Production Highlights
Hyper Parents & Coddled Kids 2010
Kids today are the most overprotected, overindulged, and overscheduled in history. Is all of this attention giving the next generation a competitive edge, or creating new problems that will last a lifetime? Hyper Parents & Coddled Kids reports from the front line of the frenzied parenting trend.
Desperately Seeking Doctors 2007
As Canadians, we loved to brag about our efficient and universal health care system that was the envy of the world. But the system is broken, and nearly 5 million Canadians are now without a family doctor. "Desperately Seeking Doctors" sets out on a cross-country journey, talking to ordinary Canadians, doctors, and health care experts to investigate the present crisis, its causes and possible solutions.
Beyond Memory 2007
An intimate revelation of what it's like to live with dementia, or to love someone with this disease.
Autism: The Road Back 2006
A documentary that explores the realities facing parents of children with autism, and serves as a useful guide to diagnosis, treatment and support networks in British Columbia.
Children, Youth and Mental Health 2005
This powerful 4-part series offers practical tools to understanding the problems and finding solutions to mental health problems among children and youth such as depression, anxiety and psychosis. Each documentary explores causes, symptoms, impact on family and treatment.
FAS: When the Children Grow Up 2003
When a pregnant woman drinks, so does her baby. Alcohol causes irreparable harm in the brain of the developing fetus and there is no cure. It’s a lifelong condition. This documentary explores the realities experienced by adults living with fetal alcohol syndrome.
Living With Depression 2004
An exploration of this debilitating – sometimes fatal – condition and the keys to recovery.
Better Ask Nellie 2003
The Life & Times of Nellie Cournoyea
She was born on a trapline in Canada’s isolated Northern Arctic and is now one of the most powerful women in Canada; the CEO of a corporation worth hundreds of millions of dollars and a driving force behind the development of a $4 billion dollar northern natural gas pipeline.
Growing up Canadian: 2002
The Life & Times of The Friendly Giant, Mr. Dressup and Fred Penner
A whimsical, warm look back at three men who represent the golden years of Canadian children's programming on CBC Television. The Friendly Giant (Bob Homme), Mr. Dressup (Ernie Coombs), and Fred Penner.
Tales from the Tickle Trunk 2001
The Life and Times of Ernie Coombs (Mr. Dressup)
For 32 years he opened the doors to a world of imagination when he lifted the lid on his famous Tickle Trunk and shared in the antics of his faithful puppet friends, Casey and Finnegan. A look back at the career of Canada’s favorite children’s entertainer – Mr. Dressup.
Rising Stars: 2000
The Life & Times of Wesley Chu, Alexandre Despatie, and Estella Warren
Eight-year-old Calgary pianist Wesley Chu, 14-year-old Quebec diving champion Alexandre Despatie, and 21-year-old Peterborough supermodel Estella Warren – three young Canadians whose lives are defined by early success. This documentary focuses on the sacrifices and challenges of balancing a successful career with just being a kid.
Top Cop: 1999
The Life & Times of Christine Silverberg, first female chief of police in a major Canadian city.
Lynn's Looking Glass: 1998
The Life & Times of Lynn Johnston
Every day her comic strip 'For Better or For Worse is enjoyed by 10 million readers worldwide. Lynn Johnston is not afraid to tackle real-life issues – from parenting to middle-age spread to prejudice. 'For Better or For Worse' often reflects the real events in its creator’s life.
Rebel With a Cause 1997
The Life and Times of Doris Anderson
Long before Betty Freidan or Ms Magazine, Doris Anderson, former editor of Chatelaine magazine, transformed this conservative Canadian women’s magazine into a ‘little red book’ of early feminism. The life story of a woman who became one of the most powerful advocates for women’s rights in Canada.
One More Time: 1996
The Life & Times of Anne Murray
This documentary goes on the road with Anne Murray and provides a rare glimpse into the private life of this internationally-acclaimed singing superstar.
Kids today are the most overprotected, overindulged, and overscheduled in history. Is all of this attention giving the next generation a competitive edge, or creating new problems that will last a lifetime? Hyper Parents & Coddled Kids reports from the front line of the frenzied parenting trend.
Desperately Seeking Doctors 2007
As Canadians, we loved to brag about our efficient and universal health care system that was the envy of the world. But the system is broken, and nearly 5 million Canadians are now without a family doctor. "Desperately Seeking Doctors" sets out on a cross-country journey, talking to ordinary Canadians, doctors, and health care experts to investigate the present crisis, its causes and possible solutions.
Beyond Memory 2007
An intimate revelation of what it's like to live with dementia, or to love someone with this disease.
Autism: The Road Back 2006
A documentary that explores the realities facing parents of children with autism, and serves as a useful guide to diagnosis, treatment and support networks in British Columbia.
Children, Youth and Mental Health 2005
This powerful 4-part series offers practical tools to understanding the problems and finding solutions to mental health problems among children and youth such as depression, anxiety and psychosis. Each documentary explores causes, symptoms, impact on family and treatment.
FAS: When the Children Grow Up 2003
When a pregnant woman drinks, so does her baby. Alcohol causes irreparable harm in the brain of the developing fetus and there is no cure. It’s a lifelong condition. This documentary explores the realities experienced by adults living with fetal alcohol syndrome.
Living With Depression 2004
An exploration of this debilitating – sometimes fatal – condition and the keys to recovery.
Better Ask Nellie 2003
The Life & Times of Nellie Cournoyea
She was born on a trapline in Canada’s isolated Northern Arctic and is now one of the most powerful women in Canada; the CEO of a corporation worth hundreds of millions of dollars and a driving force behind the development of a $4 billion dollar northern natural gas pipeline.
Growing up Canadian: 2002
The Life & Times of The Friendly Giant, Mr. Dressup and Fred Penner
A whimsical, warm look back at three men who represent the golden years of Canadian children's programming on CBC Television. The Friendly Giant (Bob Homme), Mr. Dressup (Ernie Coombs), and Fred Penner.
Tales from the Tickle Trunk 2001
The Life and Times of Ernie Coombs (Mr. Dressup)
For 32 years he opened the doors to a world of imagination when he lifted the lid on his famous Tickle Trunk and shared in the antics of his faithful puppet friends, Casey and Finnegan. A look back at the career of Canada’s favorite children’s entertainer – Mr. Dressup.
Rising Stars: 2000
The Life & Times of Wesley Chu, Alexandre Despatie, and Estella Warren
Eight-year-old Calgary pianist Wesley Chu, 14-year-old Quebec diving champion Alexandre Despatie, and 21-year-old Peterborough supermodel Estella Warren – three young Canadians whose lives are defined by early success. This documentary focuses on the sacrifices and challenges of balancing a successful career with just being a kid.
Top Cop: 1999
The Life & Times of Christine Silverberg, first female chief of police in a major Canadian city.
Lynn's Looking Glass: 1998
The Life & Times of Lynn Johnston
Every day her comic strip 'For Better or For Worse is enjoyed by 10 million readers worldwide. Lynn Johnston is not afraid to tackle real-life issues – from parenting to middle-age spread to prejudice. 'For Better or For Worse' often reflects the real events in its creator’s life.
Rebel With a Cause 1997
The Life and Times of Doris Anderson
Long before Betty Freidan or Ms Magazine, Doris Anderson, former editor of Chatelaine magazine, transformed this conservative Canadian women’s magazine into a ‘little red book’ of early feminism. The life story of a woman who became one of the most powerful advocates for women’s rights in Canada.
One More Time: 1996
The Life & Times of Anne Murray
This documentary goes on the road with Anne Murray and provides a rare glimpse into the private life of this internationally-acclaimed singing superstar.