD $19.95
RiskRisk (2016)Recommended
The director of CITIZENFOUR focuses on another political dissident, Julian Assange, whom she followed for six years through controversies and…
DVD $19.95 $10
Why Am I?: The Science of UsWhy Am I?: The Science of Us (2016)Aro Favourite
An internationally lauded four part series that details the findings of a 40–year study by the Otago School of Medicine that follows every baby…
DVD $29.95
Zero DaysZero Days (2016)
Cyber–warfare documentary from the Academy Award–winning filmmaker Alex Gibney, who provides the most comprehensive account yet of…
DVD $24.95
25 April25 April (2015)
An animated take on the tragic 1915 Gallipoli Campaign of WW1 told through the perspective of six New Zealanders who were involved. The voice cast…
DVD $30 $22.50
A Family AffairA Family Affair (2015)
An intimate and intoxicating portrait of the renowned Xylouris family, who have been maintaining the musical traditions of their native Crete for…
DVD $29.95
AmyAmy (2015)Recommended
The compelling but undeniably downbeat story of Amy Winehouse in her own words, featuring unseen archival footage and unheard tracks. From the…
DVD $24.95 $18.70
Being EvelBeing Evel (2015)
A candid look at the great American daredevil Evel Knievel that examines both the myth and his legacy.
DVD $24.95
Cartel LandCartel Land (2015)Recommended
Unnerving documentary follows a group of citizens as they attempt to counter drug related crime on the Mexican–American border.
DVD $29.95 $15
Dark Horse: The Incredible True Story of Dream AllianceDark Horse: The Incredible True Story of Dream Alliance (2015)Recommended
An inspirational and life–affirming rags–to–riches true story of a barmaid who bred a champion racehorse. Set in a former mining…
DVD $29.95
Death in Leon (TV Mini-series)Death in Leon (TV Mini-series) (Muerte en Leon) (2015)
A non–fiction series about the murder of Isabel Carrasco, a controversial politician and president of the Provincial Council of Leon, Spain.…
DVD $34.95
Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of BeliefGoing Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief (2015)Recommended
A lacerating expose of the inner–workings of the Church of Scientology from prolific truth–seeker Alex Gibney. Drawing heavily on…
DVD $29.95 $15
Grand Designs New Zealand (TV Series)Grand Designs New Zealand (TV Series) (2015-2017)Recommended
New Zealand iteration of the immensely popular British design show has Wellington architect Chris Moller taking us behind the scenes of some…
DVD $29.95 $22.45
Ground We Won, TheGround We Won, The (2015)Aro Favourite
A revealing portrait of contemporary manhood as observed through the rites and rituals of a rural New Zealand rugby club made up of…
DVD $24.95
How to Change the WorldHow to Change the World (2015)Aro Favourite
Another absorbing maritime documentary from the director of DEEP WATER that tells the tale of a group of friends who in 1971, in defiance of the U.S.…
DVD $24.95
Louis Theroux: My Scientology MovieLouis Theroux: My Scientology Movie (2015)
Louis Theroux brings his wry charms feature–length look at what goes on behind the scenes of the infamous Church of Scientology.
DVD $24.95
Older Than IrelandOlder Than Ireland (2015)Recommended
100 years of Irish history is explored in this fascinating documentary about 30 Irish men and women who are all over 100 years old. A uniquely…
DVD $29.95
PalioPalio (2015)
DVD $24.95
Peggy Guggenheim: Art AddictPeggy Guggenheim: Art Addict (2015)Recommended
Luminous portrait of the arts patron extraordinaire who transformed a modest fortune and adventurous taste into one of the premier collections of…
DVD $19.95
TomorrowTomorrow (2015)
French actress Melanie Laurent explores hopeful solutions in response to the publication of a study forecasting the possible extinction of mankind by…
DVD $24.95
Where to Invade NextWhere to Invade Next (2015)Recommended
A good–natured comic polemic from film–maker Michael Moore, who this time "invades" a host of European nations in pursuit of progressive,…
DVD $29.95
Wolfpack, TheWolfpack, The (2015)Aro Favourite
A poignant, stranger–than–fiction documentary about the six Angulo brothers, raised entirely within the confines of their Lower East Side…
DVD $20 $15
20,000 Days on Earth20,000 Days on Earth (2014)Aro Favourite
A 24–hour portrait of writer and musician Nick Cave, blending fiction and reality, as it examines the artistic process and the power of the…
DVD $29.95 | Blu-Ray $34.95 $17.50
Banksy Does New YorkBanksy Does New York (2014)
Documentary chronicling the famed street artist's "31 works of art in 31 days" in New York city.
DVD $24.95
CitizenfourCitizenfour (2014)Recommended
Oscar–winning documentary that chronicles the first meetings between whistleblower Edward Snowden and journalist Glenn Greenwald, the explosive…
DVD $29.95
Dinosaur 13Dinosaur 13 (2014)Aro Favourite
Riveting documentary chronicling the discovery of the largest complete T–Rex ever found, and the ongoing Goliath struggles faced by the…
DVD $24.95
Dior and IDior and I (2014)Recommended
Ravishing documentary takes a peek inside the storied world of the Christian Dior fashion house with a privileged, behind–the–scenes look…
DVD $29.95
Do I Sound Gay?Do I Sound Gay? (2014)
Amusing documentary about the stereotype of the gay voice as director David Thorpe, recently heartbroken and anxious over the sound of his own voice,…
DVD $24.95 $12.50
Erebus: Operation OverdueErebus: Operation Overdue (2014)
The tragic yet compelling story of Air New Zealand's doomed DC–10 which crashed into Antarctica's Mount Erebus in 1979.
DVD $19.95 $14.95
Filmed in SupermarionationFilmed in Supermarionation (2014)
Carefully–crafted love letter to the groundbreaking and iconic puppetry technique developed by Gerry and Sylvia Anderson, creators of…
DVD $24.95 | Blu-Ray $29.95
Finding FelaFinding Fela (2014)
Alex Gibney trains his inquisitorial eye on the celebrated musician Fela Kuti, a revolutionary political figure and a leading proponet of Afrobeat.
DVD $24.95
Great Museum, TheGreat Museum, The (2014)
Fascinating glimpse behind the scenes of one of the most famous cultural institutions in the world, The Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna.
DVD $29.95
Green Prince, TheGreen Prince, The (2014)Recommended
Absorbing account of how a son of a founding leader in the Palestinian organization, Hamas, became a spy for the Israelis.
DVD $19.95 $14.95
IrisIris (2014)Recommended
Legendary documentarian Albert Maysles' final film is an insightful portrait of fashion icon Iris Apfel who has had an outsized presence on the New…
DVD $24.95
KorengalKorengal (2014)
Follow–up to RESTREPO picks up where it left off; the same men, the same valley, the same commanders, but a very different look at the…
DVD $24.95
Land of the BearsLand of the Bears (2014)
Set in the wilderness of the Kamchatka Peninsula this riveting nature film follows the daily adventures of five wild brown bears.
