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Little Richard: I Am Everything (2023): A fabulous documentary that gives long–overdue credit to the man who blazed the trail for rock 'n' roll sound and showmanship when he burst…; DVD $34.95
Gloriavale (2022): 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
Mister Organ (2022): 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
Whetu Marama – Bright Star (2022): 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
Ennio: The Maestro (2021): A celebration of the life and legacy of the legendary Italian composer Ennio Morricone, anchored around an interview with film–maker Giuseppe…; DVD $29.95
Flee (2021): 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
Hemingway (2021): 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
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street (2021): 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, The (2021): 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
Mole Agent, The (2020): 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, The (2020): 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
Collective (2019): 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
Hail Satan? (2019): 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
Leunig Fragments, The (2019): 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
Oliver Sacks: His Own Life (2019): 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
Pavarotti (2019): 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
The Chills: The Triumph & Tragedy of Martin Phillipps (2019): An absolutely unflinching portrait of the genius New Zealand songwriter Martin Phillipps whose band The Chills exemplified the "Dunedin Sound" with…; DVD $29.95
Celia (2018): Inspiring documentary written, directed and produced by former TV current affairs journalist Amanda Millar, which follows the career of Celia…; DVD $29.95
Fahrenheit 11/9 (2018): Filmmaker Michael Moore examines the current state of American politics, particularly the Donald J. Trump presidency and gun violence, while…; DVD $29.95
John Mcenroe: In the Realm of Perfection (2018): Beautifully impressionistic documentary celebrating the career of tennis legend John McEnroe, set at the final of the 1984 French Open.; DVD $29.95
Price of Everything, The (2018): 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~~ $15, $29.95
Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story (2017): 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 Bars (2017): 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
Kobi (2017): 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
heART of the matter, The (2016): A valuable historical documentary tracing the remarkable shifts in educational philosophy in New Zealand during the post WWII years, in which…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Grand Designs New Zealand (TV Series) (2015-2017): 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
Older Than Ireland (2015): 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
Peggy Guggenheim: Art Addict (2015): 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
Citizenfour (2014): Oscar–winning documentary that chronicles the first meetings between whistleblower Edward Snowden and journalist Glenn Greenwald, the explosive…; DVD $29.95
Dior and I (2014): 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
Keep on Keepin' On (2014): Infectious documentary that follows jazz legend Clark Terry over four years to document the mentorship between Terry and 23–year–old…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Gardening With Soul (2013): 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~~ $14.95
Searching for Sugar Man (Searching for Sugarman) (2012): 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~~ $15, $24.95 | Blu-Ray $34.95
Buck (2011): A soothing and ultimately inspiring portrait of legendary trainer Buck Brannama, whose compassionate approach to horse rearing inspired the film,…; DVD $19.95
Shut Up Little Man! An Audio Misadventure (2011): The viral phenomenon of two aging, foul–mouthed room–mates at each others throats is explored in this wildly entertaining doco, centred…; DVD $29.95
Undefeated (2011): The perennial losing record of one Manassas High School is turned around by an inspirational football coach in this Academy Award–winning…; DVD ~~$29.95~~ $19.95
When a City Falls (2011): Heavy–hearted chronicle of the impact of Christchurch’s devastating earthquakes, and on the lives of its resilient citizens.; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Home By Christmas (2010): The director of WAR STORIES returns to the subject for this deeply personal yet affecting docu–drama focusing this time on a single story…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Love Story (2010): Ebullient Kiwi filmmaker Florian Habicht creates his own 'New York Story' by turning his camera to a beautiful Russian model and his own creative…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Good Hair (2009): Comedian Chris Rock explores cultural identity by way of black America's obsession with hair in this warm and witty social documentary. More…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
His & Hers (His and Hers) (2009): A collection of straight–talking vignettes informs this sweet, affecting, often witty documentary in which Irish women of all ages talk about…; DVD ~~$29.95~~ $15
Land of the Long White Cloud (2009): Loveable loose sequel to Florian Habicht’s Kiwi classic KAIKOHE DEMOLITION finds the engaging filmmaker returning to Northland, where hundreds of…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Man In The Hat, The (2009): Sam Neill narrates this intimate portrait of veteran art dealer Peter McLeavey, commemorating his 40 years in the business of running an independent…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Trouble is My Business (2009): Keenly observational documentary about an empathetic assistant principal (Gary Peach) who battles to keep his students in school and out of trouble…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Man On Wire (2008): Oscar–winning doco about a truly remarkable, one–of–a–kind subject; a cavalier French daredevil called Phillipe Petit who in…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Waltz With Bashir (Vals Im Bashir) (2008): This striking hybrid animation is an audacious attempt to recall, through anecdote, dream, and documentary, the 1982 Israeli–Lebanon war.…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Andrew Marr's The History of Modern Britain (TV Series) (2007): Political commentator Andrew Marr turns his astute focus on the key events that have shaped British society since the end of WWII, including the…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Hunger for the Wild (TV Series) (2006-2007): Wellington restauranteurs Steve Logan and Al Brown (of 'Logan Brown') travel the wilds of New Zealand looking for fresh food to turn into…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15, ~~$20~~ $15
Maori Queen, The: 1931-2006 (Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu) (2006): Televised tribute to the 'Maori Queen', Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu, on the occasion of her funeral in August 2006, edited down from…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Leonard Cohen - I'm Your Man (2005): A fittingly sublime homage documentary to the stately Leonard Cohen, based around the tribute concert held in his honour at the Sydney Opera House in…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Once in a Lifetime (2005): 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
Kaikohe Demolition (2004): 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 Sacred (2004): 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
Take, The (2004): 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
Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill, The (2004): 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
Spellbound (2003): 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
Daughter from Danang (2002): 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 Decay (2002): 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
Smashing Machine, The (The Life and Times of Extreme Fighter Mark Kerr) (2002): 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
Blerta - The Return Trip... (Blerta Revisited) (2001): 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 Secretary (2001): 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) (2001): Breathtaking footage of our planet’s largest feature – the ocean – reveals wondrous worlds within this still almost completely unexplored…; DVD ~~$30~~ $22.50
Ram Dass Fierce Grace (2001): 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
Modulations (1998): Sub–captioned "Cinema for the Ear", this is an enlightening exposition of electronic music – a marginalised yet broadly significant music…; Poster (VG) $12.95
When We Were Kings (1996): 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 ~~$19.95~~ $14.95, $19.95
War Stories (War Stories our Mothers never told us) (1995): Remarkable documentary manages to compel almost exclusively via the spoken word as seven elderly women offer candid yet articulate and boldy frank…; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Baseball (1994-2010): Ken Burns's celebrated documentary transcends its sporting appearance to deliver an elegant and engrossing social history through baseball over 150…; DVD $79.95
Hoop Dreams (1994): 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
Cosmos (Carl Sagan's Cosmos) (1980): 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
World At War, The (1973): Epic – both in length and scope – series that comprehensively examines the second World War. Assembling a vast array of rare footage and…; Blu-Ray $109.95

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