Browse documentary series in Canada
Dive into the world of documentary series in Canada. From timeless classics to trending hits, explore an exciting collection of titles that define the documentary genre.
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Filmed across six continents, this docuseries uses cutting-edge camera technology to capture animals' nocturnal lives, revealing new behaviours filmed in full color like never before.
Earth at Night in Color (2020 )
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Anchored by a rare interview, this docuseries details Ted Kaczynski's path from a young intellectual to one of the most feared people in US history.
Unabomber: In His Own Words (2020 )
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A never-before-seen look inside the world’s most innovative homes with each episode unveiling the boundary-pushing imagination of the visionaries who dared to dream and build them.
Home (2020 )
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This docuseries investigates billionaire New York financier Jeffrey Epstein, who is alleged to have used his connections to the rich and famous to shield his predatory behavior with young girls. Revealing how Epstein set up a pseudo sexual Ponzi scheme to bring in underaged girls, the doc delves into the aftermath the survivors are experiencing with no justice to be served.
Surviving Jeffrey Epstein (2020 )
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Because a destination is luxurious, a location spectacular, or an experience unique, does not mean that it can't also be environmentally responsible. Travels the world unearthing extraordinary eco-friendly tourism destinations with unprecedented "insiders" access to places and experiences that are on everyone's bucket list.
Leave No Trace (2020 )
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An intimate account of what happens when someone is formally charged with a crime and sent to trial – all solely from the perspective of the accused, their legal team and family members.
Accused: Guilty or Innocent? (2020 )
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Gripping clips of kidnappings, break-ins, car chases, violent road rage incidents and other crimes rack up millions of views. But crimes gone viral goes beyond the jaw-dropping footage to tell the full story. Viral video of good samaritans who intervene to stop crimes, brave victims who fight back against their attackers, clever prison escapes and a shark heist.
Crimes Gone Viral (2020 )
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A lookback down the memory lane at the lives of the stars who disappeared into the darkness.
Tarader Shesh Tarpon (2020 )
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Follow host, Jacob Ward from the farthest corners of the globe to the inside of your mind as he sets out to discover we are not who we think we are. This four-part series examines how easy it is to hack your mind and what you can do.
Hacking Your Mind (2020 )
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Cowboys and ranchers rely on their deep knowledge of the land to search for prehistoric dinosaur fossils - from T-Rex and Triceratops to discovering a rare and disputed dinosaur species.
Dino Hunters (2020 )
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Presenter Rob Bell takes us on a voyage around Britain and Ireland to reveal the hidden secrets that make offshore lighthouses such extraordinary feats of engineering.
The Secret Life of Lighthouses (2020 )
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Marking the 250th anniversary of Beethoven's birth in 1770, a documentary series that focuses on the real, complex and often difficult man behind the great composer.
Being Beethoven (2020 )
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Singaporean curator and scholar Peter Lee explores the history of four Southeast Asian empires that made their mark on the world. Travelling from Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia to Indonesia, Peter explores ancient ruins, epic legends and vibrant traditions to chart the rise and fall of four distinct empires, and how their legacy still shapes cultures and identities in the region today.
The Mark Of Empire (2020 )
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Michael Palin revisits his first four TV travel documentaries. He draws on his personal archive of audio recordings and diary notebooks, and reflects on how he became a seasoned global traveller. Featuring contributions from fans and friends, including David Attenborough, Joanna Lumley and Simon Reeve.
Michael Palin: Travels of a Lifetime (2020 )
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The UFO Bros, Joe and Emmett Hayes, head to the Nevada desert to observe, investigate and fully embrace the pandemonium of the storming Area 51 event. They dive into the history of top-secret facility and uncover credible reports of UFO encounters.
Storming Area 51 (2019 )
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Each episode re-examines a single crime case where unanswered questions still remain. Through original interviews those involved, the evidence is dissected and new theories are presented in a quest to uncover the truth.