DVD $14.95
Last Days in VietnamLast Days in Vietnam (2014)Recommended
An exhaustive, Oscar–nominated documentary directed by the daughter of Robert Kennedy about the final panicked days of the Vietnam War as the…
DVD $24.95 | Blu-Ray $29.95
Nancy Wake: Gestapo's Most WantedNancy Wake: Gestapo's Most Wanted (2014)
The heroics of Wellington–born Nancy Wake, aka 'The White Mouse', are given a pulpy treatment in this doco–drama celebrating the famed…
DVD $24.95
Our Big Blue Backyard (TV Series)Our Big Blue Backyard (TV Series) (Wild South: Our Big Blue Backyard) (2014)
From Northland to Stewart Island, this 6 part series explores the colourful and varied fauna within New Zealand's unique marine environments.
DVD $29.95 $24.95, $29.95
Pantani: The Accidental Death of a CyclistPantani: The Accidental Death of a Cyclist (2014)
A powerful case study on the rise and fall of a Tour de France champion and the corruption at the heart of the sport, this documentary examines the…
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Salt of the Earth, TheSalt of the Earth, The (2014)Aro Favourite
A visually stunning and deeply affecting portrait of Sebastião Salgado, an acclaimed humanitarian photographer, who for over forty years has…
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ScandimaniaScandimania (2014)
River Cottage's Hugh Fearnley–Whittingstall tours the key regions of Scandinavia, exploring our increasing fascination with its crime drama and…
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Takedown: The DNA of GSPTakedown: The DNA of GSP (2014)
A look at the life and career of Ultimate Fighting Champion's welterweight world champ Georges St–Pierre.
DVD $29.95 | Blu-Ray $34.95
That Sugar FilmThat Sugar Film (2014)
Damon Gameau embarks on a unique experiment to document the effects of a high sugar diet on a healthy body, consuming only foods that are commonly…
DVD $14.95 | Blu-Ray $24.95
Today's Russia: A Literary LandscapeToday's Russia: A Literary Landscape (2014)
Stephen Fry presents this overdue reappraisal of Russian literature for a Western audience. Imbued with Fry's characteristic personal touches and…
DVD $19.95
Topp Country (TV Series)Topp Country (TV Series) (2014)
Lynda and Jools Topp hit the road for this food flavoured tiki tour of New Zealand.
DVD $39.95
UtopiaUtopia (2014)
John Pilger looks at the Aboriginal plight and suppressed colonial past of his native Australia in this hard–hitting documentary which renews…
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Anger Within: Jonah Lomu - A Rugby LegendAnger Within: Jonah Lomu - A Rugby Legend (2013)
A thoughtful, respectfully made documentary on the life of legendary All Blacks winger Jonah Lomu, charting his difficult upbringing in South…
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Battle of the Sexes, TheBattle of the Sexes, The (2013)
An entertaining, fast–serving account of the famous 'Battle of the Sexes' match between tennis champion Billie Jean King and her chauvinist…
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BlackfishBlackfish (2013)Recommended
A series of deaths caused by a Seaworld killer whale is used to shed light on harmful living conditions in this persuasive activist documentary.
DVD $29.95
Dirty WarsDirty Wars (2013)
Chilling docu–drama follows journalist Jeremy Scahill and the trail of secrets and lies he uncovers while investigation America's covert wars.
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Gardening With SoulGardening With Soul (2013)Recommended
Heart–swelling documentary on Sister Loyola Galvin, a 90–year–old stalwart of Island Bay's Home of Compassion who offers pearls of…
DVD $19.95
Generation IronGeneration Iron (2013)
A modern day sequel to PUMPING IRON, this new documentary on competitive body building takes a ROCKY–esque approach to its entertaining look at…
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Kill Team, TheKill Team, The (2013)
Difficult but important expose of 21–year–old soldier Adam Winfield's attempts to alert his military superiors to heinous war crimes…
DVD $29.95
Kingdom of Dreams and Madness, TheKingdom of Dreams and Madness, The (2013)Aro Favourite
Priceless documentary on the inner workings of Studio Ghibli and its great 'sensei', Hayao Miyazaki, as he approaches retirement while completing his…
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Mistaken for StrangersMistaken for Strangers (2013)Aro Favourite
Distinctive among rock–docs, this was made by the underachieving, metal–head brother of indie–rockers 'The National''s…
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Muscle ShoalsMuscle Shoals (2013)Aro Favourite
A marvellous and comprehensive celebration of Muscle Shoals, Alabama, the unlikely birthplace and subsequent epicentre of some of America's most…
DVD $29.95
Rewind This!Rewind This! (2013)Aro Favourite
An Aro Favourite carried by our shameless bias, this essential documentary pays timely and passionate tribute to the humble video cassette and its…
Spirit of '45, TheSpirit of '45, The (2013)Aro Favourite
In this illuminating documentary, Ken Loach movingly celebrates the radical changes during postwar Britain under the new Labour government, which…
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Stone Roses, The - Made of StoneStone Roses, The - Made of Stone (2013)Recommended
Dir. Shane Meadows enthusiastically documents the reunion of iconic band the Stone Roses, who were instrumental in paving the way for the Britpop…
DVD $34.95 | Blu-Ray $39.95
Summit, TheSummit, The (2013)
A documentary marking out events surrounding on one of the deadliest days in mountaineering history, when 11 climbers mysteriously perished on the…
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Trials of Muhammad Ali, TheTrials of Muhammad Ali, The (2013)
Excellent, illuminating profile of Muhammad Ali's trials outside of the boxing ring, in particular his fight against being conscripted into the US…
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A Band Called DeathA Band Called Death (2012)Recommended
Forgotten proto–punk band "Death" are rescued from obscurity in this remarkable and spirited story of three African–American brothers who…
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Ai Weiwei: Never SorryAi Weiwei: Never Sorry (2012)Recommended
As he prepares for a new series of exhibitions, China's most famous contemporary artist and dissident is profiled in this superb documentary.
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Charles Bradley: Soul of AmericaCharles Bradley: Soul of America (2012)
Late–blooming soul sensation Charles Bradley is the focus of this powerful documentary charting the singer's road to redemption through music.
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Gatekeepers, TheGatekeepers, The (2012)Recommended
Six former heads of Israel’s Shin Bet secret service agency open up about their work and the state of the Israel–Palestine divide in this…
DVD $29.95
Ian Thorpe: The SwimmerIan Thorpe: The Swimmer (2012)
A fascinating plunge into the mindset of Australia’s greatest and most polarizing Olympian, whose record five gold medal haul is challenged as he…
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Imposter, TheImposter, The (2012)Recommended
An extraordinary account of a French–Algerian con artist named Frédéric Bourdin and his impersonation of an American teenager who returns to…
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Love, MarilynLove, Marilyn (2012)
Hollywood's elite read earnestly from from a box of Marilyn Monroe's personal letters, diaries and private musings that were discovered in the home…
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Searching for Sugar ManSearching for Sugar Man (Searching for Sugarman) (2012)Recommended
A unique, engaging music mystery that follows the late–60's Detroit based musician Sixto Rodriguez, who faded into obscurity in America amidst…
DVD $24.95
Silence in the House of GodSilence in the House of God (Mea Maxima Culpa) (2012)
Prolific documentary maker Alex Gibney investigates the Catholic Church’s outrageous protection of its sexually offending priests.
