Mix-and-match from
the AroVideo archives!
Subgenre Sampler
On Denniston (1993)- Dir. Hugh MacDonald, David Sims
- Nicely informative documentary on the West Coast coal–mining town of Denniston, which was notable for its ingenious railway incline access and…
Tangiwai and Wahine Disasters (1993-2002)- Dir. David Sims, John Carlaw
- Released for the first time together on DVD, two in–depth documentaries detailing two of New Zealand's worst transport disasters of the last…
Emperors of Antarctica (1992)- Dir. Max Quinn
- Before MARCH OF THE PENGUINS, New Zealand's own dedicated documentarians 'Natural History NZ' filmed the story of the Emperor penguin's journey…
Gully-ites, The (1992)- Dir. John Anderson
- A slice of character–filled life filmed in our own backyard, this is a heartwarming insight into a community with a unique history, capturing…
See What I Mean (1992)- Dir. Shirley Horrocks
- An interesting and educative documentary about hearing loss and deafness, which follows two sets of experiences: first, of a family who are all deaf,…
Pleasures and Dangers (1991)- A glance at the work and lives of six women artists in New Zealand; Alexis Hunter (painter), Alison MacLean (film–maker), Julia Morison…
Rebels in Retrospect (1991)- Dir. Russell Campbell
- An inquiry into the aims, methods and achievments of the Progressive Youth Movement, Kiwi political activists in the turbulent '60s.
I Want to Die at Home (1990)- Dir. Monique Oomen
- A sensitive documentary about Elizabeth, a woman with terminal liver cancer who chose to die at home. This is the story of her dying wishes,…
Colin McCahon - Victory Over Death (1988)- Dir. Judy Rymer
- An award–winning documentary on New Zealand's most controversial and profound contemporary artist, and the social environment that influenced…
Len Lye - Doodlings (1987)- Dir. Keith Griffiths
- A refreshing paean to New Zealand's best known avant–garde filmmaker (who is equally famous for his kinetic sculptures). Features clips from…
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