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![]() Revel in the astonishing sounds (and sights) of that combustible and wildly diverse moment in music known as free jazz. ![]() This Sundance prize winner offers an illuminating investigation of ever-increasing surveillance technologies, exposing the biases inherent in both human perception and the camera lens. ![]() Over several decades, at least 20,000 Indigenous children were forcibly taken from their homes in Canada and adopted out to non-Indigenous families. In this powerful film from acclaimed director Tasha Hubbard, four siblings come together for the first time to build the family ties they were once denied. ![]() Dr. Diana Fu, a dynamic young scholar at the University of Toronto’s Munk School, offers a revelatory portrait of one of the world’s most fascinating countries during a moment of profound transformation. China: Beyond the HeadlinesNew course!
View More ![]() Immerse yourself in the ancient tradition of diving for pearls, urchins and abelone with the "sea women" of Japan's Shima Peninsula. ![]() Discover the story of Tracy Edwards, a 24-year-old cook on charter boats, who became the skipper of the first ever all-female crew to enter the most dangerous or biggest sailing competition on earth in 1989. ![]() Meet two fierce Chicago activists fighting for justice and liberation in the wake of the police shootings that killed Rekia Boyd and Laquan McDonald in 2015. ![]() Experience the incredible story of Nobel laureate Gabriel García Márquez, author of deservedly celebrated classics including 100 Years of Solitude and Love in the Time of Cholera. Gabo: The Creation of Gabriel García Márquez
View More ![]() Revel in the astonishing sounds (and sights) of that combustible and wildly diverse moment in music known as free jazz. ![]() This Sundance prize winner offers an illuminating investigation of ever-increasing surveillance technologies, exposing the biases inherent in both human perception and the camera lens. ![]() Explore the rich history and resurgence of one of the most taboo concepts in American politics: socialism. Featuring Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Cornel West, Naomi Klein and more. ![]() Head deep into the forests of Piedmont, Italy with a group of elderly experts and their wily canines as they hunt for the elusive and expensive white Alba truffle. ![]() Meet two fierce Chicago activists fighting for justice and liberation in the wake of the police shootings that killed Rekia Boyd and Laquan McDonald in 2015. ![]() A walk in the woods will never be the same. Explore the hidden, social life of trees with renowned forester and author Peter Wohlleben in this dazzling big screen adaption of his worldwide bestseller. ![]() This first-ever documentary portrait traces the rise to eminence and many complicated identities of the great American novelist Saul Bellow, who illuminated 20th century life through his philosophical depth and wild sense of humour. ![]() Discover how the brilliant vision, personal struggles and cultural impact of two of America's most iconic writers coalesced with creative combustion. Narrated by celebrated actors Jim Parsons and Zachary Quinto. Truman and Tennessee: An Intimate Conversation
View More ![]() In this intimate, newly-released portrait tracing her life and career, Amy Tan opens up with remarkable frankness about her painful past, and how writing has helped her heal. Amy Tan: Unintended MemoirEssential Docs
View More ![]() A chronicle of the elusive, eccentric photographer who documented the intersection of fashion and society for over 50 years. Bill Cunningham: New YorkEssential Docs
View More ![]() Three Indo-Canadian sisters from small-town British Columbia decide to come forward with a devastating family secret and confront the cousin who abused them as children. ![]() Over several decades, at least 20,000 Indigenous children were forcibly taken from their homes in Canada and adopted out to non-Indigenous families. In this powerful film from acclaimed director Tasha Hubbard, four siblings come together for the first time to build the family ties they were once denied. ![]() Putting food security to the test in Yukon, filmmaker Suzanne Crocker bans all store-bought groceries from her house in a year-long adventure in farming, fishing and foraging complicated by three skeptical teenagers, no caffeine and -40° temperatures. ![]() After a young gay musician is viciously attacked in Halifax and left paralyzed, his best friend captures his brave and precarious recovery, offering a touching window