Over the course of the series, we’re introduced to 18 different countries and 18 different customs and rituals that are steeped in beautiful, meaningful and centuries old tradition. This docu-series reveals how these rituals are intrinsically tied to the most important moments in our lives.
A hilarious and investigative look at the long history and major influence Canadians have had on the development of American pop culture. It features celebrity interviews and classic archival images from the very beginnings of Hollywood right through to the present day.
A farmer, an artist, a gardener and a young boy from Senegal have one thing in common: mastering everyday life with the lack of water in one of the driest regions on earth.
Defining a new world sport can be overwhelming. To survive you must conquer not only your competitors, but also your own fears. For these elite Gamers, it’s a long walk from the living room to the podium ~ and they’ll do whatever it takes to get there. This documentary follows three Gamers on their journey to become World Champion.
In the middle of the night, a mysterious woman named Jane comes to the rescue of a man who lost his memory. She leads the two of them on a mission to find his identity.
It’s November in Montreal. Andre Kosinski, a fifty years old cab driver, expects nothing from life. His solitary life suddenly turned around when a young and crying stranger enters in his cab. The young women will seduce Andre that first night; she was simply looking for some consolation.
This documentary is about the dedication and passion of two underdogs attaining the quintessence in their sport. It is about a simple man who was able to accomplish what was not to be. It is about how life took away the dream of that man and how he was able to rebuild it.
Beyond Sight takes interest in the Inuit’s way of life, art, culture and landscapes, both visible and imaginary, in reaction to the opening of the North West Passage. The film transmits the spirit of the place while giving a voice to Inuit denizens and Great North specialists.
An award winning web series that gives young audiences in-depth profiles of figures in the media who have made a significant impact on the entertainment industry.
Whether they are mechanics of agricultural machinery, dogteam drivers or bush pilots, those who make "unusual jobs" are always happy to initiate the host to the rudiments of their job. And the host returns the favor!
This serie recounts the key moments in the history of horse racing. This epic series unveils three great passions of equestrian sport: the love of horses, sports and gambling.
If one dish could define a nation, then for Peru ~ a country internationally renowned for its cuisine ~ that dish would be Ceviche. This documentary is a journey throughout time and cuisine across the Northern coast of Peru to the Amazon rainforest.
Each episode explores the diversity and unique culture of a different world market, revealing the vital role it plays in its home city and the beating heart of the people who have inhabited it for generations.
S01: 8 x 7' | S02: 8 x 7' | S03: 9 x 7' | S04: 8 x 7' & 4 x 48'
Synopsis
This award-winning, live-action scripted series is a fantastic tale about bullying, friendship and putting yourself in someone else’s shoes ~ whether they belong to the class nerd, the school bully, or a fluffy puppet.
The story of The Psychedelic Pioneers is part leading edge medical research and part utopian idealism. Three gifted psychiatrists, in combination with an extraordinarily powerful drug, resulted in one of the most fascinating and controversial periods in Canadian history.
Real Stories. Real People. An award winning, first person documentary series, Landing tells the intimate stories of Canadians with diverse backgrounds.
September 11, 1973: The Last Stand of Salvador Allende
1 x 56'
Synopsis
September 1973. Chile is in chaos. The Presidential Palace is in flames. The nation's most beloved leader, President Salvador Allende, is found dead among the ruins. Relive the dramatic final hours of Chile's last great democrat and the turmoil immediately following his tragic death.
Located near the border with Guatemala, the Mexican town of Juchitán is home to the Zapotec Indians, who have shown remarkable tolerance towards homosexuals.
In each episode, viewers travel with Xinwen. Xinwen, the host and qualified teacher, teaches one Chinese sentence related to the spot they travel to in English as a bridge.
This documentary follows the daily tasks, between the hospital and home, the course inspired by four parents in adapting to this new life, in the long process of resilience.
Aztec, Pyramids of War, a two part series, will document the rise and fall of one of the most remarkable civilizations. Join us as we journey into the fascinating realm of the Aztec nation and its dramatic clash with Iron men from another world.
What’s your wildest dream? To be a movie star? A stunt double, bullfighter or butler? How about spending a year on a sailing ship or breaking-in Spanish thoroughbreds? If you had to choose fame, fortune or passion, which would you pick?
They are adventurous, curious, open and passionate. Having boarded the Trans-Siberian Railway to cross the largest country in the world, Russia, Madeleine and Olivier leave for a new adventure...
