The final volume of Time Warp digs deep into what makes us laugh over and over again as we reveal the greatest cult comedies and campy classics of all time.
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In April 1945, as Stalin's Red Army approach from the East and the Western Allied forces quickly approach through France and Belgium, Adolf Hitler awaits his fate in his bunker, reflecting on the mistakes that lost him the war.
Catch some epic performances from the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
An in-depth look at one of the bestselling US bands of all time, with rare footage of their best live performances and interviews with critics.
In 1973, the Eagles released their second album – an album that provided them with their signature tune and announced the arrival of a major new talent in the field of country rock music.
The first of the super groups, what made Cream such a success.
The black image on television changed American culture. This two-hour program includes rare footage, memorabilia, photographs and exclusive interviews from the actors, writers, and producers whose personal journeys shaped television history.
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.
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 key ingredient in bird's nest soup is the hardened saliva of the swiftlet. Once a rarity and now a harvested agricultural product, demand for this Chinese delicacy attracts entrepreneurs to Southeast Asia, where the swiftlets make their edible homes. Howard Gan is one of these investors: a recently retired Chinese-Malaysian Canadian immigrant who spent over half his life in Montreal. Gan decides to return to extended family and oversee his investment. The swiftlet's idiosyncratic life cycle—building homes for their offspring, only to be displaced and forced to resettle—captures the imagination of Howard's artist daughter (filmmaker Emily Gan), who sees the parallels to her father's own life. She's keen to follow him on his adventure, hoping to understand his motivations for making this aviary his children's inheritance. Addressing themes of home and heritage, Cavebirds is a beautifully crafted father-daughter story that explores the changing values between generations and our desire to know where we come from. Winner of the Emerging Filmmaker Award at Hot Docs, the film is a quiet personal reflection on the complexities of migration and belonging.
John Ware Reclaimed follows filmmaker Cheryl Foggo on her quest to re-examine the mythology surrounding John Ware, the Black cowboy who settled in Alberta, Canada, before the turn of the 20th century. Foggo’s research uncovers who this iconic figure might have been, and what his legacy means in terms of anti-Black racism, both past and present. Please note: This film contains explicit language. Viewer discretion is advised.
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Phil Comeau shines a spotlight on the Ordre de Jacques-Cartier and paints a gripping portrait of the social and political struggles of Canadian francophone-minority communities.
Jay Cardinal Villeneuve’s short documentary Holy Angels powerfully recaptures Canada’s colonialist history through impressionistic images and the fragmented language of a child. In 1963, Lena Wandering Spirit became one of the more than 150,000 Indigenous children who were removed from their families and sent to residential school. Villeneuve met Lena through his work as a videographer with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Wandering Spirit spent six years at the Holy Angels Residential School in Fort Chipewyan, Alberta. Against a backdrop of now-empty hallways and classrooms, fragments of memory return—the shadowy figures of nuns, bits of remembered catechism, and the nightmare sounds of the basement boiler. “They call us by number,” she remembers. Wandering Spirit’s experience, like that of many other adult survivors, remains jagged and bright with pain and fear. But other, deeper memories also endured—of running barefoot in summer and picking berries, of stories shared, and of the warmth and love of family.Five-year-old performer Phoenix Sawan brings Wandering Spirit’s recollections to vivid life, dancing through an abandoned building in easy defiance of the bleak history of the place. Filmed with elegance, precision, and fierce determination to not only uncover history but move past it, Holy Angels speaks of the resilience of a people who have found ways of healing—and of coming home again.
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This reviews the rise of Jon Bon Jovi, the band he leads and their music. Candid interviews and criticism from musicians, journalists and those close to the band.
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After a 6-year journey, filmmaker Dianne Whelan became the first person to travel the 24,000 km of the Trans Canada Trail—the longest trail in the world. 500 Days in the Wild weaves adventure, personal reflections, stunning wildlife and landscapes.
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Sitting down with co-creators Terry Dunn Meurer and John Cosgrove, along with long-time actors, producers, and directors of the show, this documentary special pulls back the curtain with behind-the-scenes stories from research and casting to solving mysteries soon after episodes aired. With never-before-seen outtakes of beloved host Robert Stack and a look into some fan-favorite moments. This program honors one of television's most enduring and recognizable shows as well as the fans who were integral to its success.
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Since her debut at the age of 18, musician, civil rights campaigner and activist Joan Baez has been on stage for over 60 years. For the now 82-year-old, the personal has always been political, and her friendship with Martin Luther King and her pacifism have shaped her commitment. In this biography that opens with her farewell tour, Baez takes stock in an unsparing fashion and confronts sometimes painful memories.
Smash Hits was the only compilation made prior to Hendrix’s death and in this retrospective, you can experience the best of the music in the company of Jimi’s contemporaries and leading critics.
A review of the life and times of Pink Floyd.
Delve into the cultural impact of Kurt Cobain and his bandmates, uncovering the fascinating tales behind their music and the legacy they left on the industry.
Heavy metal at its best, the full story of the music and the band.
The Singles traces the thread that runs through their EPs. Every single is analysed by a team of critics and musicians. Band insiders, give first hand accounts of the creative forces behind the band.