into trauma and transformation and an urgent meditation on the queer experience. ![]() 12-year old Francine Valentine uses creative expression to help endure struggles as her family faces eviction from their Toronto home in this award-winning festival hit from director Charles Officer. ![]() In this Academy Award finalist for Best Documentary, acclaimed director Gianfranco Rosi (Notturno) uses his skills of quiet observation to shine a unique perspective on the European refugee crisis. ![]() Immerse yourself in the ancient tradition of diving for pearls, urchins and abelone with the "sea women" of Japan's Shima Peninsula. ![]() Discover the incredible story of Nobuyoshi Kikuchi, a 75-year old man who devoted his life to designing over 15,000 books, all by hand. ![]() In her new film, deaf director Ayako Imamura turns her camera towards her friendship with Ma-chan, who has difficulties interacting with people due to her Asperger’s Syndrome. ![]() Trailblazing artists, activists, and everyday people from across the spectrum of gender and sexuality defy social norms and dare to live unconventional lives in this kaleidoscopic view of LGBTQ+ culture in contemporary Japan. ![]() Drink in the brilliance, charm and unconventional life of legendary Japanese bartender Keichi Iyama, creator of the world-famous Yukinugi cocktail. ![]() Occasioned by a retrospective at The Museum of Modern Art, Marina Abramovic prepares for one of her most striking performances yet, in which she sits still in a gallery seated across from various spectators one by one, seven hours a day, six days a week. Marina Abramovic: The Artist is PresentEssential Docs
View More ![]() Discover the story of Tracy Edwards, a 24-year-old cook on charter boats, who became the skipper of the first ever all-female crew to enter the most dangerous or biggest sailing competition on earth in 1989. ![]() Three young skateboarders bond together to escape volatile families in their Rust Belt hometown in Bing Liu’s acclaimed Oscar-nominated debut. ![]() This award-winning documentary uses the remarkable and inspirational story of Australian Football League legend Adam Goodes to tell a deeper and more powerful story about race, identity and belonging. ![]() Inside Qatar's labor camps, African and Asian migrant workers building the facilities of the 2022 World Cup compete in a tournament of their own. ![]() A father, ex-marine and world-record powerlifter faces a singular feat of strength: transitioning from male to female. ![]() Ever dream of trading in the hustle and bustle for something more… minimal? All over the world, people are happily downsizing their lives to move into houses smaller than the average parking spot. Tiny: A Story About Living SmallEssential Docs
View More ![]() In this groundbreaking and chilling documentary, executive produced by Errol Morris and Werner Herzog, the unrepentant former members of Indonesian death squads are challenged to re-enact some of their many murders in the style of the American movies they love. ![]() Acclaimed filmmaker Larry Weinstein offers a fascinating look at this beloved and feared instrument alongside riveting tales of history’s greatest saxophone players. ![]() Anthony Bourdain was more than just a celebrity chef, he was a true punk provocateur—and he found a kindred spirit in the godfather of the movement, Iggy Pop, profiled here in Jim Jarmusch's acclaimed portrait of The Stooges. ![]() ?Though Anthony Bourdain travelled all over the world, no place stacked up quite like his native New York. And no artist has captured the energy and history of the city quite like Jamel Shabazz, a pioneer of hip hop and street photography. ![]() ?Expressing the same raw, rebellious spirit that defined Anthony Bourdain, British designer Vivienne Westwood has gone from igniting the punk movement to redefining British fashion to becoming an outspoken activist. This doc brings you as close as possible to the fearless icon—although she's characteristically not always on her best behaviour. Vivienne Westwood: Punk, Icon, Activist
View More ![]() A huge influence on generations of artists, including Bourdain, author William S. Burroughs blasted mainstream ideals and spawned countercultural movements. Never-before-seen footage and interviews with Patti Smith, Iggy Pop and more help break the surface of his brilliant and troubled world. ![]() Join Traditional Indigenous Knowledge Consultant Fred Martin for this free illustrated lecture exploring and celebrating Indigenous storytelling traditions from across Turtle Island. Celebrating Indigenous Stories: Illustrated WorkshopFree for Everyone
