Browse documentary series in Canada
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A taste of America's one-of-a-kind dining experiences with the most mouthwatering and decadent specialties from around the country.
Food Paradise (2007 )
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“Dogs of War” documents Jim and Lindsey Stanek, a married couple who started a nonprofit organization called Paws and Stripes, benefiting PTSD veterans paired with adopted dogs who help them adjust back to regular life after returning home from war. Each episode will feature the story of one or two veterans as they get matched with a potentially life-saving best friend and begin their journey out of darkness.
Dogs of War (2014 )
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The Aviators is an award-winning weekly documentary-lifestyle-science TV series featuring interesting people, the latest aircraft, current technology and fly-in destinations. The show's site describes subject matter as follows: "We will take you behind the scenes to show you how airline pilots train, how planes are built, and how ATC works. We will profile aviation businesses and showcase aviation products. We will provide safety tips for private and recreational pilots and career tips for professional pilots." The Aviators premiered on the Global Television Network on Saturday, September 4, 2010. It could also be seen on CHEK-TV in Canada and is distributed to all 356 Public Broadcasting Stations in the United States for broadcast in numerous markets starting in September 2010. On September 1, 2010 the producers announced that a deal had been signed with Discovery Channel Asia that saw the series broadcast overseas in the spring of 2011. In the first six months after its premiere, the show aired almost 8,000 times across North America - an average of over 40 times a day. The Aviators launched on Hulu in February 2011 and was viewed over 32,000 times in just two weeks. In March 2011 producers announced some changes for season two including the addition of country music singer George Canyon to the cast as a guest host for the season. The current season's premiere date is September 16, 2013. Production for a fifth season has begun, and is planned to air in North America in September 2014.
The Aviators (2010 )
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Jack Steward joins Colton Smith to travel to America's greatest treasures, the awe-inspiring national parks, and to spotlight their beauty.
Rock the Park (2014 )
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Ex-Navy SEAL Joel Lambert is pit against the world's most elite military and law enforcement tracking teams. With only what he can carry on his back, Joel will play an extreme version of hide-and-seek in unknown treacherous terrain with nothing but a basic survival kit and canteen of water as he attempts to evade capture in 48-hours or less.
Lone Target (2014 )
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What does the Ground Zero flag from 9/11 have in common with the original Wright Brothers flying machine patent? Both are historically important items for the United States… and both are missing. Best-selling author Brad Meltzer enlists America’s help to find these and other missing treasures.
Brad Meltzer's Lost History (2014 )
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Janice & Abbey is a short-lived reality-television series following the attempt by British model Abigail Clancy to break into the American modeling market under the guidance of American supermodel Janice Dickinson. The show premiered in the United Kingdom on May 14, 2007, under the title Abbey & Janice: Beauty & The Best and had its American debut on the Oxygen television channel on February 19, 2008.
Janice & Abbey
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Bone Detectives is a television series that made its debut on The Discovery Channel on Saturday December 29, 2007, at 10 P.M. Eastern time. Afterward, its regular timeslot became Mondays at 10 P.M., starting on January 14, 2008. It is also shown on Discovery Channel Fridays at 9 P.M. An article on the series states that it "will follow teams of scientists and explorers as they attempt to unlock the secrets of burial and mummification... Archaeologist Scotty Moore and Discovery Channel Producer Tom Golden from Hot Springs, Arkansas will lead each of Bone Detective's expeditions, which will explore the burial techniques used by some of the world's most ancient civilizations. Billed as a mix of 'anthropology and adventure,' Bone Detectives will also use the burial techniques to reveal portions of the past that have since been forgotten."
Bone Detectives (2007 )
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Every investigation is a hunt for clues. In the question of murder, it is the details that reveal the coldblooded truth. Devil in the Details is a six-part series that follows a trail of details to track down a killer.
Devil in the Details (2014 )
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The most unique log homes on earth are custom built by master log-smiths in the small town of Williams Lake, British Columbia. Each one is handcrafted on site, then taken apart, shipped around the world, and reconstructed wherever the client wants. No one else can do it like the boys at Pioneer Log Homes. They are "Timber Kings."
Timber Kings (2014 )
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A band of thirty schoolgirls brave tensions, line-up changes and heartbreak to triumph at tours across Europe and the USA. Over the course of a year, the Sweethearts face the hardest lesson of all – when to let go.
Heart & Soul (2014 )
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Real-life tales of tragedy when online acquaintances turn out to be murderous villains in disguise.