Still a Mystery (2019 )
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An exploration of the wrestling world's underground. Traveling from First Nations communities in rural Manitoba to Mexico's Lucha Libre scene in Juarez, the series sees Damian Abraham exploring the personalities involved in the sport of pro wrestling.
The Wrestlers (2019 )
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From space, the US appears to be an immense single land mass hemmed between the planet's two greatest oceans. Look a little closer, however, and you notice something else. All around its coastline floats a gauntlet of countless islands.
Martin Clunes: Islands of America (2019 )
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Borderforce USA: The Bridges (2019 )
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Follow three women as they each make life-changing mistakes regarding their children and husbands, which lead to unpredictable criminal consequences. Based on Paula Daly's best selling novel, Windermere.
Deep Water (2019 )
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Monty Don sets out to discover the true essence of these elegant gardens and what we have taken from them. Armed with his extensive knowledge and passion for all aspects of horticulture, Monty travels through Japan to explore the best gardens the country has to offer. From plants and architecture to new techniques and differing climates, this series is full of rich colour and vibrant landscapes as Monty examines how a mix of history and new innovations are shaping the gardens of Japan today and how they are perceived. Get ready to enter an enticing world, full of enchanting stories, wonderful characters and, of course, beautiful gardens.
Monty Don's Japanese Gardens (2019 )
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BLACKPINK Diaries is a series of videos that are uploaded on BLACKPINK's official YouTube channel, showing exclusive moments through the world tour.
BLACKPINK Diaries (2019 )
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Explore the history of a uniquely American art form: country music. From its deep and tangled roots in ballads, blues and hymns performed in small settings, to its worldwide popularity, learn how country music evolved over the course of the 20th century, as it eventually emerged to become America’s music.
Country Music (2019 )
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The historian explores the land that inspired her passion for the past by embarking upon a 900-mile journey along the river Nile and examining how it shaped ancient Egypt.
The Nile: Egypt's Great River with Bettany Hughes (2019 )
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Docuseries exploring the most iconic and amazing hotels around the world.
Inside The World's Greatest Hotels (2019 )
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Wildest Places is a 12-part television documentary series exploring some of the most incredible natural habitats on the planet and an extraordinarily diverse range of wildlife. With series titled Wildest Pacific, Wildest Antarctica and Wildest Australia, it includes amazing never-before-seen footage filmed over more than 10 years. Wildest Places is a visual feast that showcases astonishing aspects of animal life in an untamed world and features rarely captured animal behaviours in remote habitats.
Wildest Places (2019 )
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Explore the transformative power of education through the eyes of a dozen incarcerated men and women trying to earn college degrees – and a chance at new beginnings – from one of the country’s most rigorous prison education programs.
College Behind Bars (2019 )
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Delve into the world of video game box art with the artists responsible for some of gaming’s most iconic images ever created. Hear about the creation process, discover easter eggs hidden in plain sight, see alternate cover art options, and learn how the gaming industry evolved from infancy until now. Welcome to Video Game Box Art: The Stories Behind the Covers.
Video Game Box Art: The Stories Behind the Covers (2019 )
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The Hairy Bikers traverse the infamous Route 66, serving up plenty of delicious food along the way.
Hairy Bikers: Route 66 (2019 )
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A revolution in space technology is unfolding. New players in the launch industry are radically cutting the cost of access to space and understanding of the universe is growing exponentially thanks to space-based research.
Zenith: Advances in Space Exploration (2019 )
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The hidden truths and secrets to life beyond our planet are discussed in detail by Alien researchers and first-hand experiencers.
Alien Case Files (2019 )
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"Alaska Outdoors" provides an intimate eye on the Alaskan wilderness as outdoor enthusiasts team up to overcome rugged terrain with often-unforgiving conditions. Cameras follow these adventurists as they explore a variety of diverse hunting and fishing opportunities.
Alaska Outdoors (2019 )
