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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
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
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
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
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
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…
DVD $25 $18.75
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…
DVD $29.95, $29.95
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…
DVD $24.95, $24.95
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…
DVD $24.95 $18.70
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
South (TV Series) South (TV Series) (2009)
Another "love story" from intrepid broadcaster Marcus Lush, who this time explores the South Island of New Zealand, an area he fell in love with…
DVD $24.95 $18.70
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
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…
DVD $25 $18.75
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…
DVD $19.95 $14.95, $19.95 $14.95
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
A History of Britain (TV Series)A History of Britain (TV Series) (2002)Recommended
The complete series of Simon Schama's accessible, but provocative look at British history from 3000 BC to 2000 AD. Disc 1 – Beginnings,…
DVD $99.95 $50
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
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
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
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
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

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