With intelligence and humour, documentary filmmaker, Kathleen Shannon speaks her formative years at the National Film Board, and the gradual awakening of an unshakeable determination to give women filmmakers a chance to tell their stories of the world
Although they could not be conscripted, when World War II was declared, thousands of Indigenous Canadian men and women enlisted and fought alongside their non-Indigenous countrymen. They fought for freedom while being denied their own.
Explore the untold history of Chinese Canadian women, from their courageous journeys to the challenges they faced in Canada. Through photos, recollections, and narration by Dora Nipp, this film captures their resilience and cultural legacy.
In 1948, Borduas' manifesto marked Quebec's modernization. Filmmaker Manon Barbeau revisits, exploring its impact on descendants. Their childhoods, marked by abandonment, reveal art's transformative power in emotional reflection.
This documentary retrospectively traces television's impact on audiovisual media. Interviews and archival footage from popular programs provide snapshots of different trends in popular TV and its increasing influence over the years.
The Decline of Western Civilization III is a 1998 documentary film that follows the gutter punk lifestyle of homeless teenagers.
Filmmaker Jari Osborne discovers her father's WWII involvement, revealing discrimination against Chinese-Canadians. His secret missions in Southeast Asia shed light on their quiet heroism, paying moving tribute in this multi-layered documentary.
Torill Kove's grandmother often told her stories. One in particular revolved around ironing shirts for the King of Norway. And what if that intriguing detail was just the tip of the iceberg?
This is the concert the world never got to see from the biggest live act in the Documentary business. Go onstage with the world's hottest band as they perform the show over one billion people missed when the Internet servers crashed.
Brian Epstein, frequently acknowledged as the fifth driving force behind the Beatles' artistic and financial success, ascended from a small Liverpool wannabe actor to the manager of the most iconic musical act in the history of popular music.
A view of this band from the people that know them
Led by the incomparable voice and showmanship of Freddie Mercury, Queen pioneered a unique brand of operatic Documentary that perfectly encapsulated the decadent excess of the 1970s. This documentary traces the history of the band.
A look at the very best of the music of Bob Dylan.
A stunning retrospective featuring a comprehensive and detailed study of this legendary band.
The King performs some of his greatest hits.
This film brings you first-hand recollections of the band members from film and radio archives alongside classic performance footage.
The Early days of The Who.
This is the ultimate critical review of Metallica on record, featuring rare live footage including the legendary performance at Woodstock.
This film features rare archive film of Oasis and interviews with music critics. This analysis draws on archive footage showcasing the energy that brought a flagging British music scene back to life.
A team of leading music critics and working musicians critically analyze rare archive footage of The Eagles live in concert.
Axl and the guys live on stage.
This special documentary takes you behind the scenes of the popular British detective series "Prime Suspect." Featuring exclusive interviews with the cast, including star Helen Mirren.
Can we trace the chain of events that leads to our own birth? Is our existence just coincidence? The Danish Poet considers these questions as we follow a poet whose creative well has run dry, on a holiday to Norway to meet a famous writer.
This is the most candid retrospective on a career which has defied all the odds. Performances appearing on film for the first time include the legendary Sooner or Later from the Oscar awards ceremony.
