What's on DocPlay in January

Here's everything that's streaming on DocPlay in January.

Enjoy a bumper DocPlay summer: rock out with Blur and Pulp, celebrate the cinematic genius of Powell and Pressburger, and embark on grand oceanic adventures.

Made in England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger

9 Jan • Exclusive

Hear Martin Scorsese wax lyrical about how the mesmerising films of two of Britain’s finest inspired his own adventures in cinema. 

Shackleton  •  13 Jan

The true story of polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton and the crew of the Endurance. This epic new documentary streams in magnificent 4K.

Ice Maiden  •  13 Jan  •   Exclusive

Ice Maiden charts the uncompromising determination of Australian Lisa Blair, who became the first woman in history to sail solo around Antarctica. 

Prisoner X  •  16 Jan  •  Exclusive  •  Series

In 2010, a man was found dead in his cell at one of Israel's maximum security prisons. Held in solitary confinement under 24/7 surveillance, the guards didn’t know his name or his crime. They knew him only as 'Prisoner X'. The prisoner’s identity remained a mystery for more than two years, until an investigation revealed the man to be Australian citizen and Mossad agent, Ben Zygier. Digging into the personal and political fallout from his suicide, Prisoner X reveals faults, failures, and systematic silencing by Israel's notorious intelligence agency.

Mister Organ  •  20 Jan

Journalist and filmmaker David Farrier (Tickled) becomes fascinated by the late-night antics of a rogue wheel clamper in New Zealand. 

Blur: to the End  •  23 Jan  •  Exclusive

This all-access documentary captures the emotional return of BLUR, highlighting their new album and sold-out Wembley Stadium shows, showcasing the band’s enduring influence. Blur: Live at Wembley also streams on DocPlay.

Pulp: A Film About Life, Death and Supermarkets  •  23 Jan

Kiwi director Florian Habicht charts the journey of Britpop band Pulp to their 2012 Sheffield farewell concert. Celebrate 10 years of this irresistible and irrepressible music documentary. 

Maurice and I  •  30 Jan  •  Exclusive

A box office hit across New Zealand cinemas, Maurice and I is a powerful and enthralling exploration of partnership, loss and the enduring importance of architecture in shaping and enriching our lives.