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Peeks inside the studios and homes of artisans on Gabriola Island, painting a powerful portrait of their craft, way of...
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...
Poet Al Purdy's cabin became a mecca for the pioneers of Canadian literature, and now after his passing, art communities...
Born in 1873, Alice Guy was the world's first female director, making nearly a thousand films on both sides of the...
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...
Back for a second season, this series reveals the secrets behind high-profile art thefts of the 20th and 21st centuries.
A glimpse of the real Marilyn Monroe is revealed through the interviews she gave, books she wrote and the fragments she...
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...
Fiercely independent, Georgia O'Keeffe carved out a special place for herself in the art of the 20th century with her...
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.
One of music's most notorious rebels, Johnny Cash, is celebrated through his greatest songs and the perspectives of...
An intimate portrait of the life and career of Hollywood screen legend Katharine 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...
The success of Choral Evensong came down to the preferences of a young Queen Elizabeth I, driven by her deep love of...
Waldemar Januszczak explores the golden age of American art: when it became indisputably American and indisputably great...
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...
A journey through the life of poet, writer and activist Maya Angelou, who inspired generations with her bold, deeply...
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...
Haida artist Christopher Auchter revisits a monumental event in 1969, when a visionary young artist, Robert Davidson...
The defining face of the Arab world in the 1960s, movie star Omar Sharif was a man full of contradictions, who loved...
A photographer, a writer and a historian go in search of the location where the Group of Seven painted their iconic...
Drop into the studios of thirteen Indigenous artists as they share personal stories, creative approaches to their art...
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...
Bette Davis was one of the most gifted and versatile actresses to emerge from the Hollywood studio system, but off...
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...
Afghan artists fight to bring their country's cinema to the world, revealing a lost history of their troubled nation.
In the Balkan forest, a violin-maker goes in search of maple trees worth their weight in gold. The magical wood could...
In this six-part series, expert writers and performers will revisit the authors' original manuscripts and letters to...
Historian Amanda Vickery rescues female artists from the shadows of obscurity, giving them their rightful place in the...
Andrew Marr tells the stories behind 10 of the greatest paintings in the world - exploring works by Picasso, Van Gogh...
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.
Rosalie Favell's body of work, which features self-portrait photography with artistic embellishments, explores her Metis/Cree ancestry.
Art critic Waldemar Januszczak delves into the back stories of Pissarro, Monet, Renoir and Bazille, who together laid the foundations of the Impressionist movement.
Waldemar travels to small town America, and after exploring overlooked and undervalued artists, he examines the leading sculptor of Abstract Expressionism: David Smith.
The 20th century was a time when female artists found the strength to push the boundaries of art even further.
A journey through the life of poet, writer and activist Maya Angelou, who inspired generations with her bold, deeply felt insights into the Black American experience.
Regarded as the grandfather of contemporary Indigenous art, abstract painter Alex Janvier's works are in the collections of several national galleries.
Waldemar explores the American city, including the harsh immigrant experience of Ellis Island and its impact on Mark Rothko.
In the 18th century, ingenious women seized fresh opportunities to stamp their creativity on the age, despite being regarded as second-class citizens when it came to art.
Waldemar Januszczak takes us to the Wild West and the sublime art of the Hudson River School.
Professor Amanda Vickery journeys from Renaissance Italy to the Dutch Republic, digging in storerooms, convents and basements to discover hidden female artistry.
Afghan artists fight to bring their country's cinema to the world, revealing a lost history of their troubled nation.
Poet Al Purdy's cabin became a mecca for the pioneers of Canadian literature, and now after his passing, art communities are rallying to save the cabin and turn it into a writing retreat.
Poet Al Purdy's cabin became a mecca for the pioneers of Canadian literature, and now after his passing, art communities...
In the Balkan forest, a violin-maker goes in search of maple trees worth their weight in gold. The magical wood could...