Arts
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....
Astronaut Alan Bean documents the Apollo missions through out-of-this-world paintings.
Archival imagery, home movies, photographs, animation and original interviews create a vivid, colorful journey...
Andrew Graham-Dixon travels throughout the country, exploring the historical context of Chinese art and revealing...
Andrew Graham-Dixon dissects the art of Scandinavia, and tells the story of how the different countries and their...
Back for a second season, this series reveals the secrets behind high-profile art thefts of the 20th and 21st...
With sculptures in major cities around the world and millions of people enjoying his exhibitions annually, Fernando...
In 1982,French President Mitterand declared that the site of the notorious Bastille prison would be transformed into...
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,...
Iconic director Werner Herzog gained exclusive access to film inside the Chauvet caves of Southern France, capturing...
Explore the life and career of the worlds 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...
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, featuring the...
Professor Joann Fletcher explores what it was like to be a woman of power in ancient Egypt.
Garry Winogrand was a renowned documentary photographer who over three turbulent decades became known for his...
In the 50 years since he carved his first totem pole and saw it raised on Haida Gwaii, Robert Davidson has come to...
Tired of viewing the women in her family as victims of the Holocaust, an elderly painter turns them into foul-...
Waldemar Januszczak looks at the life and work of an artist who became famous for bringing the Tudor age to life.
In an interview he gave before his death, late Canadian painter Jack Bush talks about his life, his work, and the...
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. Now, discover the secrets of her...
An intimate portrait of the life and career of legendary pianist Menahem Pressler.
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...
DA Pennebaker's classic concert doc captures the vibe of the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival, whose memorable acts...
Is it possible to be Jewish and enjoy the music of an alleged anti-semite? Pianist-conductor Daniel Barenboim...
A look at the history of neon, tracing its developments in art, architecture and commerce.
This film documents conversations between actresses Eileen Atkins, Judi Dench, Joan Plowright, and Maggie Smith,...
When the Totem Pole disappeared from the Haida landscape for more than a century, a 22-year-old carver named Robert...
Brazil has many famous forms of art, but perhaps the most famous of all is samba. Join Martinho Da Vila on a journey...
The iconic works of The Group of Seven artists are so familiar to millions of Canadians, but few are familiar with...
Cree filmmaker Neil Diamond takes an entertaining and insightful look at the "Hollywood Indian", exploring the...
Many artists and musical forms played a role in the creation of rock, but Native American influence is an integral...
In this six-part series, expert writers and performers will revisit the authors' original manuscripts and letters to...
Filmmaker Susan Dangel explores the life and story of Grammy-winning guitarist Sharon Isbin, who broke through...
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...
Australian artist Leon Pericles is putting on an exhibition of his life's work, but with his wife and creative...
Follow 29 of the worlds most promising pianists as they descend upon Forth Worth, Texas for the Van Cliburn...
Hollywood icon Errol Flynn lived a short, flamboyant life, but there was a side of Flynn that is less well known -...
Cultural historian Gus Casely-Hayford meets up with celebrities for walks through the landscapes that inspired some...
Cultural historian Gus Casely-Hayford meets up with celebrities for walks through the landscapes that inspired some...
This series follows five renowned photographers as they visit traditional communities with whom they have forged...
Art historian Sona Datta explores the glorious artwork of three very different cultures, places and dynasties that...
This intimate portrait explores the life of legendary dancer, director and choreographer Twyla Tharp, with a look at...
Despite her young career, Vivica Genaux is one of the world's leading proponents of the Baroque and bel canto...
Described as our "our Van Gogh", Thomson's expressive and vibrant paintings of the northern landscape have become...
Largely credited with the introduction of new-wave fashion to the mainstream, British designer and punk icon...
One of the most powerful and controversial film critics of her time, Pauline Kael championed the New Hollywood...
An intimate portrait of Canada's most renowned artist and the expansive landscapes that inspired him.
What's the role of an artist in society? Directors Tara Hungerford and Eric Hogan ask renowned BC artists and...
Andrew ends his art-filled journey in Sweden, home of IKEA and the tradition of brilliant furniture design. Sweden's...
Helena Bonham Carter embarks on a journey with Gus Casely-Hayford in the footsteps of one of her teenage heroes,...
Monterey Pop
Expires on Sep 10
DA Pennebaker's classic concert doc captures the vibe of the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival, whose memorable acts...
Tate Britain's Great British Walks
E5
Hogarth
Expires on Aug 17
Writer and radio DJ Danny Baker joins art curator Gus Casely-Hayford for a romp around London through the works of...
The Art of China
E2
The Art of China
Expires on Aug 17
Andrew Graham-Dixon travels to the Yellow Mountains in southern China to understand the power of Chinese landscape...
Treasures of the Indus
E3
Of Gods & Men
Expires on Aug 19
In a journey across Tamil Nadu, Sona Datta traces the development of the Hindu religion from its origins as an...