Peeks inside the studios and homes of artisans on Gabriola Island, painting a powerful portrait of their craft, way of...
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Journalist Afua Hirsch explores how African countries are throwing off their colonial pasts and becoming 21st-century...
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...
As four chamber orchestra musicians prepare for the performance of an iconic piece of string music, they share the story...
Egypt captivates us like few other ancient civilizations, but what was it like to live there? Egyptologist Joann...
Back for a second season, this series reveals the secrets behind high-profile art thefts of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Contemporary artists and thinkers explore eight dramatic turning points in British history, from the post-Roman era to...
A glimpse of the real Marilyn Monroe is revealed through the interviews she gave, books she wrote and the fragments she...
If ever a man struggled for his art, it was Beethoven. This series chronicles the composer's complicated and tragic life...
In this intimate portrait of renowned Haida artist Bill Reid, Alanis Obomsawin weaves together voice recordings of her...
In this intimate portrait of renowned Haida artist Bill Reid, Alanis Obomsawin weaves together voice recordings of her...
Bollywood-obsessed Anita Rani goes beyond the glitz and glam to discover the secrets of the mega-successful Indian film...
One of the world's most beautiful women, Hedy Lamarr, starred in Hollywood movies during the day, but she moonlighted as...
This film follows Basquiat's life pre-fame and explores how New York City, the times, the people and the movements...
Journalist Mariella Frostrup visits some of the UK's most stunning landscapes to discover how they inspired the Brontës...
Chronicles the discovery of long-forgotten musicians in Cuba, who were brought together by recording artist Ry Cooder to...
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...
From Los Angeles to Vancouver, this documentary showcases the pioneers of West Coast Modernist Architecture and the...
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...
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...
A mysterious nanny, who secretly took over 100,000 photographs that were hidden in storage lockers and discovered...
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...
A fascinating and moving account of the romantic and creative partnership of storyboard artist Harold Michelson and film...
Tired of viewing the women in her family as victims of the Holocaust, a painter turns them into foul-mouthed, fun-loving...
Waldemar Januszczak looks at the life and work of an artist who became famous for bringing the Tudor age to life.
An exploration of the relationship between jazz trumpeter Lee Morgan and his common-law wife Helen, who was implicated...
Author Damian Barr goes in search of the legacy and lasting influence of one of Scotland's greatest historical figures...
The remarkable story of a unique group of artists who used photography to launch Vancouver into the world of fine art.
Historian Lucy Worsley takes us behind closed doors for a fascinating look at the houses that influenced and inspired...
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.
Emerging from years in isolation to an enraptured crowd, a transgender, septuagenarian musical genius finds his place in...
Renowned for her extensive use of polka dots, contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama's fierce determination and creative...
Filmmaker Marie Clements gives us a joyful look into the mind of Niall McNeil, an artist, playwright and performer with...
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...
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 Ontario...
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...
Art historian James Fox tells the story of our ever-changing relationship with nature - past and present - through the...
Haida filmmaker 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 locations where the Group of Seven painted their iconic...
As Peggy Guggenheim moved through the cultural upheaval of the 20th century, she collected modern art as well as the...
Drop into the studios of thirteen Indigenous artists as they share personal stories, creative approaches to their art...
Comedian Frank Skinner and author Denise Mina follow in the footsteps of Alexander Pope and Jonathan Swift, two of the...
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...
Sammy Davis, Jr. was a uniquely gifted entertainer whose trajectory blazed across the major flashpoints of American...
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...
Art sleuth Dr. Bendor Grosvenor and social historian Emma Dabiri delve into Britain's local museums and country houses...
An intimate portrait of the life and career of legendary pianist Menahem Pressler.
Margaret Mountford travels to Egypt's Valley of the Kings to uncover the story of Harry Burton, the man whose images of...
A striking portrait of celebrated African-American art star David Hammons, whose elusive, rule-breaking practice offers...
For over 40 years, society columnist and photographer Malcolm Parry has been chronicling the goings-on in the city of...
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...
Described as our "our Van Gogh", Thomson's expressive and vibrant paintings of the northern landscape have become iconic...
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.
Mi'kmaw poet and author Rebecca Thomas sets out to reclaim the language stolen from her father at residential school...
Comedian Frank Skinner and author Denise Mina retrace the passionate friendship of Romantic poets Wordsworth and...
A diverse collection of Canadian writers provide profound insights into the country's contemporary literature - and...
Sammy Davis, Jr. was a uniquely gifted entertainer whose trajectory blazed across the major flashpoints of American society, from the Depression through the 1980s.
Mae West achieved great acclaim in every entertainment medium that existed during her lifetime – from a full-time actress at seven to a Broadway playwright at 33 and a “camp” icon at 85.
Afua's artistic journey through South Africa begins in Soweto, where creativity is propelled by what locals call "ekasi" - the cool, authentic swag of the townships.
Mariella uncovers what life in Yorkshire was like for the Brontë sisters and how accurately their works reflect the harsh realities of the past.
Afua explores the energy and ambition of Nigeria's young cultural creators, asking what drives their success in everything from Afrobeats to Nollywood.
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Mi'kmaw poet and author Rebecca Thomas sets out to reclaim the language stolen from her father at residential school...