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Storm Surfers: The MovieStorm Surfers: The Movie (2012)
In the vein of storm chasers, two Aussie thrill–seekers hunt down and ride improbably large waves in this death–defying surf documentary.
DVD $29.95 | Blu-Ray $34.95
Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called QuestBeats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest (2011)
Actor Michael Rapaport directs this compelling documentary on maverick the American hip hop group revered for their innovative fusion of hip hop and…
DVD $29.95
Best Of Palettes Collection, The Best Of Palettes Collection, The (2011)
Intriguing series using the latest in art investigation and video animation to explore the history, techniques and controversies behind some of the…
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BuckBuck (2011)Recommended
A soothing and ultimately inspiring portrait of legendary trainer Buck Brannama, whose compassionate approach to horse rearing inspired the film,…
DVD $19.95
Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's HopeComic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope (2011)
Morgan Spurlock enthusiastically pays homage to the largest and most talked–about convention of its kind, Comic–Con, a mecca for 'geek'…
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From the AshesFrom the Ashes (2011)Recommended
A gripping flashback to the summer of '81 where England's struggling cricket team – spearheaded by a swashbuckling Ian Botham – rallied…
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Inside Child PovertyInside Child Poverty (2011)
Wellington documentary maker Bryan Bruce investigates the appalling level of child poverty in New Zealand, and travels to Sweden to found out why…
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Italy: Love It or Leave ItItaly: Love It or Leave It (2011)
This thoroughly engaging road trip throughout picturesque Italy doubles as a serious critique of a nation beset by various social, economic, and…
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PinaPina (2011)Aro Favourite
A dazzling celebration of the late German dance pioneer Pina Bausch, whose challenging and subversive choreography is performed by those who danced…
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Shut Up Little Man! An Audio MisadventureShut Up Little Man! An Audio Misadventure (2011)Recommended
The viral phenomenon of two aging, foul–mouthed room–mates at each others throats is explored in this wildly entertaining doco, centred…
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UndefeatedUndefeated (2011)Recommended
The perennial losing record of one Manassas High School is turned around by an inspirational football coach in this Academy Award–winning…
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When a City FallsWhen a City Falls (2011)Recommended
Heavy–hearted chronicle of the impact of Christchurch’s devastating earthquakes, and on the lives of its resilient citizens.
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ArmadilloArmadillo (2010)
Dir. Janus Metz chronicles the changing personalities and life–altering experiences of a platoon of Danish soldiers fighting out of the…
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BabiesBabies (2010)Recommended
The first year ahead of four newly born infants from different parts of the world (Namibia, Mongolia, Japan and California) forms the irresistible…
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Disappearing London - Suggs and the CityDisappearing London - Suggs and the City (2010)
Madness front–man Graham McPherson presents this roving history of London’s unique character and charm via the city’s idiosyncratic…
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Exit Through the Gift ShopExit Through the Gift Shop (2010)Aro Favourite
A would–be filmmaker's documentary on renegade street artist Banksy is turned on its head, becoming an expose of the contemporary art world and…
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Force Of NatureForce Of Nature (2010)
Passionate documentary portrait of iconic Canadian scientist and environmentalist David Suzuki, filmed as he delivers his 'legacy speech' stressing…
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FreakonomicsFreakonomics (2010)Recommended
The authors of 'Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist' pass on the baton to six documentarians in this diverse exploration of social phenomena through (and…
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GaslandGasland (2010)
Hydraulic fracturing – or ‘fracking’ – is the incendiary subject of this alarming expose of unsafe drilling practices in the U.S., whereby…
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Home By ChristmasHome By Christmas (2010)Recommended
The director of WAR STORIES returns to the subject for this deeply personal yet affecting docu–drama focusing this time on a single story…
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Just a BeginningJust a Beginning (2010)
An interesting, if unsurprising outcome follows this classroom experiment where a group of French pre–schoolers are educated in the basics of…
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Landscape Man (TV Series)Landscape Man (TV Series) (2010)
An offshoot of GRAND DESIGNS, taking the concept of visionary and unconventional house builds to the garden, where couples are followed through the…
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Love StoryLove Story (2010)Recommended
Ebullient Kiwi filmmaker Florian Habicht creates his own 'New York Story' by turning his camera to a beautiful Russian model and his own creative…
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Nature Of Existence, TheNature Of Existence, The (2010)
After exploring the phenomenon of TREKKIES, Dir. Roger Nygard takes on that age old question, why do we exist, by interviewing spiritual leaders,…
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One Night in TurinOne Night in Turin (2010)
English football's so–called watershed moment – their national team's run through the 1990 Football World Cup – is relived in this…
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Royal Upstairs Downstairs (TV Series)Royal Upstairs Downstairs (TV Series) (2010)
The secret lives of British servants and aristocrats are speculated on this prim history series which takes viewers on a tour of the houses and…
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SennaSenna (2010)Aro Favourite
A thrilling motor–racing documentary on the fast life and times of Formula One legend and Brazilian hero, Ayrton Senna. An exemplar of the…
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Story of Science, TheStory of Science, The (2010)
Passionate overview of the forces that came together to create scientific knowledge. Revealing how scientific ideas have shaped the modern world this…
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Teenage PaparazzoTeenage Paparazzo (2010)
Adrian Grenier, famous for playing a movie star in the spotlight on TV series ENTOURAGE, turns the camera on a precocious 13–year–old…
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Antiques Roadshow (TV Series)Antiques Roadshow (TV Series) (2009)
Current Roadshow host Fiona Bruce presents 30 years of gems, appraisals, and priceless discoveries from the iconic antiques junket, in which everyday…
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At the Edge of the WorldAt the Edge of the World (2009)Recommended
Highly topical film bears witness to the actions of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society as they do their best to scupper the efforts of Japanese…
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Good HairGood Hair (2009)Recommended
Comedian Chris Rock explores cultural identity by way of black America's obsession with hair in this warm and witty social documentary. More…
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His & HersHis & Hers (His and Hers) (2009)Recommended
A collection of straight–talking vignettes informs this sweet, affecting, often witty documentary in which Irish women of all ages talk about…
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Hitler's Bodyguard (TV Series)Hitler's Bodyguard (TV Series) (2009)
13–part documentary series offering a thorough, at times incredible, examination of the men who protected Adolf Hitler against numerous…
DVD $44.95
James May's Toy Stories (TV Series)James May's Toy Stories (TV Series) (2009)
A trip down memory lane with a modern twist: James May, disarming as ever, rediscovers the seminal toys of his childhood, then proceeds to…
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Land of the Long White CloudLand of the Long White Cloud (2009)Recommended
Loveable loose sequel to Florian Habicht’s Kiwi classic KAIKOHE DEMOLITION finds the engaging filmmaker returning to Northland, where hundreds of…
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Last Chance to See (TV Series)Last Chance to See (TV Series) (2009)
Scholar of wit, Stephen Fry, embarks on a round–the–world search for the rarest and most endangered animals on earth in honour of his…
DVD $39.95 | Blu-Ray $49.95
Love The BeastLove The Beast (2009)
Eric Bana directs and stars in this passion project tracing his ongoing love affair with his very first car – a Ford GT Falcon Coupe –…
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Magic of Audrey Hepburn, TheMagic of Audrey Hepburn, The (2009)
An unauthorised sprinkling of the iconic movie star’s feminine charms, this all–too–brief documentary looks at Hepburn’s career…
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Man In The Hat, TheMan In The Hat, The (2009)Recommended
Sam Neill narrates this intimate portrait of veteran art dealer Peter McLeavey, commemorating his 40 years in the business of running an independent…
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Paper HeartPaper Heart (2009)
Cutesy indie combination of documentary and narrative as Charlyne Yi travels America interviewing couples about their relationships. Meanwhile,…
Blu-Ray $34.95
Stephen Fry and the Gutenberg PressStephen Fry and the Gutenberg Press (2009)
Stephen Fry, spectacles donned, investigates the intriguing backstory of Johann Gutenberg, inventor of the world changing printing press.