Evil Online (2014 )
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Chronicles the life and death of Amy Carlson, also known as Mother God, a self-proclaimed spiritual savior who built a cult through her online manifestos and live-streaming sessions. As Amy's health declined, her followers believed her death would lead to her evacuation by UFO and salvation for humanity. Told through the eyes of Amy's devotees and constructed from the cult's archival footage, the three-part docuseries captures the perils of internet proselytizing and a conspiracy-driven faith.
Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God (2023 )
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Betrayal details real-life fairytales gone horribly wrong, cautionary tales of deceitful relationships that have destroyed the lives of those involved.
Betrayal (2023 )
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Keep an eye on the daily routines, quirky habits and cozy habitats of several baby animals at Cleveland Metroparks.
Baby Animal Cam (2023 )
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Glee's cast and crew reveal surprising truths behind making the series and recount the meteoric rise of a Hollywood hit as well as the tragedies of some of its stars.
The Price of Glee (2023 )
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Who is the King? TV series finds inspiration in the rhythms of nature as shown through the wonders of the animal kingdom. It explores different aspects of animal behavior, including hunting techniques and feeding habits, family elationships and defense mechanisms, courtship and mating rituals.
Wild Ones (2014 )
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A chronicle of John F. Kennedy's life, including his youth, ascension into politics, presidency, and his lasting impact on history.
Kennedy (2023 )
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Learn the story of Dr. George Kenney, former principal of North Port High School in Florida, who hypnotized students. After three of his students die in 2011, this series unpacks what happened and how culpable Dr. K really is.
True Crime Story: Look Into My Eyes (2023 )
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Actor, model, and global superstar Brooke Shields’ journey from a sexualized young girl to a woman who embraces her identity and voice.
Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields (2023 )
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This documentary series delves into the unseen histories of the 2000s decade, revealing dark secrets and personal insights from the people who witnessed all the train wrecks and triumphs first-hand.
Dark Side of the 2000s (2023 )
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The true stories and behind the scene events of some of the uncanniest canine acquaintances—the remarkable friendships that dogs can have.
Dog's Best Friend (2014 )
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The surprising history hidden behind the walls of the iconic royal residence, beginning in the late 18th century when the building came into royal hands.
Buckingham Palace with Alexander Armstrong (2023 )
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Jared Fogle, aka The Subway Guy, was a pop culture icon and an inspiration to millions of Americans -- but behind his loveable public persona lurks a monster. This three part docu-series reveals the untold story of the investigation that exposed the monster insidiously lurking behind his persona, how his true nature as a child sex predator was finally revealed, and how he was brought to justice.
Jared from Subway: Catching a Monster (2023 )
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Follow mothers who go to extreme lengths to save and protect their children from murder, international kidnapping, mass suicide and judicial corruption. The episodes will reveal how each mother took matters into their own hands and organized covert operations.
Mother Undercover (2023 )
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Horticulturist Christine Walkden embarks on a journey to explore Britain's gardens and countryside from a hot-air balloon.
Glorious Gardens from Above (2014 )
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This stranger-than-fiction series explores the question of whether Natalia Barnett is an exploited Ukrainian child with dwarfism or a dangerous adult masquerading as a child. Featuring exclusive bombshell interviews with members of Natalia's adoptive family, relatives, friends, legal experts, and neighbors, this docuseries offers a never-before-seen glimpse into the Barnett family, Natalia's identity, Michael Barnett's October 2022 trial, as well as key insights into new theories and evidence.
The Curious Case of Natalia Grace (2023 )
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Explores the crimes that occurred along Highway 20 between the late 1970s and the early 1990s, where several young women and girls vanished, were sexually assaulted, or were killed.
Lost Women of Highway 20 (2023 )
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A reality-based docu-series that explores the world of “Gay for Pay,” a term used to describe when straight men do gay porn for money.
Broke Straight Boys (2014 )
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This docuseries follows the rise and fall of Veerappan, a dreaded smuggler whose bloody reign sparked a 20-year-long manhunt in south India.
The Hunt for Veerappan (2023 )
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This darkly satirical how-to guide explores the rise and fall of history's most notorious mob bosses and their tactics for success.
How to Become a Mob Boss (2023 )
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This docuseries chronicles the darkly comedic, unexpected 20-year journey of two unlikely office buddies, who stumble upon the murky truth behind the work they’ve been doing at a seedy New Jersey call center – persuading people to give money to charities – and vow to expose the crooked American telemarketing industry from within.
Telemarketers (2023 )