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11/18/2025

“Arthur Erickson: Beauty Between the Lines” offers an in-depth exploration of the extraordinary life of one of the 20th century’s most iconic and influential modernist architects.

The documentary weaves personal anecdotes and professional milestones to uncover the untold stories of Erickson’s journey, from his celebrated public achievements to his private struggles.

Known for his visionary designs and groundbreaking architectural philosophy, Erickson’s work profoundly shaped the modern landscape, but behind the accolades lay a complex individual grappling with triumphs and tragedies.

Through intimate interviews, archival footage, and a look at his most famous creations, the film reveals the delicate balance Erickson maintained between his creative genius and the challenges of his personal life, offering a deeper understanding of the man and the legacy he left behind.

Stream the full doc for free on the TVO Docs YouTube channel!

Frances Ward, a self-professed “Seaweed Nerd” and adventurer, is about to give up everything she’s built in her life to ...
11/17/2025

Frances Ward, a self-professed “Seaweed Nerd” and adventurer, is about to give up everything she’s built in her life to start a kelp farm off the west coast of Canada.

"Send Kelp" follows Frances on an odyssey that brings her into the vast oceans of the Pacific where she intends to build one of the first farms of its kind in British Columbia.

But to coax a crop from the wild Pacific, she’ll need help from scientists, wild harvesters, and entrepreneurs who know the challenges and astonishing potential of this miraculous organism.

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/BDGCu0UpSJI?si=kWoF6jWaUotqYV_V

"Send Kelp" premieres Sunday, November 23rd at 9pm on TVO, stream it digitally Friday, November 21st.

11/17/2025

There have been tens of thousands of international players in the global game of soccer, but only one sits at the top: Canada’s Christine Sinclair (), the all-time leading international goal scorer.

“The Pitch” follows the early formation of the Northern Super League, including the moment the Vancouver Rise joined the league with Sinclair as part of the ownership group.

Less than two years later, The Rise made league history by winning the inaugural NSL championship and lifting the Diana B. Matheson Cup. 🏆

Stream the full documentary for free now on the TVO Docs YouTube channel.

11/14/2025

Unlike traditional ownership groups, AFC Toronto is backed by members of Toronto’s own local soccer community — devoted parents and supporters who came together to raise the original $1-million franchise fee.

It’s the kind of grassroots commitment captured in “The Pitch”, which follows Diana Matheson and fellow players as they work to establish Canada’s first professional women’s soccer league. The documentary offers a rare look at the obstacles, negotiations, and behind-the-scenes decisions that shaped what would become the Northern Super League.

Stream The Pitch now on YouTube.

11/13/2025

“That’s a basic human right, is your choice to be a mother. And you should be able to be a mother and a footballer concurrently” - Amy Walsh.

“The Pitch” documents Diana Matheson and fellow players as they work to establish Canada’s first professional women’s soccer league. The film offers an inside look at the obstacles, negotiations, and decisions that shaped the Northern Super League.

Stream “The Pitch” now on YouTube.

11/12/2025

What does it take to build a professional women’s soccer league from the ground up?

For Diana Matheson, it was a question that lingered for years, asked of federations but never answered.

Despite generations of elite players, Canada’s talent too often went abroad. Without a domestic league, there was no place to play at home.

“The Pitch” follows a two year journey to create what is now known as the Northern Super League, with exclusive behind the scenes access to the people redefining the future of women’s soccer in Canada.

Stream it for free now on our YouTube channel! ⚽️

11/11/2025

When Olympic soccer star Diana Matheson retires, she sets out — alongside fellow players — to build something that has never existed: a professional women’s soccer league in Canada.

What follows is a modern David-and-Goliath story, as they confront institutional resistance, doubters and naysayers, and the weight of doing something for the first time.

Filmed over two years, “The Pitch” offers rare behind-the-scenes access to a bold attempt to change the game — a universal story of resilience, leadership, and a refusal to play by the old rules.

Stream “The Pitch” now on our YouTube channel!

11/05/2025

“Crip Trip” follows quadruple amputee Daniel and his friend and reluctant caregiver Frederick, as they hit the road in a barely functioning RV, trying to keep Daniel out of a long-term care home by turning him into a working TV director.

From junkyard photo shoots and Indigenous powwows to American art scenes, darkroom disasters, and stand-up comedy, the duo navigates the brutal realities of disability, art, and survival on the road.

Along the way, they protest, pitch shows, and nearly kill each other as broken equipment, blown opportunities, and burned-out friendships threaten to derail their mission.

It’s a punk-rock road trip for justice—with no plan, no brakes, and no limbs.

Stream Episode 2 now on our YouTube channel!

11/04/2025

"Deception: World War II" is a four-part chronological series that weaves tales of the deception and countermeasures used by both sides of the Second World War to deadly effect.

Tracking six years of conflict, this series uses a wealth of archive footage and expert interviews to explore astounding stories of subterfuge and covert operations.

From propaganda disinformation campaigns and daring acts of espionage behind enemy lines, to the creation of fictional armies, “Deception: World War II” picks apart various wartime operations and looks at the men and women who managed to fool entire governments and armies.

Watch the first two episodes now on our Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/baiP0xVrwgM?si=rtnFUQDVf3RvtLbR

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