DVD $24.95
Topp Twins: Untouchable GirlsTopp Twins: Untouchable Girls (2009)Aro Favourite
An adorable, "Kiwi–as" portrait of NZ's beloved folk–singing comedy duo, Jools and Lynda Topp, which also resonates as a ripely…
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Trouble is My BusinessTrouble is My Business (2009)Recommended
Keenly observational documentary about an empathetic assistant principal (Gary Peach) who battles to keep his students in school and out of trouble…
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A History of Scotland (TV Series)A History of Scotland (TV Series) (2008)
A fresh and exhaustive chronology of Scotland's fascinating narrative, full of battles and allegiances, political intrigue and religious conflict.…
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Barack Obama: His StoryBarack Obama: His Story (2008)
Topical documentary tracking the life of the newly elected president of the United States Barack Obama, from meagre beginnings to his steady rise…
DVD $19.95
Barack Obama: Yes We CanBarack Obama: Yes We Can (2008)
Significant documentary outlining the incredible story of Barack Hussein Obama, a man with an American mother and Kenyan father who became a national…
DVD $19.95
Bigger, Stronger, Faster*Bigger, Stronger, Faster* (2008)Recommended
Wannabe ironman Chris Bell spins his lack of conviction and self–doubt into an eye–opening documentary on America’s pervading culture…
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Cocaine Cowboys 2 - Hustlin' with the GodmotherCocaine Cowboys 2 - Hustlin' with the Godmother (2008)
Unglamourous documentary sequel to COCAINE COWBOYS' Miami blow expose tackles the Oakland crack epidemic and its big–time dealer, Colombian…
DVD $29.95
Complete History of My Sexual Failures, AComplete History of My Sexual Failures, A (2008)
Taking self–absorbed, cinema–as–confessional to excruciating extremes, film–maker Chris Waitt turns the camera on himself to…
DVD $29.95
CSNY Deja-VuCSNY Deja-Vu (Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young) (2008)
Riveting, candid and politically charged documentary from Neil Young (pseudonym Bernard Shakey), filmed as Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young crisscross…
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First Australians (TV Series) First Australians (TV Series) (2008)
Landmark Australian series produced by top Aboriginal filmmakers tracking the history of Aboriginal culture and the fraught culture clashes between…
DVD $39.95
Investigator, The (TV Series)Investigator, The (TV Series) (2008)
Probing Kiwi crime doco series investigating six unsolved New–Zealand crimes by delving into the pitfalls of the justice system in our country…
DVD $19.95 $14.95
Louise Bourgeois - The Spider, the Mistress and the TangerineLouise Bourgeois - The Spider, the Mistress and the Tangerine (2008)
At the ripe of age of 98, evergreen French artist and sculptor Louise Bourgeois continues to astound in this portrait of her captivating life's…
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Man On WireMan On Wire (2008)Recommended
Oscar–winning doco about a truly remarkable, one–of–a–kind subject; a cavalier French daredevil called Phillipe Petit who in…
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Metal ManiaMetal Mania (2008)
Music doco that takes the microphone backstage to some of the greatest metal acts of the last fifty years, including Kiss, Angus Young, Motley Crue,…
DVD $24.95
Powerful Noise, APowerful Noise, A (2008)
AIDS, peacekeeping, and the rights of the disenfranchised are front and centre of this inspirational portrait of three women making a difference in…
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Radiohead - The Best OfRadiohead - The Best Of (2008)
Chronological collection of 21 inventive music videos and optical collages of rare singles from the slinking talents of Brit indie–rock kings,…
DVD $34.95
Rubbings From A Live Man Rubbings From A Live Man (2008)Aro Favourite
Film–maker Florian Habicht finds the perfect portrait subject in Warwick Broadhead, a fiercely independent, 40–year veteran of performing…
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Sir Edmund Hillary 1919 - 2008Sir Edmund Hillary 1919 - 2008 (2008)
Towering tribute to the late, great Sir Ed. Includes the documentary ‘Remembering Sir Ed: A Tribute to Sir Edmund Hillary’, an overview of the…
DVD $24.95 $18.70
Stephen Fry In America (TV Series)Stephen Fry In America (TV Series) (2008)
Over ambitious – yet highly amusing – doco series sees beloved Brit comic Fry travel around all 50 states of the USA in a black cab, in…
DVD $79.95
Waltz With BashirWaltz With Bashir (Vals Im Bashir) (2008)Recommended
This striking hybrid animation is an audacious attempt to recall, through anecdote, dream, and documentary, the 1982 Israeli–Lebanon war.…
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World According to Miley Cyrus, The World According to Miley Cyrus, The (2008)
Unauthorised documentary tracking the super fast rise of button–nosed performer and tween idol Miley Cyrus and her overnight success in the…
DVD $19.95
Youssou N’Dour - I Bring What I LoveYoussou N’Dour - I Bring What I Love (2008)
Gifted Senegalese singer Youssou N’Dour performs a series of concerts in this excellent documentary, which also gets to heart of the musician’s…
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Axe in the Attic, TheAxe in the Attic, The (2007)
Two British filmmakers, horrified by the devastation to New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, embark on a 60–day pilgrimage from…
DVD $34.95
Captain Cook: Obsession and DiscoveryCaptain Cook: Obsession and Discovery (2007)
Award–winning documentary that examines the controversial legacy of the great explorer Captain James Cook. Hosted by geographer Vanessa…
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Celebration: Yves Saint LaurentCelebration: Yves Saint Laurent (2007)
Intimate portrait of Yves Saint–Laurent, focussing on the legendary fashion designer's final show, as well as his complex relationship with…
DVD $29.95
Dengue Fever - Sleepwalking Through the MekongDengue Fever - Sleepwalking Through the Mekong (2007)
Political rockumentary follows LA–based band Dengue Fever on their recent journey to Cambodia to perform 60s and 70s Cambodian rock n' roll in…
DVD $49.95
English Surgeon, The English Surgeon, The (2007)Recommended
Remarkable documentary focused on Dr. Henry Marsh – a UK–based neurosurgeon who makes an annual trip to Ukraine to offer free surgery to…
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Garbage Warrior Garbage Warrior (2007)
Revealing documentary featuring eco architect Michael Reynolds who has spent the past three decades creating sustainable housing in the New Mexico…