View More ![]() Channeling the lightning in a bottle quality of Stop Making Sense, former Talking Heads frontman David Byrne returned to the big screen for a one-of-a-kind concert-film experience inspired by the art of “colour guard”—perfectly synchronized students in pep-rally choreography—and featuring performances by Nelly Furtado, Ira Glass, St. Vincent and more. ![]() Oscar-winning director Morgan Neville (Won’t You Be My Neighbour?) takes you back to the birth of Los Angeles’ modern art scene in the 1950s. Featuring narration by actor Jeff Bridges, a breezy jazz score, and interviews with Dennis Hopper, Dean Stockwell, Frank Gehry and more. ![]() Rarely has an architect caused as much sensation outside of the architecture community as Rem Koolhaas. This engaging portrait provides full access to the Dutch visionary's process, philosophies and most revered accomplishments around the world, including the Seattle Library and the Casa da Musica concert hall in Porto. Rem Koolhaas: A Kind of Architect Essential Docs
View More ![]() The most thrilling trip into Baltimore since The Wire, this festival darling follows 13 year-old Pug as he pursues his dream of joining the 12 O’Clock Boys, a notorious gang of renegade dirt bikers. ![]() Jennifer Venditti's groundbreaking coming-of-age film tells the story of Billy, a precocious but isolated fifteen-year-old boy trying to figure out life and death, love, and rock and roll in his small-town of Maine. ![]() Pay tribute to iconic New York indie-rock group LCD Sound System as they perform their final blowout show at Madison Square Garden. The preshow anticipation, massive concert and humbling moments afterwards are infused with a candid interview with pop culture writer Chuck Klosterman. Shut Up and Play the HitsEssential Docs
View More ![]() A street poem, a city symphony, “the first ever filmed document of graffiti”—Manfred Kircheimer’s cult classic takes you across 1970s New York at the height of the decade’s street art movement to a boppin’ jazz soundtrack by Charles Mingus and Aretha Franklin. Stations of the ElevatedEssential Docs
View More ![]() Loved by millions of listeners worldwide for her award-winning and life-affirming WNYC podcast Death, Sex, & Money, Anna Sale discusses her new book—and the difficult subjects most of us are too scared to bring up—with Aminatou Sow, the host of Call Your Girlfriend and writer of the NYT bestseller Big Friendship. Anna Sale and Aminatou Sow on Talking About Hard ThingsLive Event Rebroadcast
View More ![]() Join Laurie Woolever, one of Bourdain’s most intimate confidantes, for a behind scenes look at the life and enduring legacy of the cultural tastemaker and her new book on his life, Bourdain: The Definitive Oral Biography. The Many Sides of Tony: Laurie Woolever on Bourdain: The Definitive Oral BiographyLive Event Rebroadcast
View More ![]() Bestselling food writer Bill Buford offers the inside dish on the art of French cooking and cuisine, and the valuable lessons he learned in writing Dirt, his anticipated follow-up to the bestselling classic, Heat. Adventures in France: Bill Buford on the Joys of French CuisineLive Event Rebroadcast
View More ![]() Join Princeton historian and MSNBC commentator Eddie Glaude for a timely look at the legacy of the late great public thinker James Baldwin—and how his life and work can serve as a powerful guide for our moment of social change. A Living Legacy: MSNBC’s Eddie Glaude on James BaldwinLive Event Rebroadcast
View More ![]() Join us for an evening of mind-expanding conversation with the Booker Prize-winning, internationally bestselling author Salman Rushdie whose latest collection of non-fiction, Languages of Truth, solidifies his place as one of the most original thinkers of our time. Live Exclusive: Salman Rushdie on the Languages of TruthLive Event Rebroadcast
View More ![]() It took the pandemic to open our eyes to society’s systemic neglect of our elders. Is it time to reimagine the systems that support them? In conversation with Maclean's’ Paul Wells, The Globe and Mail’s André Picard and veteran journalist Katie Engelhart will help us reassess how we approach life’s final chapters, drawing from their important new books, Neglected No More and The Inevitable. André Picard, Katie Engelhart and Paul Wells on Aging with DignityLive Event Rebroadcast
