Documentary Canada

Investigative journalist Tanya Talaga tries to piece together a mystery that dates back 150 years of who were the maternal matriarchs in her family.

Tanya dives into records left behind by her Uncle, looking for answers as to what happened to her family's matriarchs; her friend Sol Mamakwa joins her to look into his past at Residential School.

New archaeological discoveries are challenging the understanding of when the first people arrived in North America, rewriting the human story.

Five North American individuals experience life in new and often unexpected ways when they choose to become Muslim.

Learn how an often-absent mother and tough-loving father shaped Charles; how the sensitive boy became a visionary and charitable man.

A look at the work of six Black Canadian artists, including Austin Clarke and Sylvia Hamilton.

A chronicle of the lives of Black Canadian athletes that delves into their rise and the challenges they faced.

Learn how an often-absent mother and tough-loving father shaped Charles; how the sensitive boy became a visionary and charitable man.

A look at the work of six Black Canadian artists, including Austin Clarke and Sylvia Hamilton.

A chronicle of the lives of Black Canadian athletes that delves into their rise and the challenges they faced.

Learn how an often-absent mother and tough-loving father shaped Charles; how the sensitive boy became a visionary and charitable man.

A look at the work of six Black Canadian artists, including Austin Clarke and Sylvia Hamilton.

A chronicle of the lives of Black Canadian athletes that delves into their rise and the challenges they faced.

Exploring whether non-human species have musical abilities.

An exploration of why fascinating and kinetic animal species, including humans, strut their stuff and why the urge to dance is one of evolution's favorite tricks.

Unraveling the secrets of the most extreme sleepers of the animal kingdom; answering why and how animals sleep, how they deal with sleep deprivation and if animals dream.

The mystery of a U.S. troop plane missing without a trace and with 44 people on board in the Yukon.

The Queen, who is busy with state duty, must manage several crises at once; a catalog of scandals threatens the monarchy and she watches as Windsor Castle goes up in flames.

The Queen faces the biggest crisis of her reign following the death of Princess Diana; with public opinion at an all-time low, the Queen must learn to adapt if she's to find her way in modern Britain.

Unraveling the secrets of the most extreme sleepers of the animal kingdom; answering why and how animals sleep, how they deal with sleep deprivation and if animals dream.

The mystery of a U.S. troop plane missing without a trace and with 44 people on board in the Yukon.

The Queen, who is busy with state duty, must manage several crises at once; a catalog of scandals threatens the monarchy and she watches as Windsor Castle goes up in flames.

The Queen faces the biggest crisis of her reign following the death of Princess Diana; with public opinion at an all-time low, the Queen must learn to adapt if she's to find her way in modern Britain.

Unraveling the secrets of the most extreme sleepers of the animal kingdom; answering why and how animals sleep, how they deal with sleep deprivation and if animals dream.

The mystery of a U.S. troop plane missing without a trace and with 44 people on board in the Yukon.

In Paris, Joanna visits the damaged Notre-Dame, meets the heiress Daphne Guinness, buys a vintage Chanel suit and meets Ibrahim, a refugee turned inner-city beekeeper.

Joanna's visit to Rome includes the Trevi Fountain, a meeting with a famous paparazzo, the privilege of unlocking the Sistine Chapel with its single key, and meeting famous movie star Gina Lollobrigida at Bulgari's flagship store.

Dame Joanna Lumley finds the more unusual and eccentric aspects of some of the world's most famous cities.

In Paris, Joanna visits the damaged Notre-Dame, meets the heiress Daphne Guinness, buys a vintage Chanel suit and meets Ibrahim, a refugee turned inner-city beekeeper.

Joanna's visit to Rome includes the Trevi Fountain, a meeting with a famous paparazzo, the privilege of unlocking the Sistine Chapel with its single key, and meeting famous movie star Gina Lollobrigida at Bulgari's flagship store.

Dame Joanna Lumley finds the more unusual and eccentric aspects of some of the world's most famous cities.