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Here to Stay (TV Series)Here to Stay (TV Series) (2007)
An enlightening, culturally pertinent reference point for the current make up of New Zealand society, this six part series revisits a number of key…
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How We Built Britain (TV Series)How We Built Britain (TV Series) (2007)
Long–standing BBC presenter David Dimbleby presents this engaging doco series focusing on Britain's architectural heritage in both a historical…
DVD $39.95
I Think We're Alone NowI Think We're Alone Now (2007)Recommended
This portrait of two 'stalkers' of 80s teen pop one–hit–wonder Tiffany is at times uncomfortably voyeuristic, yet it provides raw insight…
DVD $34.95
In the Shadow of the MoonIn the Shadow of the Moon (2007)Recommended
Stellar doco reflects on the true story of American astronauts' expeditions into space and the truly remarkable historic achievement of landing on…
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Lou Reed's BerlinLou Reed's Berlin (2007)
Live recording of Lou Reed's 2006 performance of his underrated 1973 album 'Berlin,' brought resplendently back to life by a commanding Reed…
DVD $29.95
Lovely Rita - A Painter's LifeLovely Rita - A Painter's Life (2007)
Evocative, celebratory remembrance of New Zealand’s Rita Angus, told primarily through a collection of over 300 letters the artist wrote to…
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Mr. UntouchableMr. Untouchable (2007)
Sensational true story of Nicky Barnes, the most powerful New York kingpin in the 1970's drug world, covering his incredible rise from junkie…
DVD $29.95
Planet B-BoyPlanet B-Boy (2007)
Energetic doco follows five B–Boy crews from around the world vying to be top dog at the 2005 Battle of the Year break–dance competition…
DVD $24.95
Super High MeSuper High Me (2007)
Stand–up comedian Doug Benson decides to smoke (and eat) marijuana for 30 days straight and chronicle the side effects in this SUPER SIZE ME…
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Victoria's Empire (TV Series)Victoria's Empire (TV Series) (2007)
Brit comedienne Victoria Wood tours the Commenwealth on behalf of her royal namesake, taking in such old Empire territories as Hong Kong, Borneo,…
DVD $29.95
Young @ HeartYoung @ Heart (Young at Heart) (2007)Aro Favourite
A stirring, crowd–pleasing music doco for ages 9 to 99 that introduces a spritely senior citizen choir known as 'Young @ Heart' who are…
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Agatha Christie's GardenAgatha Christie's Garden (2006)
The life of Britain’s grande dame of mystery is explored in this breezy documentary, taking in Christie's grandson, biographer, and fellow…
DVD $19.95
An Inconvenient TruthAn Inconvenient Truth (2006)Aro Favourite
Stark and compelling warning about the imminent effects of climate change – largely being stoked by carbon emissions from human activities…
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Ans Westra - Private Journeys/Public SignpostsAns Westra - Private Journeys/Public Signposts (2006)Aro Favourite
Photographer laureate Ans Westra takes to the other side of the camera in this insightful, contemplative retrospective of her photography, and…
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Black GoldBlack Gold (2006)
Urgent, surprisingly constructive expose of world coffee trade, tackling the exploitation of third world bean farmers by corporations, middlemen, and…
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Crossing the LineCrossing the Line (2006)
Documentary on the extraordinary defection of James Dresnok, an American military deserter to North Korea in 1962, who now resides permanently in the…
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Freedom's FuryFreedom's Fury (2006)
Sport and politics mix in this gripping account of a hotly contested water polo semifinal between Hungary and the Soviet Union during the 1956…
DVD $29.95
Hunger for the Wild (TV Series)Hunger for the Wild (TV Series) (2006-2007)Recommended
Wellington restauranteurs Steve Logan and Al Brown (of 'Logan Brown') travel the wilds of New Zealand looking for fresh food to turn into…
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Last Resort, TheLast Resort, The (2006)
A modest coastal campground is the site of much dispute and debate in this thorny documentary casting light on New Zealand’s ceaseless ‘land…
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loudQUIETloud: A Film About the PixiesloudQUIETloud: A Film About the Pixies (Loud Quiet Loud) (2006)
Document on lauded alt–rockers The Pixies which revisits the band ten years after their split, through to their 2004 'Sell Out' Reunion Tour.…
DVD $29.95
Love StoryLove Story (2006)Recommended
Belated but worth–the–wait tragi–profile of overlooked cult band Love, whose magnetic black frontman Arthur Lee passed away shortly…
DVD $44.95
Maori Queen, The: 1931-2006Maori Queen, The: 1931-2006 (Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu) (2006)Recommended
Televised tribute to the 'Maori Queen', Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu, on the occasion of her funeral in August 2006, edited down from…
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Meanies, TheMeanies, The (2006)
The history and music of punkish Australian band The Meanies is chronicled in this watchable documentary, which covers much of the Melbourne…
DVD $29.95
Noam Chomsky: Imperial Grand StrategyNoam Chomsky: Imperial Grand Strategy (The Conquest of Iraq and the Assault on Democracy) (2006)
Excellent compendium of Noam Chomsky lectures, with the elder activist contesting America's occupation of Iraq, 'Patriot Acts', dubious…
DVD $34.95
Scott Walker - 30 Century ManScott Walker - 30 Century Man (2006)Aro Favourite
Brilliant music documentary about enigmatic soundmaker and musical genius, Scott Walker, who enjoyed pop stardom in the 60's as half of The Walker…
DVD $29.95
Work of Directors, The - Boxset Vol. 2Work of Directors, The - Boxset Vol. 2 (Anton Corbijn, Jonathan Glazer, Mark Romanek, Stephane Sednnaoui) (2006)Aro Favourite
Directors Label boxset containing the final four music video/doco/shorts compilations in the series. Features the work of Anton Corbijn, Jonathan…
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Anatomy for BeginnersAnatomy for Beginners (2005)
Grotesque but rather fascinating documentary series in which anatomist Dr. Gunther von Hagens and pathologist Prof. John Lee systematically dissect…
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Banana in a NutshellBanana in a Nutshell (2005)Aro Favourite
Having fallen in love with a white New Zealand boy, 27–year–old Liang turns the camera on herself in this thoroughly intimate…
DVD $29.95
Billy Connolly - World Tour of New Zealand (TV Series)Billy Connolly - World Tour of New Zealand (TV Series) (2005)
