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...
Egypt captivates us like few other ancient civilizations - but what was it like to actually live there as an...
In this moving documentary, producer Ric Burns seeks to explore the meaning and legacy of Adams' life and work.
Art sleuth Dr. Bendor Grosvenor and social historian Emma Dabiri delve into Britain's local museums and country...
Back for a second season, this series reveals the secrets behind high-profile art thefts of the 20th and 21st...
This film follows Basquiat's life pre-fame and explores how New York City, the times, the people and the movements...
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...
The story of a New York fashion photographer whose search for true beauty takes him to Sable Island, where he...
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 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, featuring the...
Professor Joann Fletcher explores what it was like to be a woman of power in ancient Egypt - from the realities of...
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...
In the 50 years since he carved his first totem pole and saw it raised on Haida Gwaii, Robert Davidson has come to...
As he approaches 90, Israeli artist Dani Karavan embarks on an emotional political journey. En route, the complex...
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.
From Ingrid Bergman's youth to her tumultuous married life and motherhood, this intimate and artful portrait...
The remarkable story of a unique group of artists who used photography to launch Vancouver into the fine arts world...
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. Discover the secrets of her work and...
An intimate portrait of the life and career of legendary pianist Menahem Pressler.
Academy Award-nominated director Liz Garbus takes an intimate look at the life, death and legacy of Marilyn Monroe...
The success of Choral Evensong came down to the preferences of a young Queen Elizabeth I, driven by her deep love of...
Mae West achieved great acclaim in every entertainment medium that existed during her lifetime, from a full-time...
Canadian architect Raymond Moriyama overcame injustice and went on to design groundbreaking works including the...
Explores the life of Marlene Dietrich, revealing the passionate artist and political activist beneath Dietrich's...
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.
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...
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...
In the Balkan forest, a violin-maker goes in search of maple trees worth their weight in gold. The magical wood...
The story of Magnum photographer Raghu Rai and his 50-year journey capturing the stories of India, told through the...
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...
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...
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.
The Bette Davis Story takes us on a psychological treasure hunt for the soul of a person so buried in contradiction...
Historian Andrew Graham-Dixon pieces together one of the top ten art crimes of all time - when two thieves broke...
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 -...
This series follows five renowned photographers as they visit traditional communities with whom they have forged...
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.
Profiles 12 artists from across the province, including photographer Fred Herzog and musician Sarah McLachlan.
Love, Marilyn
Expires on Dec 24
Academy Award-nominated director Liz Garbus takes an intimate look at the life, death and legacy of Marilyn Monroe...
Boom for Real: The Late Teenage Years of Jean-Michel Basquiat
Expires on Dec 22
This film follows Basquiat's life pre-fame and explores how New York City, the times, the people and the movements...
High Maintenance
Expires on Dec 22
As he approaches 90, Israeli artist Dani Karavan embarks on an emotional political journey. En route, the complex...
The Art Detectives
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Tatton Park
Expires on Dec 21
Bendor and Emma travel to the grand Georgian mansion of Tatton Park in Cheshire, where there is a mysterious...
Is There a Picture
Expires on Nov 29
The remarkable story of a unique group of artists who used photography to launch Vancouver into the fine arts world...
Chasing Wild Horses
Expires on Nov 30
The story of a New York fashion photographer whose search for true beauty takes him to Sable Island, where he...
Mae West: Dirty Blonde
Expires on Dec 3
Mae West achieved great acclaim in every entertainment medium that existed during her lifetime, from a full-time...