In Paris, Joanna visits the damaged Notre-Dame, meets the heiress Daphne Guinness, buys a vintage Chanel suit and meets Ibrahim, a refugee turned inner-city beekeeper.

Joanna's visit to Rome includes the Trevi Fountain, a meeting with a famous paparazzo, the privilege of unlocking the Sistine Chapel with its single key, and meeting famous movie star Gina Lollobrigida at Bulgari's flagship store.

Dame Joanna Lumley finds the more unusual and eccentric aspects of some of the world's most famous cities.

Success has little to do with performance; winners and losers are chosen by society; now, scientists have discovered the secret to predicting success.

Superpowers make rats the evolutionary heroes of the animal kingdom.

Some scientists are proposing radical ways to cool the warming planet, but others say it's time to restore nature on a global scale.

Exploring the stories of the people and cats involved in the competitive cat show circuit.

Canada's sex trafficking industry is reaching a national crisis level. Three survivors of trafficking tell their stories.

Canadian Inuk throat singer, songwriter, novelist and visual artist Tanya Tagaq speaks about matters that are important to her, including the seal hunt, the forced relocation of her family and how her parents shaped her.

Some scientists are proposing radical ways to cool the warming planet, but others say it's time to restore nature on a global scale.

Exploring the stories of the people and cats involved in the competitive cat show circuit.

Canada's sex trafficking industry is reaching a national crisis level. Three survivors of trafficking tell their stories.

Canadian Inuk throat singer, songwriter, novelist and visual artist Tanya Tagaq speaks about matters that are important to her, including the seal hunt, the forced relocation of her family and how her parents shaped her.

Some scientists are proposing radical ways to cool the warming planet, but others say it's time to restore nature on a global scale.

Exploring the stories of the people and cats involved in the competitive cat show circuit.

Canada's sex trafficking industry is reaching a national crisis level. Three survivors of trafficking tell their stories.

The filmmakers examine the life, influence and artistic legacy of Canadian musician and icon Gordon Lightfoot.

When a young RCMP constable is found murdered in the middle of a deserted road, it's up to Detective Earl Peters to figure out who killed his colleague in cold blood.

The filmmakers examine the life, influence and artistic legacy of Canadian musician and icon Gordon Lightfoot.

When a young RCMP constable is found murdered in the middle of a deserted road, it's up to Detective Earl Peters to figure out who killed his colleague in cold blood.

The filmmakers examine the life, influence and artistic legacy of Canadian musician and icon Gordon Lightfoot.

When a young RCMP constable is found murdered in the middle of a deserted road, it's up to Detective Earl Peters to figure out who killed his colleague in cold blood.

Filmmaker Barry Avrich chronicles the events that lead to the largest art fraud in American history.

M'Chigeeng First Nation on Manitoulin Island was once the center for the Anishinaabe people; this changed dramatically when a series of treaties cut off the community from their traditional lands.

Anthony Morgan hosts an investigation into how wait staff at the Cataract Hotel in Niagara Falls ran a secret resistance cell to help enslaved people escape to freedom.

Filmmaker Barry Avrich chronicles the events that lead to the largest art fraud in American history.

M'Chigeeng First Nation on Manitoulin Island was once the center for the Anishinaabe people; this changed dramatically when a series of treaties cut off the community from their traditional lands.

Anthony Morgan hosts an investigation into how wait staff at the Cataract Hotel in Niagara Falls ran a secret resistance cell to help enslaved people escape to freedom.

Filmmaker Barry Avrich chronicles the events that lead to the largest art fraud in American history.

M'Chigeeng First Nation on Manitoulin Island was once the center for the Anishinaabe people; this changed dramatically when a series of treaties cut off the community from their traditional lands.

Anthony Morgan hosts an investigation into how wait staff at the Cataract Hotel in Niagara Falls ran a secret resistance cell to help enslaved people escape to freedom.

Jamaican American poet and LGBTQ+ activist Staceyann Chin reclaims the art of mothering.

Activist and amateur filmaker, Mr. Winston LaRose.

Jamaican American poet and LGBTQ+ activist Staceyann Chin reclaims the art of mothering.