View More ![]() Why is democracy so threatened in America and around the world? And what can we do about it? Help find the answer with former Obama adviser Ben Rhodes who’s recently released new book, After The Fall, draws inspiration from the politicians, activists and dissidents fighting for a more just and democratic world. After the Fall: Obama Adviser Ben Rhodes on The Future of DemocracyLive Event Rebroadcast
View More ![]() As President Biden enters his first term in office, join The New Yorker's Evan Osnos for a timely look at the man and his moment in history, as outlined in his anticipated new biography, Joe Biden. What's Next for America? The New Yorker's Evan Osnos on Joe BidenLive Event Rebroadcast
View More ![]() The bestselling biographer behind Leonardo da Vinci and Steve Jobs joins Anna Maria Tremonti to discuss his latest book, The Code Breaker, a gripping account of how Nobel Prize winner Jennifer Doudna launched a revolution with the invention of CRISPR, the groundbreaking gene editing tool. Walter Isaacson on The Future of GeneticsLive Event Rebroadcast
View More ![]() In one his of his final films, legendary documentarian Albert Maysles profiles Iris Apfel, the quick-witted, flamboyantly dressed 93-year-old style maven whose soaring free spirit reminds us that dressing, and indeed life, is nothing but an experiment. IrisBest of Hot Docs Cinema Collection
View More ![]() Go behind the scenes of Blue Note Records, the pioneering label that gave voice to some of the most ground-breaking jazz artists of the 20th and 21st centuries Blue Note Records: Behind the NotesBest of Hot Docs Cinema Collection
View More ![]() Travel the globe and visit some of the most breathtaking peaks in the world in this awe-inspiring exploration of our human fascination with mountains, scored by the renowned Australian Chamber Orchestra and narrated by Willem Dafoe. MountainBest of Hot Docs Cinema Collection
View More ![]() Through rare archives and an intimate television interview, peel away the complexities of the historic, yet turbulent, premiership of Golda Meir, the first and only woman to ever rule Israel. GoldaBest of Hot Docs Cinema Collection
View More ![]() What kind of house does a man who has been kept in a six-foot-by-nine-foot cell for over 30 years dream of? This award-winning doc captures the remarkable creative journey and friendship of wrongly imprisoned former Black Panther Herman Wallace and artist Jackie Sumell while examining the injustice of prolonged solitary confinement. Herman's HouseBest of Hot Docs Cinema Collection
View More ![]() A dazzling cast of vintage burlesque dancers share candid and sometimes outrageous stories about their lives on stage and off in the heyday of the art, as they prepare for a rare performance for the Legends of Burlesque Hall of Fame weekend. League of Exotique DancersBest of Hot Docs Cinema Collection
View More ![]() Acclaimed Toronto filmmaker Charles Officer explores the legacy of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s The Little Prince. By weaving together the author's extraordinary life story with fascinating discussions on the book, Officer gets at the heart of what has made this best-selling classic so special. Invisible Essence: The Little PrinceBest of Hot Docs Cinema Collection
View More ![]() This affirming doc examines the lives of seven unique New Yorkers whose eclectic personal style and vital spirit have guided their approach to aging. Advanced StyleBest of Hot Docs Cinema Collection
View More ![]() Legendary chanteuse and out lesbian Chavela Vargas revolutionized music in Mexico and challenged the stereotypical macho and hetero cultural norms of the times. Chavela beautifully captures her fearless life, powerful music and passionate love affairs, including her romance with Frida Kahlo. ChavelaBest of Hot Docs Cinema Collection
View More ![]() Experience the incredible story of Nobel laureate Gabriel García Márquez, author of deservedly celebrated classics including 100 Years of Solitude and Love in the Time of Cholera. Gabo: The Creation of Gabriel García Márquez
View More ![]() The creative essence and process of the great Nobel-winning British playwright Harold Pinter is captured in this spirited behind-the-scenes portrait featuring the artist at work on landmark plays like The Homecoming and Betrayal. Nobel Prize Winners: Working with Pinter
View More ![]() Examine the extraordinary works and legacy of Pablo Picasso in relation to his artistic influences, the key events and ideas of his time. ![]() Dr. Diana Fu, a dynamic young scholar at the University of Toronto’s Munk School, offers a revelatory portrait of one of the world’s most fascinating countries during a moment of profound transformation. China: Beyond the HeadlinesNew course!
