Browse documentary series in Canada
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Through never before-seen archive material, interviews with celebrities, industry insiders, rabid fans and the Kids In The Hall themselves – this documentary tells the wild story of this cult-famous comedy troupe from the 1980s to the present day.
The Kids in the Hall: Comedy Punks (2022 )
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Love it or hate it, the government plays a huge role in our lives. Adam Conover explores its triumphs, failures and how we might be able to change it.
The G Word with Adam Conover (2022 )
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Famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson provides clarity for the vision of the cosmos as he voyages across the universe with never-before-told stories that delve into the scientific concepts of the laws of gravity and the origins of space and time.
Cosmos (2014 )
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Lisa Ling's investigative documentary series goes behind the scenes to discover the secret societies within the American society.
This Is Life with Lisa Ling (2014 )
Death Row Stories (2014 )
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In 24 provocative lectures, Professor Ehrman takes you deep into the process by which the divinity of Jesus was first conceived by his followers, demonstrating how this conception was refined over time to become the core of the Christian theology. A distinguished scholar of Christianity and New York Times best-selling author, Professor Ehrman develops the inquiry with meticulous research and in-depth analysis of texts. In these lectures, Ehrman reveals that the theological understanding of Jesus as God came about through a complex series of factors and events, each of which must be understood in order to grasp this most extraordinary and historically pivotal story. In the enthralling inquiry of How Jesus Became God Professor Ehrman lays bare the diverse elements that combined to produce both an astonishing true-life story and one of history’s most significant developments.
How Jesus Became God (2014 )
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Access to military and law enforcement units working on "Operation Martillo."
Drug Wars (2014 )
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BOOGEYMEN takes an in-depth look at the history of local monsters and travels to the small, picturesque towns where they appeared to listen to both believers and skeptics as they investigate the most recent sightings.
Boogeymen: Monsters Among Us (2014 )
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The Vikings changed Europe forever, yet half of them have almost completely disappeared from collective memory: the women.
Viking Women (2014 )
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In this documentary series, the discovery of a gruesome crime scene in a remote area sets investigators on the trail of a killer.
Bloodlands (2014 )
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It might be one of the most famous continents on the planet, but the story of Australia hasn't been told quite like this before. In a four-part world premiere blue-chip wildlife series, come face-to-face with Australia’s most iconic – and most mysterious – animals including the cassowary, tree-kangaroo, dingo, echidna and platypus as they soar, swim and stalk through the unspoiled and spectacular environment.
Wild Australia (2014 )
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Borbón: La maldición de un apellido (2014 )
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Through vividly enhanced archival footage and voices from all sides of the conflict, this docuseries brings WWII to life like never before.
World War II: From the Frontlines (2023 )
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Actor Simon Delaney explores the great stories and characters associated with the most beautiful, notorious and historical castles built across Ireland.
Tales of Irish Castles (2014 )
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James May takes a look at the 'peoples car'. Covering every form of cars for the masses - from the Beetle to the Kei Car, May looks at the many forms of people's car, their origins and their effect on history. Each episode covers a particular theme; these being cars from dictatorships, microcars and the dream cars we aspire to.
James May's Cars of the People (2014 )
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A genealogist and a cop: a great team for uncovering the origins of the crime. On a murder case, genealogist Margot Laurent teams up with Arthur Du Plessis, a young and self-assured cop. Who committed the murder? And why? A murder always has its dark side: a fabricated family history that becomes an urban legend. And who can claim that their family has no secrets? Margot and Arthur strip away the hidden mysteries to shed light on the murder. Arthur is the no-nonsense one, here to arrest the culprit, while Margot, the genealogist, is more interested in the past, in the prehistory of the murder, in what prefigured the tragedy before it happened. Between them, Margot and Arthur bring the events into focus. Here lie hidden family traumas, stories sometimes ignored by those who must endure the aftermath, which give multiple layers to the whodunnit.
Origins (2014 )
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Seven millions years ago Hawaii rose from the sea a volcanic wasteland, how these islands transformed themselves into paradise is a story that defies the odds and challenges our expectations. Nat Geo WILD takes us on an untamed journey to Hawaii, a place that through an alchemy of fire, ice and water has become an experiment in creation.
Wild Hawaii (2014 )
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In-depth look at incredible moments in baseball that built careers, reputations and myths.
MLB Epic Moments (2014 )
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Wineman has a television series in which as a "road movie" you can discover different landscapes, cultures, people and especially the world of wine. Wineman invites spectators to visit wineries and vineyards, thus having the opportunity to learn live all the secrets of the region, its people, production methods and why they have been chosen. They will also learn, from the vineyard to the glass, that the reasons for success in one region may be the reasons for failure in another. During the show, we meet many people, famous and anonymous. But everyone, great people in the world of wine.
Wineman (2014 )
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A spin-off of the hugely successful Mighty Ships series, Mighty Cruise Ships documents the most dynamic passenger vessels in the world en route to unbelievably glorious paradise hotspots.
Mighty Cruise Ships (2014 )
72 Dangerous Animals: Australia (2014 )
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The Polar Sea is a 10 part television series that follows an incredible amateur expedition through the fabled Northwest Passage during a summer of revolutionary change in the Arctic.
The Polar Sea (2014 )
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Catalyst is Australia's premier science investigation series. Each week the team brings you stories from Australia and around the world, meeting scientists at the forefront of discovery.
Catalyst (2014 )
Coral Triangle (2014 )
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13 Factors That Saved Apollo 13 (2014 )
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Travel with Ladin Langeman and Steve Ronholt as they fly fish fresh water locations around the western U.S. and Canada. Each episode of catch-and-release fishing is perfectly imperfect-casting a humorous light on the world of fly fishing everyone will enjoy!
Fishing with Ladin (2014 )
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When ancient war tactics became overwhelmed by powerful new weapons like tanks, air attacks, weapons of mass destruction and submarines, a pivotal game-changing moment in history occurred. History is delving into the background of each weapon explaining the how and why they were developed, the strategy, and their ultimate effectiveness.
WWI: The First Modern War (2014 )
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Dr James Fox tells the story of three cities in three exceptional years - cities whose artists and thinkers, writers and musicians set the world on a new course.
Bright Lights, Brilliant Minds: A Tale of Three Cities (2014 )
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The '90s: The Last Great Decade? revisits the decade through "inside out" storytelling and analysis via 120 original interviews—from unsung heroes behind the decade's most riveting stories to the biggest names in politics, tech, movies and music. They reveal a decade of highs and lows: Bill Clinton swept into office on the promise of change; we all made new "Friends"; the LA Riots kept us glued to our TVs; Nirvana gave Generation X a voice but everyone danced the Macarena; and "The Real World" and Jerry Springer changed the television programming landscape. With a star-studded cast of actors, eyewitnesses, politicians and celebrity interviewees, The '90s tells the story of 10 years before boom turned into bust; 10 years when the Web was wide open; 10 years before global terror hit hard.
The '90s: The Last Great Decade? (2014 )
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The remarkable and often perilous story of the journey through life. It is a story that unites each of us with every animal on the planet, because we all set out on this journey from the moment we are born. For animals there is just one goal in life – to continue their bloodline in the form of offspring. This series follows that journey through its six crucial stages: first steps, growing up, finding a home, gaining power, winning a mate and succeeding as a parent.
Life Story (2014 )
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The viewers are faced with survival dilemmas. Each answer is scientifically explained.
Deadly Dilemmas (2014 )
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Classic books are considered with a fresh eye. Returning to the authors' original manuscripts and letters, expert writers and performers bring their personal insights to these great works.
The Secret Life of Books (2014 )
