Subgenre Sampler
New Zealand > Documentary: 293 Films to Buy & Rent
Third Richard, The (2008)
- Dir. Danny Mulheron, Sarah Stretton
- A labour of love for actor–director Danny Mulheron, this explores the life and music of his unheralded grandfather, Richard Fuchs, a gifted…
Wahine Disaster, The (2008)
- Commemorative documentary to mark forty years since the Wahine passenger ferry struck Barrett Reef in Wellington Harbour, killing 51 people.…
Yes That's Me - Dave Murphy Plays the Blues (2008)
- Dir. Costa Botes
- Intimate Wellington–based biopic following Kiwi blues performer Dave Murphy as he is given the opportunity to record at Braeburn Recording…
A Civilised Society (2007)
- Dir. Alister Barry
- Documentarian Alister Barry concludes his loose trilogy on New Right economic policies with this impassioned plea for the standards of public…
Antonello and the Architect (2007)
- Dir. Tony Hiles
- A fitting tribute to Wellington architect Bill Toomath (whose associations include the likes of I.M. Pei), dir. Tony Hiles backdrops the…
Big Picture, The (TV Series) (2007)
- Commentator Hamish Keith brings New Zealand’s imposing arts history down to earth in this appealing, highly accessible reappraisal of everything…
Cowboys and Communists (Cowboys & Communists) (2007)
- Dir. Jess Feast
- Engaging culture documentary centred on a risque East Berlin bar and eatery (known as White Trash Fast Food), operated by an ex–pat 'cowboy'…
Equator (Power of the Sun, Challenge of the Cold) (2007)
- Stunning NHNZ production exploring six areas of the planet that exist along the equator and the effect this location has on the flora and fauna of…
Flightless: Bill Hammond's Cure for Being Kiwi (2007)
- Dir. Alan D'Arcy Erson
Feat. Ian Hughes
- An intriguing blend of drama and documentary are used to tell the story of an everyman who's life is falling apart at the seams when he is…
Gravy, The (TV Series) (2007)
- Insightful local arts magazine–style series made by Sticky Pictures for the now defunct TVNZ 7 channel that was a “30 minute tour through…