View More ![]() Canada’s leading architecture critic examines a fascinating, often underappreciated, dimension of our buildings and our cities: the effect they have on our inner thoughts and emotions. The Hidden World of ArchitectureNew course!
View More ![]() From Susan Sontag to James Baldwin to Philip Roth, explore the revolutionary writers, books and debates that defined the 1960s, a time when authors pushed the boundaries of what we could print, say and think. Reading the 60s: Writing the RevolutionNew course!
View More ![]() Explore the many ways Indigenous artists and their visual art traditions have shaped the cultural bedrock of our land in this timely and thought-provoking series led by Dr. Gerald McMaster, one of Canada's most distinguished scholars and curators of Indigenous art. Beauty and Resilience: Indigenous Art in Canada
View More ![]() Ella, Judy, Peggy, Barbra, Nat, Ray. Pianist and music educator Jordan Klapman hosts a virtual music festival celebrating the lives and timeless songs of six of history’s greatest singer-entertainers. ![]() Globe and Mail columnist Elizabeth Renzetti draws on her decades of reporting to celebrate the trailblazing women in music, politics, film, writing and science, who refused to play by the rules—and changed the world in the process. Rebel Women: The Change-Makers and Innovators Who Refused to Play By the Rules
View More ![]() Survey the influential people, movements and ideas that defined the 1970s—an era of new social freedoms, enduring political divisions and lots of unfinished business from the swinging 1960s. The 1970s: Cold Wars, Hot Art and the Legacy of the Sixties
View More ![]() Acclaimed author and film critic Adam Nayman uses some of the greatest films in history to examine the impact that movies have had on the politics, and the culture, of the world’s most powerful country. Politics at the Movies: American Cinema, Power and the PresidencyNew course!
View More ![]() After his popular series on The Renaissance, University of Toronto's Dr. Kenneth Bartlett returns to explore the rich cultural traditions, the stunning art and architecture, and the dramatic political history of one of the world's most enchanting cities. Rome: The Eternal City from Its Mythical Foundation Until TodayNew course!
View More ![]() Explore the cultural and political changes that emerged in the wake of WWII, and in the shadow of the Cold War, with Curious Minds favourite, Dr. Peter Harris. ![]() On the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth, explore the life, times and music of the legendary composer. ![]() From the aromatic kitchens of Julia Child to the mid-century modernist rooms of Frank Lloyd Wright, this series from architectural expert John Ota uses the houses of some of history’s most celebrated figures to explore the meaning of home. Private Homes, Public Lives: Houses of Cultural Icons
View More ![]() Meet the rebellious spirits and renegade thinkers who have shaped the City of Light throughout history. Rebel Paris: Creative Explosions & Revolutionary Dreamers
View More ![]() A fascinating journey through the history and art that flourished in the South Asian kingdoms from the16th to 18th centuries. ![]() Join Olivier Award-winning and Tony Award-nominated producer of Come From Away Michael Rubinoff for an insider’s guide to the biggest Broadway shows in history, from West Side Story and Fiddler on the Roof to Dream Girls and Les Mis. The Magic of Musicals: Broadway’s Biggest Hits
View More ![]() In one his of his final films, legendary documentarian Albert Maysles profiles Iris Apfel, the quick-witted, flamboyantly dressed 93-year-old style maven whose soaring free spirit reminds us that dressing, and indeed life, is nothing but an experiment. IrisBest of Hot Docs Cinema Collection
View More ![]() Go behind the scenes of Blue Note Records, the pioneering label that gave voice to some of the most ground-breaking jazz artists of the 20th and 21st centuries Blue Note Records: Behind the NotesBest of Hot Docs Cinema Collection
View More ![]() Travel the globe and visit some of the most breathtaking peaks in the world in this awe-inspiring exploration of our human fascination with mountains, scored by the renowned Australian Chamber Orchestra and narrated by Willem Dafoe. MountainBest of Hot Docs Cinema Collection
View More ![]() Through rare archives and an intimate television interview, peel away the complexities of the historic, yet turbulent, premiership of Golda Meir, the first and only woman to ever rule Israel. GoldaBest of Hot Docs Cinema Collection