The special New Zealand segment of comedian Billy Connolly's 2004 world tour, which has the crazed Scot covering the length of the country over eight…
DVD $24.95 $18.70
Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of IstanbulCrossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul (2005)
Turkish dir. Fatih Akin unveils Istanbul’s rich and uninhabited music scene, listening in on the capital’s many sonic threads: a soundscape…
DVD $29.95 $14.95
Drive - Notes from the Wilderness (TV Series)Drive - Notes from the Wilderness (TV Series) (2005)
Cult skateboarder Mike Vallely travels the world on four small wheels to try and understand the meaning of skateboarding culture around the…
DVD $44.95
Elvis by the PresleysElvis by the Presleys (2005)
A comprehensive biographical portrait of 'The King', compiled by family and friends, that features special home movies, interviews and live footage…
DVD $24.95 $18.70
Favela RisingFavela Rising (2005)
Rousing documentary traces the transformation of a violent slum in Rio de Janeiro by former drug–dealer Anderson Sa, who was so shocked by a…
DVD $29.95
Once in a LifetimeOnce in a Lifetime (2005)Recommended
An explosive, tabloid–juicy account of the rise and fall of the New York Cosmos, a fledging team in the American Soccer League who, within the…
DVD $29.95
Real Dirt on Farmer John, The Real Dirt on Farmer John, The (2005)
Rousing doco depicting the hardships of American farming through the eccentric and inspirational cultivator Farmer John. An affectionate exposé of…
DVD $29.95
SeditionSedition (2005)Recommended
Thorough and fascinating doco about the experiences of conscientious objectors in New Zealand during WW2 – particularly the social ostracism…
DVD $29.95 $22.45
Shakespeare Behind BarsShakespeare Behind Bars (2005)
Issues of redemption and reform underlie this strangely moving account of a troupe of male convicts in a Kentucky correctional facility who, over the…
DVD $24.95 $12.50
Work of Director Anton Corbijn, TheWork of Director Anton Corbijn, The (2005)Aro Favourite
A celebrated photographer, particularly in his association with Depeche Mode and U2 (he shot the iconic album cover for Joshua Tree), Anton Corbijn's…
DVD $30 $15
Workingman's DeathWorkingman's Death (2005)Aro Favourite
Astonishing depiction of six of the most gruelling jobs known to man that soberingly conveys the extremes that certain members of the global…
DVD $34.95
Andy Goldsworthy - Rivers and TidesAndy Goldsworthy - Rivers and Tides (2004)Recommended
Visually beautiful, though essentially straightforward documentary on the Scottish landscape sculptor Andy Goldsworthy, who creates his work out of…
DVD $19.95
Colour of War: The ANZACsColour of War: The ANZACs (2004)
Russell Crowe hosts this documentary TV series about the Australian and New Zealand military experience from the 1930s to Vietnam, utilising colour…
DVD $19.95 $14.95
Control RoomControl Room (2004)Recommended
An important documentary that tunes in to the other side of the Iraq War through the "Control Rooms" of both the leading Arab TV station, 'Al…
DVD $20 $10
DogoraDogora (2004)
A filmic mediatation on Cambodia, loosely in the style of BARAKA, for which dir. Leconte travelled to the formerly wartorn country to capture the…
DVD $29.95
Fahrenheit 9/11Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004)Aro Favourite
In his gravest comedy yet, the fearless Michael Moore dissects the credibility of the Bush administration since the election controversy of 2000 and…
Poster (VG) $12.95
Going Upriver - The Long War for John KerryGoing Upriver - The Long War for John Kerry (2004)
Potent, if late–in–the–day study of unsuccessful 2004 US Presidential nominee John Kerry and his Vietnam War experiences. A…
DVD $39.95
Guerilla: The Taking of Patty HearstGuerilla: The Taking of Patty Hearst (Neverland: The Rise and Fall of the Symbionese Liberation Army) (2004)Recommended
An indepth examination of the Californian 'hippie–terrorists', the SLA, who rose to prominence in the 1970s attempting to change America with…
DVD $19.95
John Safran vs God (TV Series)John Safran vs God (TV Series) (2004)Aro Favourite
Ozzie media–satirist John Safran explores religion in the modern world with high irreverance, low humour and agnostic scepticism. Among the…
DVD $29.95
Kaikohe DemolitionKaikohe Demolition (2004)Recommended
A glimpse into the mirth, mayhem and pathos of provincial New Zealand, this concerns a group of unkempt Northland residents who relish their…
DVD $29.95 $22.45
Scared SacredScared Sacred (2004)Recommended
Visiting sites of some of the world’s most horrible stories doesn’t seem like a relaxed night’s viewing, but this doco by the interestingly…
DVD $19.95 $14.95
State of Mind, AState of Mind, A (2004)Aro Favourite
An astonishing effort from British dir. Gordon, who documents life in the closed society of North Korea from the perspective of two young girls…
Poster (VG) $9.95
Take, TheTake, The (2004)Recommended
A feisty documentary about the aftermath of Argentina's disastrous economic 'crash' in 2001 and how a group of unemployed workers attempt to occupy…
Poster (G) $9.95
What the Bleep do we Know!?What the Bleep do we Know!? (What the #$*! Do We (K)now!?) (2004)
A unique and certainly popular piece of 'New Age intellectualism", this follows the travails of a deaf photographer (Matlin) through life and…
DVD $20 $15
Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill, TheWild Parrots of Telegraph Hill, The (2004)Recommended
The unlikely tale of a homeless street musician in San Francisco, Mark Bittner, and his longtime attachment to a flock of wild parrots…
DVD $20 $15
Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial KillerAileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer (2003)Recommended
A compelling 'sequel' to the renowned documentary on the case of Aileen Wuornos, once touted as the world's first 'female serial killer'. Ten…
DVD $29.95
American MisfitsAmerican Misfits (2003)
A unique mix of skateboarding, prankery, skits and interviews – hosted by JACKASS star Wee Man and fellow misfit Laban Phiedas. Much stuntwork…
DVD $29.95 $19.95
Blues Film Collection, TheBlues Film Collection, The (Soul of a Man, Red, White and Blues, Feel Like Going Home, Godfathers and Sons, Piano Blues, The Road to Memphis, Warming by the Devil's Fire) (2003)Aro Favourite
A lavish collection of Blues documentary features made under the auspices of Martin Scorsese. Directed by an impressive line up of…
DVD $69.95 $50
ChlorineChlorine (2003)
Commended documentary covers the hardcore pool–skating scene in the USA, in which emptied swimming pools are transformed into adhoc…
DVD $39.95
Five Sides of a CoinFive Sides of a Coin (2003)
A thorough exploration of the five sides of hip–hop culture: rap, turntablism, break–dancing, human beat–boxing and…
