Classical music mixed with rare footage of space travel reminds us of the remarkable universe we inhabit.
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Nov 04, 2000
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November 29, 2021 - 59:08
A group of women who come from Indonesia to work in Ontario greenhouses resist systemic oppression and exploitation.
November 29, 2021 - 51:59
1917: People have had enough of the war. Uprisings are brewing, like the one that toppled the czar in Russia.
November 29, 2021 - 51:33
Michael Mosley runs an experiment to find the best way to beat stress - mindfulness, yoga or gardening. Psychiatrist Dr Alain Gregoire reveals how sleep affects mental health.
November 29, 2021 - 50:00
Sports fanatic Mark has Autism Spectrum Disorder and hopes to find a career that makes use of his strong sports knowledge; Mari, who was born with Spina Bifida, craves more stability in a career.
November 28, 2021 - 1:38:42
Film critic Pauline Kael battled to make her mark -- fueled by brilliance, unshakable self-confidence, a complicated past, and a deep love of the arts.
November 28, 2021 - 52:13
Next to Cleopatra, actor Omar Sharif was considered the most famous Egyptian ever, after film classics "Lawrence of Arabia" and "Doctor Zhivago" made him a world star. This documentary probes Sharif's deep personal and political contradictions.
November 28, 2021 - 51:06
Audrey Hepburn was one of the most stylish women the world has ever seen, and she took Hollywood by storm
November 27, 2021 - 1:30:14
Archival footage and wide-ranging interviews offer insight into a cinematic genius whose immigrant experience shaped the images he created on screen.
November 27, 2021 - 59:10
Over 20 years have passed since Elwy Yost last served as the beloved host of TVO's Saturday Night at the Movies and Magic Shadows. His infectious enthusiasm for cinema and legendary interviews left an enduring legacy with audiences across Ontario.
November 26, 2021 - 21:51
Highlights from our week of programming.
November 26, 2021 - 7:46
Why are southern Ontario migrant workers in human-rights hearing against the OPP.
November 26, 2021 - 24:59
A look at a new documentary about the popular and dynamic host of TVO's Saturday Night at the Movies.
November 25, 2021 - 24:17
Is imunizing children against the virus the light at the end of the pandemic tunnel?
November 25, 2021 - 32:43
A deep dive into Ontario's Working for Workers Act.
November 24, 2021 - 22:18
Will a new initiative help solve inequities in the education system for Black students?
November 24, 2021 - 33:00
How has policing changed in the wake of uprising post-George Floyd's death?
November 23, 2021 - 32:15
The question of what defines Indigenous has been an historically complex and complicated issue.
November 23, 2021 - 22:23
Lynn Gehl discusses her book, "Gehl v. Canada: Challenging Sex Discrimination in The Indian Act."
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