View More ![]() What kind of house does a man who has been kept in a six-foot-by-nine-foot cell for over 30 years dream of? This award-winning doc captures the remarkable creative journey and friendship of wrongly imprisoned former Black Panther Herman Wallace and artist Jackie Sumell while examining the injustice of prolonged solitary confinement. Herman's HouseBest of Hot Docs Cinema Collection
View More ![]() A dazzling cast of vintage burlesque dancers share candid and sometimes outrageous stories about their lives on stage and off in the heyday of the art, as they prepare for a rare performance for the Legends of Burlesque Hall of Fame weekend. League of Exotique DancersBest of Hot Docs Cinema Collection
View More ![]() Acclaimed Toronto filmmaker Charles Officer explores the legacy of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s The Little Prince. By weaving together the author's extraordinary life story with fascinating discussions on the book, Officer gets at the heart of what has made this best-selling classic so special. Invisible Essence: The Little PrinceBest of Hot Docs Cinema Collection
View More ![]() This affirming doc examines the lives of seven unique New Yorkers whose eclectic personal style and vital spirit have guided their approach to aging. Advanced StyleBest of Hot Docs Cinema Collection
View More ![]() Legendary chanteuse and out lesbian Chavela Vargas revolutionized music in Mexico and challenged the stereotypical macho and hetero cultural norms of the times. Chavela beautifully captures her fearless life, powerful music and passionate love affairs, including her romance with Frida Kahlo. ChavelaBest of Hot Docs Cinema Collection
View More ![]() Join Traditional Indigenous Knowledge Consultant Fred Martin for this free illustrated lecture exploring and celebrating Indigenous storytelling traditions from across Turtle Island. Celebrating Indigenous Stories: Illustrated WorkshopFree for Everyone
View More ![]() Loved by millions of listeners worldwide for her award-winning and life-affirming WNYC podcast Death, Sex, & Money, Anna Sale discusses her new book—and the difficult subjects most of us are too scared to bring up—with Aminatou Sow, the host of Call Your Girlfriend and writer of the NYT bestseller Big Friendship. Anna Sale and Aminatou Sow on Talking About Hard ThingsLive Event Rebroadcast
View More ![]() Join Laurie Woolever, one of Bourdain’s most intimate confidantes, for a behind scenes look at the life and enduring legacy of the cultural tastemaker and her new book on his life, Bourdain: The Definitive Oral Biography. The Many Sides of Tony: Laurie Woolever on Bourdain: The Definitive Oral BiographyLive Event Rebroadcast
View More ![]() Bestselling food writer Bill Buford offers the inside dish on the art of French cooking and cuisine, and the valuable lessons he learned in writing Dirt, his anticipated follow-up to the bestselling classic, Heat. Adventures in France: Bill Buford on the Joys of French CuisineLive Event Rebroadcast
View More ![]() Join Princeton historian and MSNBC commentator Eddie Glaude for a timely look at the legacy of the late great public thinker James Baldwin—and how his life and work can serve as a powerful guide for our moment of social change. A Living Legacy: MSNBC’s Eddie Glaude on James BaldwinLive Event Rebroadcast
View More ![]() Join us for an evening of mind-expanding conversation with the Booker Prize-winning, internationally bestselling author Salman Rushdie whose latest collection of non-fiction, Languages of Truth, solidifies his place as one of the most original thinkers of our time. Live Exclusive: Salman Rushdie on the Languages of TruthLive Event Rebroadcast
View More ![]() It took the pandemic to open our eyes to society’s systemic neglect of our elders. Is it time to reimagine the systems that support them? In conversation with Maclean's’ Paul Wells, The Globe and Mail’s André Picard and veteran journalist Katie Engelhart will help us reassess how we approach life’s final chapters, drawing from their important new books, Neglected No More and The Inevitable. André Picard, Katie Engelhart and Paul Wells on Aging with DignityLive Event Rebroadcast
View More ![]() Why is democracy so threatened in America and around the world? And what can we do about it? Help find the answer with former Obama adviser Ben Rhodes who’s recently released new book, After The Fall, draws inspiration from the politicians, activists and dissidents fighting for a more just and democratic world. After the Fall: Obama Adviser Ben Rhodes on The Future of DemocracyLive Event Rebroadcast
