Restaurants on the Edge

Restaurants all over the world are set in truly stunning locations: at the edge of the water, perched on a mountainside, overlooking a white, sandy beach... But despite these outstanding views many of them often have the most lamentable reviews. In Restaurants on the Edge, a team of three experts - a restauranteur, a designer, and a chef - embark on a journey to not only transform the restaurant, but also the owners’ outlook, to hopefully put them back on a path to success. The experts tap into the soul of the restaurant’s location and community, incorporating local tastes, flavours, and textures into each restaurant’s makeover in a way that is uplifting, inspirational, and positive.

#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.

New New Orleans

THE NEW NEW ORLEANS explores the journey taken by the City of New Orleans to reclaim its title as one of the hottest travel destinations on the planet after the devastating effects of Hurricane Katrina.

Escape From Iran: The Hollywood Option

Codename: The Hollywood Option was a secret mission to rescue US hostages held captive at the US embassy in Tehran in 1979. Considered by many as the most dangerous diplomatic operation in Canadian history, it inspired the Oscar® winning film Argo. Through direct testimony of those who found sanctuary at the Canadian embassy and the Canadians who risked their own safety to shelter their neighbours, Escape from Iran tells the story of this startling world affair.

Mr. Dressup: The Magic Of Make-Believe

An endearing documentary based on the life and career of legendary children’s entertainer Ernie Coombs—or, as he is more commonly known by millions of fans, Mr. Dressup. The documentary celebrates the origins and history of one of Canada’s most beloved CBC children's shows, Mr. Dressup, which enriched the lives of five generations.

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.

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.

Back To Everest

Dave Rodney realizes his dream by enduring significant hardship to summit Mount Everest. But victory twists suddenly into horror when a teammate and close friend goes missing, never to be seen again. This memory haunts him until Rodney leaves the comfort of family and new-found love, daring to climb the highest mountain once more.

Day Job

Do you have the next billion-dollar business? Facebook, Instagram and Airbnb have set the bar high in the world of entrepreneurs, giving rise to legions of people trying to turn their brilliant ideas into the next big thing. DAY JOB explores the grueling process of three unique digital start-ups, all vying to be the next great billion-dollar business. Watch the real life stories of these teams as they experience the hardships and sacrifices entrepreneurs face to build their ideas during an intensive 12-week accelerator program funded by potential equity investors.

Cosmetics Coming Clean

Cosmetics are changing. Brought about by a storm of protest from concerned consumers and an influx of scientific research, the stuff you put on your face is changing its makeup. With stories from organic boutique producers and the labs of major manufacturers, this documentary will examine the shifting tide of current cosmetics, always with an eye on how science separates fact from fear.