DVD $29.95
Fog of War, TheFog of War, The (2003)Aro Favourite
A perfectly–formed, Oscar–winning documentary about the life and career of Robert S McNamara, who served as Secretary of Defense under…
DVD $19.95 $14.95
Go FurtherGo Further (2003)
A quirky, semi–stoned travelogue that gets on the bus with activist–actor Woody Harrelson and his entourage on a 'consciousness raising'…
Poster (VG) $12.95
Haunting Douglas Haunting Douglas (2003)
Mesmerising exploration of renowned New Zealand contemporary dance performer and choreographer Douglas Wright, featuring generous excerpts of his…
DVD $24.95 $18.70
In Search of ShakespeareIn Search of Shakespeare (2003)Recommended
Presenter Michael Wood and award–winning director Greg Doran investigate the world of William Shakespeare. Using backstage recreations of…
DVD $24.95 $18.70
SpellboundSpellbound (2003)Recommended
Surprise hit documentary that struck a universal chord in following eight high–school hopefuls in their bid to succeed at the American National…
Poster (F) $7.95
Tibet - Cry of the Snow LionTibet - Cry of the Snow Lion (2003)Recommended
Extremely powerful documentary about the 'occupation' of Tibet by China, where the world's last Buddhist state was invaded by the new Communist…
DVD $29.95
Tintin et MoiTintin et Moi (Tintin and Me) (2003)Recommended
Fascinating and probably definitive look at the life and work of Hergé, the Belgian comicbook artist who from the 1930s onwards created the graphic…
DVD $34.95
Adventure of English, TheAdventure of English, The (2002)Aro Favourite
An involving lesson in linguistics, presenter Melvyn Bragg takes us back to the roots of the English language – which found its genesis in…
DVD $19.95 $14.95
Bowling For ColumbineBowling For Columbine (2002)Aro Favourite
Essential viewing from the dir. of ROGER AND ME, constructing another entertaining and devastating critique of the contradictions of the US of A,…
DVD $20 $15
Daughter from DanangDaughter from Danang (2002)Recommended
A moving and troubling documentary about Heidi Bub, the daughter of an American serviceman and a poor Vietnamese woman, born in Danang and raised in…
Poster (VG) $9.95
Decasia: The State of DecayDecasia: The State of Decay (2002)Recommended
Highly original experimental film that achieves a stunning aesthetic and haunting visual poetry by compiling an array of found archival film footage…
DVD $49.95
Michael Palin Sahara (TV Series)Michael Palin Sahara (TV Series) (2002)
Michael Palin takes his most celebrated journey into the vastness and strangeness of our world, here circling through the western and central Sahara…
DVD $19.95 $14.95
Noam Chomsky: Power and Terror In Our TimesNoam Chomsky: Power and Terror In Our Times (2002)
A no–frills TV documentary (made in Japan) in which arch–media critic and philosopher Noam Chomsky, examines the post–9’11 world,…
DVD $19.95 $10
Smashing Machine, TheSmashing Machine, The (The Life and Times of Extreme Fighter Mark Kerr) (2002)Recommended
Intense and strangely moving look at the life of Mark Kerr, the most successful and celebrated combatant in the (now banned) Ultimate Fighting…
DVD $29.95
Stone ReaderStone Reader (2002)Aro Favourite
A treat for devotees of reading, this unique literary quest concerns the dir.'s obsession with an obscure American novel and quest to find its…
Poster (VG) $9.95
You See Me Laughin'You See Me Laughin' (2002)
Doco about the latterday backwoods blues musicians clustered around the Fat Possum label. Includes R L Burnside, Junior Kimbrough, Cedell Davis,…
DVD $29.95
Blerta - The Return Trip...Blerta - The Return Trip... (Blerta Revisited) (2001)Recommended
Less a nostalgia 'trip' than a brilliant compendium of manic moments from New Zealand's 1970's travelling roadshow of anarchic performance –…
DVD $40
Blind Spot: Hitler's SecretaryBlind Spot: Hitler's Secretary (2001)Recommended
The astonishing true story of Hitler's private secretary, Traudl Junge, who at the age of 80 comes to terms with working alongside unspeakable evil…
DVD $15 $11.25
Blue Planet, The (TV Series)Blue Planet, The (TV Series) (2001)Recommended
Breathtaking footage of our planet’s largest feature – the ocean – reveals wondrous worlds within this still almost completely unexplored…
DVD $30 $22.50
Hell HouseHell House (2001)Recommended
Behind–the–scenes account of a small fundamentalist church in Texas whose "Hell House" serves as a tool to literally "scare the hell out…
DVD $29.95
Hip-Hop Nation: Notes from the Underground (TV Series)Hip-Hop Nation: Notes from the Underground (TV Series) (2001)
A comprehensive, but suitably casual tour of the contemporary hip–hop movement and all its various facets: the history, the luminaries, the…
DVD $39.95
HotereHotere (2001)Recommended
Noted documentary on New Zealand's reclusive artist Ralph Hotere, constructed in non–linear, impressionistic style. Seven years in the making,…
DVD $50 $37.50
In Shifting Sands (2001)
A pertinent, compelling though rather schizophrenic film–diary directed by the former Chief UN weapons inspector in Iraq. Exploring the…
DVD $39.95
Ram Dass Fierce GraceRam Dass Fierce Grace (2001)Recommended
A remarkable documentary portrait of one–time Harvard professor Richard Alpert, who in the 1960s began an epic spiritual voyage through LSD and…
Poster (G) $9.95, Poster (VG) $12.95
Freestyle - The Art of RhymeFreestyle - The Art of Rhyme (2000)Recommended
An acclaimed history of rap performance from the early 1980s up till recent years, with emphasis on the art of improvisation. Includes a plethora…
DVD $19.95
Into the Arms of Strangers - Stories of the KindertransportInto the Arms of Strangers - Stories of the Kindertransport (2000)Recommended
Sombre journey into one of the dark corridors of the Holocaust, revealing the stories of Jewish children rescued in the months before WWII from Nazi…
DVD $20 $15
Keep the River On Your RightKeep the River On Your Right (2000)
Pursues the bizarre experiences of one Tobias Schneebaum, a gay NYC artist, who in the 1950s sought to ‘find himself’ in the jungles of the…
DVD $29.95
Metallica - S & MMetallica - S & M (2000)
Michael Kamen directs the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra in an epic accompaniment for heavy–metal gods Metallica. Songs include: The Ecstasy…
DVD $49.95, $49.95
Our People Our CenturyOur People Our Century (2000)Recommended
Major, award–winning series tells the story of New Zealand and its people throughout the 20th century. Six episodes across three…
DVD $34.95 $26.20
RapmaniaRapmania (2000)
A transcontinental coming–together of US rappers and hiphoppers with twin concerts at New York’s Apollo Theatre and L.A.’s Palace…
DVD $42.95
GrassGrass (1999)
A kaleidoscopic assemblage of newsreel, anti– and pro–drug films and interviews that traces the chequered history of marijuana in 20th…