View More ![]() As President Biden enters his first term in office, join The New Yorker's Evan Osnos for a timely look at the man and his moment in history, as outlined in his anticipated new biography, Joe Biden. What's Next for America? The New Yorker's Evan Osnos on Joe BidenLive Event Rebroadcast
View More ![]() The bestselling biographer behind Leonardo da Vinci and Steve Jobs joins Anna Maria Tremonti to discuss his latest book, The Code Breaker, a gripping account of how Nobel Prize winner Jennifer Doudna launched a revolution with the invention of CRISPR, the groundbreaking gene editing tool. Walter Isaacson on The Future of GeneticsLive Event Rebroadcast
View More ![]() Immerse yourself in the ancient tradition of diving for pearls, urchins and abelone with the "sea women" of Japan's Shima Peninsula. ![]() Discover the incredible story of Nobuyoshi Kikuchi, a 75-year old man who devoted his life to designing over 15,000 books, all by hand. ![]() In her new film, deaf director Ayako Imamura turns her camera towards her friendship with Ma-chan, who has difficulties interacting with people due to her Asperger’s Syndrome. ![]() Trailblazing artists, activists, and everyday people from across the spectrum of gender and sexuality defy social norms and dare to live unconventional lives in this kaleidoscopic view of LGBTQ+ culture in contemporary Japan. ![]() Drink in the brilliance, charm and unconventional life of legendary Japanese bartender Keichi Iyama, creator of the world-famous Yukinugi cocktail. ![]() Three Indo-Canadian sisters from small-town British Columbia decide to come forward with a devastating family secret and confront the cousin who abused them as children. ![]() Over several decades, at least 20,000 Indigenous children were forcibly taken from their homes in Canada and adopted out to non-Indigenous families. In this powerful film from acclaimed director Tasha Hubbard, four siblings come together for the first time to build the family ties they were once denied. ![]() Putting food security to the test in Yukon, filmmaker Suzanne Crocker bans all store-bought groceries from her house in a year-long adventure in farming, fishing and foraging complicated by three skeptical teenagers, no caffeine and -40° temperatures. ![]() After a young gay musician is viciously attacked in Halifax and left paralyzed, his best friend captures his brave and precarious recovery, offering a touching window into trauma and transformation and an urgent meditation on the queer experience. ![]() 12-year old Francine Valentine uses creative expression to help endure struggles as her family faces eviction from their Toronto home in this award-winning festival hit from director Charles Officer. ![]() Discover the story of Tracy Edwards, a 24-year-old cook on charter boats, who became the skipper of the first ever all-female crew to enter the most dangerous or biggest sailing competition on earth in 1989. ![]() Three young skateboarders bond together to escape volatile families in their Rust Belt hometown in Bing Liu’s acclaimed Oscar-nominated debut. ![]() This award-winning documentary uses the remarkable and inspirational story of Australian Football League legend Adam Goodes to tell a deeper and more powerful story about race, identity and belonging. ![]() Inside Qatar's labor camps, African and Asian migrant workers building the facilities of the 2022 World Cup compete in a tournament of their own. ![]() A father, ex-marine and world-record powerlifter faces a singular feat of strength: transitioning from male to female. ![]() In this intimate, newly-released portrait tracing her life and career, Amy Tan opens up with remarkable frankness about her painful past, and how writing has helped her heal. Amy Tan: Unintended MemoirEssential Docs
View More ![]() A chronicle of the elusive, eccentric photographer who documented the intersection of fashion and society for over 50 years. Bill Cunningham: New YorkEssential Docs
View More ![]() In this Academy Award finalist for Best Documentary, acclaimed director Gianfranco Rosi (Notturno) uses his skills of quiet observation to shine a unique perspective on the European refugee crisis. ![]() Occasioned by a retrospective at The Museum of Modern Art, Marina Abramovic prepares for one of her most striking performances yet, in which she sits still in a gallery seated across from various spectators one by one, seven hours a day, six days a week. Marina Abramovic: The Artist is PresentEssential Docs
