Subgenre Sampler
Documentary: 3040 Films to Buy & Rent
Road to Guantanamo, The (2006)
- Dir. Michael Winterbottom, Mat Whitecross
- A searing, politically pertinent docu–drama from the prolific Michael Winterbottom (w/ co–dir. Whitecross), reenacting with…
Rock the Bells (2006)
- Dir. Denis Hennelly, Casey Suchan
- Fly–on–the–wall document of the magic of the ‘Rock The Bells’ hip–hop festival, and the panic that ensues when…
Running with Arnold (2006)
- Feat. Arnold Schwarzenegger
- One–sided political doco following the ascent of muscle–head actor Arnie through the ranks of right–wing government to become the…
Salzburg Festival, The (2006)
- Dir. Tony Palmer
- An epic and detailed look at the world's most revered classical music festival, which takes place annually in Mozart's birthplace, the Austrian town…
Sci-Fi Boys, The (2006)
- Dir. Paul Davids
Feat. Peter Jackson
- Charming doco that charts the evolution of science fiction films from stop motion B movies to blockbusters, and the influence that the pioneers of…
Scott Walker - 30 Century Man (2006)
- Dir. Steven Kijak
- Brilliant music documentary about enigmatic soundmaker and musical genius, Scott Walker, who enjoyed pop stardom in the 60's as half of The Walker…
Secret History of 9/11, The (2006)
- Dir. Terrence McKenna
- A serious–minded Canadian television documentary which details the lead–up to the 9/11 attacks on the NYC World Trade Centre, including…
Secret, The (2006)
- Dir. Drew Heriot
- In repackaging the ‘Law of Attraction’ theory for a New Age audience, Abraham (aka Esther Hicks) affirms the power of positive thinking, reviving…
Shackleton and Scott - Rivals for the Pole (2006)
- The intense 'polar' rivalry of Shackleton and Scott is relived in this documentary of the two explorers’ fatal trajectory towards the South Pole.…
Sharkwater (2006)
- Dir. Rob Stewart
- Worthwhile documentary filmed in the shark rich waters of the world that aims to dispel human's inherent fear of sharks and demonstrate the important…