Browse documentary series in Canada
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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 )
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Surgeon Richard Babor sorts science from superstition to find out what we can do to reduce our cancer risk.
How Not To Get Cancer (2019 )
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On April 23, 1945, the U.S. Navy warship USS Eagle 56 exploded off the coast of Portland, Maine due to a malfunction of the ship's boilers...or so the official report said. A civilian-led dive expedition attempts to discover the lost wreckage and find out what really happened, uncovering fresh clues, startling eyewitness accounts, and a possible cover-up.
The Hunt for Eagle 56 (2019 )
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A global investigation of the ultimate talisman of wealth, beauty and power. Filmed in China, Peru, Canada, the U.S., London, Dubai, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, this documentary reveals the impact of gold mining and the gold trade on our economy, environment and conflicts.
The Shadow of Gold (2019 )
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Explore the story of Jesus Christ through a unique lens: the people in his life who were closest to him. Each of the eight chapters is told from the perspective of different biblical figures, all of whom played a pivotal role in Jesus’ life including Joseph, John the Baptist, Mary Mother of Jesus, Caiaphas, Judas Iscariot, Pontius Pilate, Mary Magdalene and Peter.
Jesus: His Life (2019 )
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This is the (mostly) true story of a 1970s fashion icon turned cocaine kingpin caught between his loyalties to the mob, the Colombian Cartel, the FBI, and his 7 wives.
The Tailor of Sin City (2024 )
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Police officers, paramedics and other first responders reveal their true encounters with the paranormal while on duty. Not only do these cases defy explanation, they terrify even the most seasoned of men and women who have devoted their lives to serve and protect the living.
Paranormal Emergency (2019 )
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Exploring defensive strategies, weapons and structures used across Europe over 2,000 years, shedding light on forgotten histories that shaped modern borders.
Defending Europe (2024 )
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Highlights the talented, often provocative entertainers whose brilliance and rise to stardom transformed American popular culture.
The Icons That Built America (2024 )
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Décrypteurs (2019 )
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Philippe Geubels searches for the limits of his humor. He goes on an adventure for a week with people who you shouldn't laugh with.
Taboo (2018 )
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A woman with Dissociative Identity Disorder works to understand her illness, while balancing life as a mother of two, and her doctoral studies.
Many Sides of Jane (2019 )
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Émilie and Clifford have turned their home into a zoo where they care for wild animals in need of rehabilitation.
Un zoo pas comme les autres (2019 )
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Shot in Hamlin's home kitchen, this series puts Hamlin’s passion for cooking and Renee Guilbault's expertise on full display as they share favorite recipes, practical kitchen tips and secrets for a successful dinner party that exudes casual elegance, welcoming new guests into the Hamlin kitchen each week.
In the Kitchen with Harry Hamlin (2024 )
On change d'air (2019 )
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It's not surprising that Bobby Flay and his daughter, Sophie Flay, share a love for food. Together, they tackle one location at a time, experiencing each other's favorite places to eat classic dishes.
The Flay List (2019 )
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"The Toe Bro" follows Jonathan Tomines, a foot specialist who treats a range of shocking foot problems for patients who come from far and wide seeking his help. "The Toe Bro" has helped over 5,000 foot patients and there is nothing he won't clip, slice, or scoop until suffering is a thing of the past. These oddly satisfying and cringe-worthy procedures, combined with Jonathan's friendly bed-side manner, leave patients with newfound confidence and viewers fascinated by his achievements. Each hour-long episode follows four patients on a mission to fix their hidden and painful secret who look to "The Toe Bro" for help. Viewers follow each case from consultation to recovery and everything in between. From runaway fungus to ingrown toenails, from odd-protrusions to warts, pincer nails, and strange embedded objects, "The Toe Bro" has seen and treated it all. With hundreds of thousands of YouTube subscribers, patients seek him out via social media knowing he's the man to get the job done.
The Toe Bro (2019 )
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Kelly Osborne and a group of experts examine the best 80s movies, music and more!
The Very Very Best of the 80s (2022 )
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Fourteen young people are put to work on the wards at the Royal Derby Hospital.
The Big Hospital Experiment (2019 )
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Une garderie pour tous (2019 )
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Ten foster children who are part of a revolutionary program operated by the nonprofit organization Kidsave search to find their forever home.
The Day I Picked My Parents (2019 )
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Zak revisits some of Ghost Adventures' most chilling paranormal investigations. He follows up with the real people featured on fan-favorite episodes to find out what happened after the crew left.
Ghost Adventures: Where Are They Now? (2019 )
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Once completed, HMS Queen Elizabeth will be the United Kingdom's largest warship, longer than three football fields and taller than Niagara Falls. But right now, she's months away from being seaworthy and battle ready.
Rise of the Supercarrier (2019 )
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Travel to the most sought-after destinations and see China like you’ve never seen before! Featuring the most renowned sites such as the Great Wall of China, the peak of Mount Emei, and the hidden forests of Hainan, host Hal Sparks also takes viewers on exclusive excursions to places rarely seen by Western audiences.
Explore China (2019 )
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Explores the allegations in the wider context of Manson’s career, his meteoric rise as the self-proclaimed ‘Antichrist Superstar’ and the controversy surrounding his fall from grace. Examining the fallout of high-profile sexual allegations through the voices of the accusers and Manson’s allies, the series is a shocking portrayal of the different accounts of what went on and how much society, the world of music and celebrity has changed in the last generation.
Marilyn Manson: Unmasked (2024 )
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The definitive musical biography of Paul Simon, one of the greatest songwriters (and performers) in the history of rock 'n roll.
In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon (2024 )
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Traces the incredible trajectory of Brown’s life and career from a 7th grade drop-out arrested and jailed at the age of 16 for breaking into a car in the Jim Crow-era South, to an entertainment legend whose groundbreaking talent and unique perspective catapulted him to become a cultural force.
James Brown: Say It Loud (2024 )
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This four-part docu-series explores the legalization of sports gambling and its evolving impact on the gambling community. It chronicles professional gamblers, bookies, oddsmakers and documents effects of legalization through their eyes.
Action (2019 )
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Italian motorcycle racer Franco Morbidelli battles to the top of MotoGP racing.
Morbidelli Rising (2019 )
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From executive producers Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson, Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter, Shawn Gee and Alex Gibney, each episode of this series focuses on a groundbreaking song pivotal to the evolution of American music and culture. From the early hip-hop battles to verses that sparked hope and inspired change, watch artists deconstruct their composition, revisit the impact the song had on them personally, and dissect the socio-economic and cultural conditions that inspired the landmark work and gave voice to a generation.
Hip Hop: The Songs That Shook America (2019 )
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Now Hear This is a primetime PBS miniseries now filming its 5th season that brings the greatest music ever written to millions of viewers, with modern storytelling that captivates. Now Hear This opens the world of classical music to new audiences, while giving existing fans new ways to love their music. Now Hear This is presented by Great Performances, celebrating its 50th season on PBS, and this year begins international distribution.
Now Hear This (2019 )
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The fascinating stories of the families behind the food that built America, those who used brains, muscle, blood, sweat and tears to get to America's heart through its stomach, those who invented new technologies and helped win wars.
The Food That Built America (2019 )