View More ![]() Ever dream of trading in the hustle and bustle for something more… minimal? All over the world, people are happily downsizing their lives to move into houses smaller than the average parking spot. Tiny: A Story About Living SmallEssential Docs
View More ![]() In this groundbreaking and chilling documentary, executive produced by Errol Morris and Werner Herzog, the unrepentant former members of Indonesian death squads are challenged to re-enact some of their many murders in the style of the American movies they love. ![]() Acclaimed filmmaker Larry Weinstein offers a fascinating look at this beloved and feared instrument alongside riveting tales of history’s greatest saxophone players. ![]() Channeling the lightning in a bottle quality of Stop Making Sense, former Talking Heads frontman David Byrne returned to the big screen for a one-of-a-kind concert-film experience inspired by the art of “colour guard”—perfectly synchronized students in pep-rally choreography—and featuring performances by Nelly Furtado, Ira Glass, St. Vincent and more. ![]() Oscar-winning director Morgan Neville (Won’t You Be My Neighbour?) takes you back to the birth of Los Angeles’ modern art scene in the 1950s. Featuring narration by actor Jeff Bridges, a breezy jazz score, and interviews with Dennis Hopper, Dean Stockwell, Frank Gehry and more. ![]() Rarely has an architect caused as much sensation outside of the architecture community as Rem Koolhaas. This engaging portrait provides full access to the Dutch visionary's process, philosophies and most revered accomplishments around the world, including the Seattle Library and the Casa da Musica concert hall in Porto. Rem Koolhaas: A Kind of Architect Essential Docs
View More ![]() The most thrilling trip into Baltimore since The Wire, this festival darling follows 13 year-old Pug as he pursues his dream of joining the 12 O’Clock Boys, a notorious gang of renegade dirt bikers. ![]() Jennifer Venditti's groundbreaking coming-of-age film tells the story of Billy, a precocious but isolated fifteen-year-old boy trying to figure out life and death, love, and rock and roll in his small-town of Maine. ![]() Pay tribute to iconic New York indie-rock group LCD Sound System as they perform their final blowout show at Madison Square Garden. The preshow anticipation, massive concert and humbling moments afterwards are infused with a candid interview with pop culture writer Chuck Klosterman. Shut Up and Play the HitsEssential Docs
View More ![]() A street poem, a city symphony, “the first ever filmed document of graffiti”—Manfred Kircheimer’s cult classic takes you across 1970s New York at the height of the decade’s street art movement to a boppin’ jazz soundtrack by Charles Mingus and Aretha Franklin. Stations of the ElevatedEssential Docs
View More ![]() Anthony Bourdain was more than just a celebrity chef, he was a true punk provocateur—and he found a kindred spirit in the godfather of the movement, Iggy Pop, profiled here in Jim Jarmusch's acclaimed portrait of The Stooges. ![]() ?Though Anthony Bourdain travelled all over the world, no place stacked up quite like his native New York. And no artist has captured the energy and history of the city quite like Jamel Shabazz, a pioneer of hip hop and street photography. ![]() ?Expressing the same raw, rebellious spirit that defined Anthony Bourdain, British designer Vivienne Westwood has gone from igniting the punk movement to redefining British fashion to becoming an outspoken activist. This doc brings you as close as possible to the fearless icon—although she's characteristically not always on her best behaviour. Vivienne Westwood: Punk, Icon, Activist
View More ![]() A huge influence on generations of artists, including Bourdain, author William S. Burroughs blasted mainstream ideals and spawned countercultural movements. Never-before-seen footage and interviews with Patti Smith, Iggy Pop and more help break the surface of his brilliant and troubled world. ![]() Join Laurie Woolever, one of Bourdain’s most intimate confidantes, for a behind scenes look at the life and enduring legacy of the cultural tastemaker and her new book on his life, Bourdain: The Definitive Oral Biography. The Many Sides of Tony: Laurie Woolever on Bourdain: The Definitive Oral BiographyLive Event Rebroadcast
View More ![]() The Return: Life After ISIS is a unique portrait of a group of Western women who pledged their lives to ISIS, but now want to return home to restart their lives. Human Rights Watch presents The Return: Life After ISIS
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