DVD $19.95
Mr Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, JrMr Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr (1999)Aro Favourite
Another wholly idiosyncratic and remarkable work from documentarian Errol Morris, this time with the human oddity factor turned up to a…
Poster (F) $10
New Zealand Wars, TheNew Zealand Wars, The (1999)Recommended
Praised, yet inevitably controversial documentary series on New Zealand's 19th century history, in particular the various land–wars between…
DVD $24.95 $18.70, $69.95 $50
McLibelMcLibel (1998)
The true story of England's most protracted court case that witnessed the all–powerful McDonalds hamburger empire file a libel suit against two…
DVD $19.95
ModulationsModulations (1998)Recommended
Sub–captioned "Cinema for the Ear", this is an enlightening exposition of electronic music – a marginalised yet broadly significant music…
Poster (VG) $12.95
Planet Ustinov - Following the Equator with Peter UstinovPlanet Ustinov - Following the Equator with Peter Ustinov (1998)
Mark Twain's 1898 account of his epic journey around the globe is traced by Peter Ustinov in this part travelogue, part history lesson, which takes…
DVD $29.95
When We Were KingsWhen We Were Kings (1996)Recommended
Dateline: Zaire, 1974, the 'Rumble in the Jungle'. The hype and drama of the Muhammad Ali/George Foreman boxing match is brilliantly caught in this…
DVD $20 $15
War StoriesWar Stories (War Stories our Mothers never told us) (1995)Recommended
Remarkable documentary manages to compel almost exclusively via the spoken word as seven elderly women offer candid yet articulate and boldy frank…
DVD $29.95 $22.45
BaseballBaseball (1994-2010)Recommended
Ken Burns's celebrated documentary transcends its sporting appearance to deliver an elegant and engrossing social history through baseball over 150…
DVD $79.95
Coming Out Under FireComing Out Under Fire (1994)
As America joined the war effort against Nazism and the persecution of Jews, its own military continued to discriminate against gay and lesbian…
Poster (VG) $9.95
Hoop DreamsHoop Dreams (1994)Recommended
Chronicles the 8–year saga of two black teenagers striving for basketball glory in the NBA. Like the British 7/14UP series, this captures…
DVD $19.95 $14.95
Joanna Lumley: Girl FridayJoanna Lumley: Girl Friday (1994)
Considered one of the first programmes to experiment with the celebrity travelogue concept, this vintage BBC series features Joanna Lumley as a 'fish…
DVD $29.95
Search For GlorySearch For Glory (1994)
A vibrant perspective on Africa as a thriving football force, charting the development of the game and its social and cultural significance in a…
DVD $24.95
Aileen Wournos: Selling of a Serial KillerAileen Wournos: Selling of a Serial Killer (1993)Aro Favourite
Brit doco–man Nick Broomfield takes his mike and cameraman to Florida to reveal the strange truth beneath the myth of the 'world's first female…
DVD $29.95
Lip Gloss (1993)
The lives of transvestites, drag queens and female impersonators are chronicled in this revealing portrait that takes you behind the scenes as they…
VHS $29.95
War Room, TheWar Room, The (1993)
Going behind the scenes with the men behind Bill Clinton's 1992 presidential campaign reveals there to be an exact science beneath the media…
DVD $29.95 $15
AtlantisAtlantis (1992)
Luc Besson takes his camera on an exclusive underwater journey through the world's marine life with regular composer Eric Serra on board to further…
Blu-Ray $39.95 $29.95
Pole to Pole (TV Series)Pole to Pole (TV Series) (1992)
Michael Palin's followup to his model travel–series AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS. Here he journeys from the North Pole to South Pole across Asia…
DVD $19.95 $14.95
Maria's Story Maria's Story (A Portrait Of Love And Survival In El Salvador's Civil War) (1990)
DVD $34.95
Michael Palin Around the World in 80 Days (TV Series)Michael Palin Around the World in 80 Days (TV Series) (1989)
The first of Michael Palin's successful globe–trotting escapades follows the scheme of Jules Verne's novel – a circumnavigation of the…
DVD $24.95 $18.70
FutebolFutebol (1987)
A richly informative series of three documentaries about different aspects of futebol (football) in Brazil, mainly centred around the renowned…
DVD $39.95
Cosmos Cosmos (Carl Sagan's Cosmos) (1980)Recommended
Using a combination of special effects and Sagan’s enthusiastic narration, Cosmos covers a range of awe inspiring topics including the origins of…
DVD $59.95 | Blu-Ray $59.95
Unknown War, TheUnknown War, The (1978)
Burt Lancaster narrates this enormous 20–part documentary series on the conflict between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union.
DVD $39.95
Weekend of a ChampionWeekend of a Champion (1972)
A fascinating cinéma vérité project filmed during Formula One's heydays, which eavesdrops on a series of conversations and hang outs between…
DVD $29.95
On Any SundayOn Any Sunday (1971)
Cult documentary on motorcycle racing notable for the participation of bike enthusiast Steve McQueen.
DVD $29.95
WoodstockWoodstock (1970)Aro Favourite
Historical gathering of the world's best rock performers and half a million Americans for an unabashed weekend of sex, drugs, rock and roll and…
DVD $24.95 $18.70
This is New ZealandThis is New Zealand (1969)Aro Favourite
A long–awaited DVD release of the landmark three camera/three projection spectacle, produced by the National Film Unit for the New Zealand…
DVD $34.95 $26.20
Endless SummerEndless Summer (1966)Aro Favourite
Widely popular cult documentary follows two American surfers who trot the globe looking for the perfect wave, even stopping off at Raglan, NZ.…
DVD $19.95
Up Series BoxsetUp Series Boxset (7-49UP) (1964-2005)Aro Favourite
All 49 years of Michael Apted's extraordinary documentary series chronicling the evolving lives of ordinary Brits.
DVD $60 $45
Royal Ballet, TheRoyal Ballet, The (1960)
Outstanding performance film showcases prima ballerina Margot Fonteyn on the stage of London's Covent Garden. Includes extracts from Swan lake,…
DVD $29.95
Mystery of Picasso, TheMystery of Picasso, The (1956)
Famed director Henri–Georges Clouzot gains exclusive entry into Pablo Picasso's inner creative sanctum, observing the master painter at work on…
DVD $29.95
Hooked: Anti-Drug Films from the 30's to the 70'sHooked: Anti-Drug Films from the 30's to the 70's (1935-1979)
Typically alarmist and all the funnier for it this set of nine "educational" shorts never lets research get in the way of putting the fear into…
DVD $49.95
Notre Dame on FireNotre Dame on Fire (022)
A documentary retracing how on April 15, 2019, heroic men and women put their lives on the line to accomplish the awe–inspiring rescue of…
DVD $29.95

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