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Journalist Afua Hirsch explores how three very different African countries are throwing off their colonial pasts and...
Trace the complex history of classical African-American singers in opera against the background of racial politics...
Archival imagery, home movies, photographs, animation and original interviews create a vivid, colorful journey through...
Egypt captivates us like few other ancient civilizations - but what was it like to actually live there as an ordinary...
Andrew Marr investigates Winston Churchill's lifelong love of painting and reveals the ways in which his hobby helped...
Back for a second season, this series reveals the secrets behind high-profile art thefts of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Bollywood-obsessed Anita Rani goes beyond the glitz and glam to discover the secrets of the mega-successful Indian film...
In 1982,French President Mitterand declared that the site of the notorious Bastille prison would be transformed into an...
This documentary traces the life and work of C.D. Hoy, one of Canada's most famous early photographers.
Casting agent Marion Dougherty had a knack for discovering and casting talent for landmark films - James Dean, Warren...
Iconic director Werner Herzog gained exclusive access to film inside the Chauvet caves of Southern France, capturing the...
Explore the life and career of the world's most famous cellist, Yo-Yo Ma. Through interviews with Yo-Yo Ma and...
From Los Angeles to Vancouver, this documentary showcases the pioneers of West Coast Modernist Architecture and the...
Meet the generation of American singer-songwriters who consider themselves the successors of Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson...
Dance legend Darcey Bussell goes in search of the real story behind the fame and legacy of Fred Astaire.
Dance legend Darcey Bussell explores the life and story of ballerina Margot Fonteyn, uncovering a personal life that...
Ten short films celebrate authors, writing and the book culture that has helped shape BC's unique identity.
What defines a national identity? Is it an anthem? A flag? In the '60s and '70s, these questions were answered by an...
Join pianist Lang Lang as he tours China, receiving the same treatment usually reserved for pop stars. Aside from...
Revisit the roots of some of the groundbreaking music that came out of LA's Laurel Canyon in the 60s, including the...
Professor Joann Fletcher explores what it was like to be a woman of power in ancient Egypt - from the realities of...
Internationally esteemed art dealer Philip Mould and journalist Fiona Bruce investigate thrilling cases of art world...
With the story of three brothers at its heart, this documentary chronicles the rise of Australia's Bangarra Dance...
Garry Winogrand was a documentary photographer who, over three turbulent decades, became known for his images of life in...
In the 50 years since he carved his first totem pole and saw it raised on Haida Gwaii, Robert Davidson has come to be...
Tired of viewing the women in her family as victims of the Holocaust, an elderly painter turns them into foul-mouthed...
Waldemar Januszczak looks at the life and work of an artist who became famous for bringing the Tudor age to life.
An intimate portrait of the life and career of Hollywood screen legend Katherine Hepburn.
Never before has there been such a personal portrait of Leonard Bernstein, as told through his own words. Honest and...
Leslie Caron is one of the last witnesses to the Golden Age of American cinema. Discover the secrets of her work and...
Rembrandt is considered one of the most famous artists in European history, but his work was often misunderstood in his...
The success of Choral Evensong came down to the preferences of a young Queen Elizabeth I, driven by her deep love of...
Canadian architect Raymond Moriyama overcame injustice and went on to design groundbreaking works including the Ontario...
Margaret Mountford travels to Egypt's Valley of the Kings to uncover the story of Harry Burton, the man whose images of...
Actress Mary Pickford soared to fame in the early days of silent film. When talking pictures made their appearance...
Is it possible to be Jewish and enjoy the music of an alleged anti-semite? Pianist-conductor Daniel Barenboim tackles...
Longtime friends Eileen Atkins, Judi Dench, Joan Plowright and Maggie Smith get together for tea and a chat...
When the Totem Pole disappeared from the Haida landscape for more than a century, a 22-year-old carver named Robert...
The defining face of the Arab world in the 1960s, Omar Sharif was a man full of contradictions, who loved playing bridge...
A photographer, a writer and a historian go in search of the location where the Group of Seven painted their iconic...
The story of Magnum photographer Raghu Rai and his 50-year journey capturing the stories of India, told through the eyes...
When the aging Canada Museum of Science and Technology in Ottawa was suddenly shut down in 2014, it took the opportunity...
Cree filmmaker Neil Diamond takes an entertaining and insightful look at the "Hollywood Indian", exploring the portrayal...
Rock Hudson was one of Hollywood's most iconic stars, but behind Hudson's public image was a private life full of...
Many artists and musical forms played a role in the creation of rock, but Native American influence is an integral part...
Andrew Graham-Dixon reveals who the Mona Lisa was, using centuries-old documents and state-of-the-art technology to...
Filmmaker Susan Dangel explores the life and story of Grammy-winning guitarist Sharon Isbin, who broke through barriers...
Acclaimed spoken word artist Shane Koyczan prepares for his most personal poem yet as he embarks on a journey to...
This six-part series showcases innovative Canadian photographers from across the creative spectrum.
Rock star and music aficionado Sami Yaffa journeys to the far reaches of the world to explore how music is the only...
The Bette Davis Story takes us on a psychological treasure hunt for the soul of a person so buried in contradiction and...
Australian artist Leon Pericles is putting on an exhibition of his life's work, but with his wife and creative counsel...
Hollywood icon Errol Flynn lived a short, flamboyant life, but there was a side of Flynn that is less well known - his...
In this six-part series, expert writers and performers will revisit the authors' original manuscripts and letters to...
The resonance of Toni Morrison's work in today's America is explored through her seminal novel, Beloved, and the stories...
This series follows five renowned photographers as they visit traditional communities with whom they have forged ties...
This intimate portrait explores the life of legendary dancer, director and choreographer Twyla Tharp, with a look at her...
Despite her young career, Vivica Genaux is one of the world's leading proponents of the Baroque and bel canto repertoire...
Described as our "our Van Gogh", Thomson's expressive and vibrant paintings of the northern landscape have become iconic...
Largely credited with the introduction of new-wave fashion to the mainstream, British designer and punk icon Vivienne...
This tongue-in-cheek account of Day's turbulent and successful life combines film clips, music and interviews for an...
One of the most powerful and controversial film critics of her time, Pauline Kael championed the New Hollywood cinema of...
An intimate portrait of Canada's most renowned artist and the expansive landscapes that inspired him.
Profiles 12 artists from across the province, including photographer Fred Herzog and musician Sarah McLachlan.
How did an incendiary talent, in his youth the darling of Dutch high society, end up in a lowly rented grave?
The story of Magnum photographer Raghu Rai and his 50-year journey capturing the stories of India, told through the eyes...
Rembrandt's work is often erotically charged, stemming from his reputation as the city's most notorious marital...
Rembrandt's art is much loved and admired, but his remarkable life is less well known. 350 years after his death, his...
When the aging Canada Museum of Science and Technology in Ottawa was suddenly shut down in 2014, it took the opportunity...
Andrew Marr investigates Winston Churchill's lifelong love of painting and reveals the ways in which his hobby helped...