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Lac-Mégantic investigates one of the worst oil train tragedies in history: a foreseeable catastrophe ignited by corporate and political negligence.

Documentary | 4 parts

Lac-Mégantic - This Is Not an Accident

In the aftermath of his brother's death by self-immolation, Tibetan-Canadian immigrant TENZIN is thrust into a magical and spiritual odyssey that tracks fragmented parallel stories of love and revenge.

Drama | 74 min

Tenzin

This documentary tells the story of Quebec nationalism from the late 1960s to the present and how this nationalism has gradually transformed from progressive to a much more conservative streak.

Documentary | 52 min

Bataille pour L'ame du Quebec (The Battle for the Soul of Quebec)

A saga recounting the turbulent periods of the early 20th century through the eyes of ordinary people. Each character faces challenges but shares the same desire to live, love and find their own place

Drama | 1 season

There Will Be People

An exploration of the life and career of United States Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and how her legal legacy has propelled the battle for gender equality.

Documentary | 1 episode

Through the grassroots campaign of electoral hopeful Rosa Iris, this new documentary reveals the depths of racial hatred and institutionalized oppression that divide Haiti and the Dominican Republic.

Documentary | 96 min

Stateless

The Stand: How One Gesture Shook the World explores the motives behind Tommie Smith and John Carlos's gesture of defiance during the 1968 Olympics, and the consequences.

Documentary | 70 min

The Stand: How One Gesture Shook The World

The story of Jordan River Anderson, and how as a result of his short life, thousands of Indigenous children today have health care equal to that enjoyed by the rest of Canadians.

Documentary | 66 min

Jordan River Anderson: The Messenger

Canada's number one political satirist, Rick Mercer hosts The RICK MERCER REPORT, providing a unique viewpoint on Canada from coast to coast to coast.

Comedy | 1 season

Rick Mercer Report

A late-night Maritimes television series featuring compelling guests from all walks of life.

Interview and talk-show | 5 seasons

At the Table

The Investigators with Diana Swain pulls back the curtain on journalism, connecting with the journalists who break big stories.

News | 3 seasons

The Investigators

Peter Mansbridge presents a weekly interview program featuring conversations with the people who shape this country.

News | 6 seasons

Mansbridge One on One

Interrupt this Program explores the underground art scenes of cities under pressure, with point-of-view docs that feature artists working amid tension, dissent, or political unrest.

Reality | 2 seasons

Interrupt this Program

Featuring animation, CBC archives, and storytelling, the Art of Leading is an entertaining and educational CBC TV special that features 2016's CBC IDEAS Massey lecturer, historian Margaret MacMillan, in a surprising and inventive animated format. From the threat of ISIS to the impact of climate change, we live in increasingly turbulent times. Leaders from around the world are trying to tackle these difficult issues - but are their tactics misguided? Have we been here before? The Art of Leading challenges present problems with solutions from the past, told through some of the most powerful figures in history. From politicians like Richard Nixon and Margaret Thatcher, Justin Trudeau and MacKenzie King, we explore the leaders who have risen and fallen based on their decisions - and apply their successes and failures to current day.

Documentary | 22 min

The Art of Leading

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