Spirit to Soar

SPIRIT TO SOAR is a one-hour documentary inspired by Tanya Talaga’s book, Seven Fallen Feathers, about seven missing or dead First Nations high school students. This documentary examines the hard truths around the deaths, truths the northern city of Thunder Bay and the country of Canada, have long ignored: Racism kills, especially when it presents itself as indifference. SPIRIT TO SOAR is a closer look at what has happened in the wake of the inquest into the student’s deaths, of how families and communities have struggled to carry on while pursuing justice for their loved ones and equity for First Nations People, and, it looks at Talaga’s own journey of trying to make sense of her role here. This film is a story of the strength and bravery First Nations youth show every single day, when they walk out the front door and head to high school in a country that has tried to erase them. We are still here and thriving.

Much Ado About Shakespeare

MUCH ADO ABOUT SHAKESPEARE follows Steven Wadlow, a window cleaner who believes that a painted portrait that has been hanging above his family’s television set for over half a century may be worth hundreds of millions of dollars. Over eleven years, Steven embarks on a journey to uncover the truth about the portrait, visiting some of the world’s top art institutions. The history of the painting suggests it could be a missing portrait of William Shakespeare that had been painted during his lifetime. Facial comparison software shows a striking resemblance to The Bard, more so than any known image. Despite the art world’s skepticism, Steven’s breakthrough comes in Paris, where a renowned expert, who has examined masterpieces like the Mona Lisa, confirms his discovery. This captivating film uncovers the mystery behind a painting that could rewrite history and change Steven’s life forever.

Dances With Cranes

DANCES WITH CRANES follows the incredible journey of the whooping crane, one of the world’s rarest and most ancient birds, predating humans by tens of thousands of years. Once nearly extinct, with fewer than 20 remaining in the 1940s, these majestic creatures are still fighting for survival. This film explores the remarkable efforts of scientists who will go to any length to save them—whether performing mating dances or jumping from helicopters to study them in the wild. Over the course of a year in the life of three whooping crane chicks, we witness the challenges of bringing a species back from the brink of extinction, from the early conservation efforts to new threats posed by climate change. DANCES WITH CRANES tells a story of resilience, dedication, and the fight to protect an ancient species.

The Spoils

THE SPOILS explores the ongoing battle over the restitution of Nazi-looted art, set against the rise of the far-right in Germany and the resurgence of post-WW2 art collections on the global market. The film focuses on the struggle over ownership, history, and morality, centered around failed efforts in Düsseldorf to honor German-Jewish art dealer Max Stern. Stern, who escaped the war, became Canada’s most successful art dealer. Through exclusive interviews and rare archival footage, THE SPOILS uncovers the tragic, ironic, and often contentious journey of reclaiming stolen cultural treasures.

Forest School

Nature learning has been embedded in indigenous culture for thousands of years, and within the past few decades the philosophy has formalized in Scandinavian countries as "FOREST SCHOOL". This concept of alternative education is now flooding into North America and the rest of the world. Forest school is a form of early education delivered entirely outdoors – rain or shine or snow - in which students explore nature to learn personal, social and technical skills. By using twigs to write in the mud they draw their favorite animals, the trees become story-tellers as they imagine the great adventures they can have, and animals become teachers of empathy and kindness.

The 'A' Word: America's War On Women

June 24, 2022, America’s Supreme Court voted on a decision that would impact the futures of millions of people. In THE A-WORD, we meet those most vulnerable to America’s abortion bans, and the medics who risk committing felonies to save them. Shadowing multiple abortion clinics, we track patients forced to travel the length of the USA to get needed care. We meet abortion providers who are so terrified they tuck firearms into their scrubs. Through this, we explore the Christian nationalist movement behind it all. Abortion - a word so stigmatised that it has become impossible to say - has divided this nation. Two years on, the fight over the “A-Word” has become a battle for freedom, equality and healthcare itself.

Warship: Life In The Royal Navy

WARSHIP: LIFE IN THE ROYAL NAVY gives unprecedented access to the inner workings of the Royal Navy. From attending the UK’s biggest and most powerful warship meeting, to joining Royal Marine Commando recruits in the thick of training, this series reveals what life is really like behind the scenes. Throughout the series, Julia Bradbury and JJ Chalmers also discover how crucial historical events shaped our oldest fighting force, from the sinking of Tudor warship the Mary Rose, to the Falklands conflict.

#Racegirl: The Comeback Of Sophia Florsch

German racer Sophia  Flörsch  has dreamt of racing in F1 since she started kart racing as a four-year-old. Everything was going well, until a horrific and world-headline-making accident in the 2018 F3 Macau Grand Prix. #RACEGIRL follows Sophia during her grueling battle to get back on the racetrack. She confronts the sport’s prejudice against women and faces the disadvantage of having fewer financial resources than most other drivers. When Russia invades Ukraine, Sophia’s team loses their main sponsor and two drivers, with only weeks to go before the start of the season, and Sophie has to start over once again. This gripping documentary offers a deep insight into the money-driven, male-dominated world of motorsports, and presents an intimate portrait of a strong young woman and the sacrifices she must make in pursuit of her dream.

Canada The Story Of Us

CANADA: THE STORY OF US tells the story of a nation and its people - in a new way for a new generation. Each hour features exciting action-adventure narratives told through dramatic recreation and 3D animation. With ground-breaking CGI and a cast of celebrity interviews that take us inside the nation’s biggest stories, Canada: The Story of Us is truly a celebration of a nation that has transformed its differences into understanding and created an identity that is uniquely diverse.

Hate Crime: Uncensored

Hate Crime: Uncensored is a new documentary featuring testimony and footage of a variety of religious and racist hate crimes that have taken place on Britain’s streets. The film reveals an uncensored look at the shockingly offensive, abusive and racist language and behaviour that is occurring every day.