Subgenre Sampler
Rental > Documentary: 2956 Films to Rent
Black, White and Gray (2007)
- Dir. James Crump
- Stilted documentary investigating the relationship between controversial photographers Sam Wagstaff and Robert Mapplethorpe and their influence on…
Blindsight (2007)
- Dir. Lucy Walker
- Riveting doco follows the travails of six blind Tibetan teenagers in their attempt to scale the 23,000–foot Lhakpa Ri – neighbour to Mt…
Bossa Nova - The Sound that Seduced the World (2007)
- Rio–based doco tracing the rise of the sultry 'bossa nova' sound, featuring interviews with influential musos from the time and rare music…
Bra Boys (2007)
- Dir. Sunny Abberton
- Potent documentary that concerns itself with the cultural evolution and social struggle of a group of surfers from the Sydney suburb of Maroubra.…
Captain Cook: Obsession and Discovery (2007)
- Award–winning documentary that examines the controversial legacy of the great explorer Captain James Cook. Hosted by geographer Vanessa…
Cat Dancers (2007)
- Dir. Harris Fishman
- Strangely compelling portrait of a pre–Siegfried and Roy act, who tragically added wild cats to their routine. Somewhat in the tradition of…
Celebration: Yves Saint Laurent (2007)
- Dir. Olivier Meyrou
- Intimate portrait of Yves Saint–Laurent, focussing on the legendary fashion designer's final show, as well as his complex relationship with…
Changing Climates (Changing Climates, Changing Times) (2007)
- Dir. Marion Milne
- Docu–drama predicting how global warming will impact different social groups around the world in the year 2100.
Although visually striking,…
Chicago 10 (2007)
- Dir. Brett Morgen
- Unique documentary that splices together archival footage and motion–capture animation to recreate the infamous trial of anti–war…
Choir, The (2007)
- Dir. Michael Davie
- Johannesburg's largest and most notorious prison is the setting for this inspiring documentary, which follows the fortunes of a convict choir who…