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1. Unsolved Mysteries (1987–2010)
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Crime, Drama
Combines dramatic re-enactments, interviews and updates, to tell stories of real mysteries, from human to the supernatural.
Stars: Robert Stack, Dennis Farina, Keely Shaye Brosnan, William Roll
Votes: 6,648
2. Kink (2001–2005)
TV-MA | 30 min | Documentary
The subjects profiled in KINK embrace their sexual fantasies - and aren't afraid to share them. Unashamedly inviting the cameras into their private lives, they reveal their innermost ... See full summary »
Stars: Black Cherry Sherry, Eliese MacKinnon
Votes: 69
3. Forbidden Love: The Unashamed Stories of Lesbian Lives (1992)
85 min | Documentary
Ten women, most of them in Vancouver or Toronto, talk about being lesbian in the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s: discovering the pulp fiction of the day about women in love, their own first ... See full summary »
Directors: Lynne Fernie, Aerlyn Weissman | Stars: Keely Moll, Stephanie Ozard, Ann Bannon, Reva Hutkin
Votes: 320
4. National Geographic Specials (1965– )
60 min | Documentary, History
For over 30 years, the National Geographic Society has presented specials on nature, foreign culture, scientific breakthroughs, and things which fall under the general category of "neat stuff." Each special is self-contained.
Stars: Alexander Scourby, Leslie Nielsen, Richard Kiley, Joseph Campanella
Votes: 340
5. A Winter Tan (1987)
91 min | Drama
Maryse Holden, a professor, feminist activist spent the last months before her murder in Mexico on "a break from feminism" that became a sexually iconic story reflect in her posthumous book... See full summary »
Directors: Jackie Burroughs, Louise Clark, John Frizzell, John Walker, Aerlyn Weissman | Stars: Jackie Burroughs, Hernando Gonzáles, Anita Olanick, Diane D'Aquila
Votes: 152
6. Hookers on Davie (1984)
88 min | Documentary
Filmmakers Holly Dale and Janis Cole explore the culture of Davie Street, located in the underbelly of Vancouver, where dozens of prostitutes work and live every day. Surprisingly, they ... See full summary »
Directors: Janis Cole, Holly Dale
Votes: 98
7. Calling the Shots (1988)
100 min | Documentary
Analysis of women's role in the film industry today. Numerous notable actresses and female directors share their thoughts.
Directors: Janis Cole, Holly Dale | Stars: Karen Arthur, Lizzie Borden, Barbara Boyle, Joyce Chopra
Votes: 18
8. To a Safer Place (1987)
58 min | Documentary
A victim of child abuse visits her family to heal the trauma she and her siblings experienced at the hands of their abusive father.
Directors: Beverly Shaffer, Shirley Turcotte | Stars: Shirley Turcotte, Gloria Demers
Votes: 10
9. The KGB Connections (1981 TV Movie)
G | 131 min | Documentary
Documentary about the KGB and the nefarious doings in its battle with the Soviet Union.
Director: Martyn Burke | Stars: Harold Brown, Nikita Khrushchev, Vladimir Lenin, Joseph Stalin
Votes: 49
10. A Wives' Tale (1980)
73 min | Documentary
A film about the women who supported the 1978 miners strike against Inco, the multinational which owned the nickel mines in Sudbury, Ontario. As the women became increasingly involved in ... See full summary »
Directors: Sophie Bissonnette, Martin Duckworth, Joyce Rock
11. Beyond Gay: The Politics of Pride (2009)
PG-13 | 87 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Before the 30th anniversary, Vancouver's Gay Pride Parade director examines relevance of Pride celebrations internationally. He travels to places where Pride is steeped in protest to ... See full summary »
Director: Bob Christie | Star: Ken Coolen
Votes: 142
12. Body by Garret (1982)
27 min | Documentary, Short
This short documentary tells the story of Garret Walsh, a twelve-year-old Canadian body-builder.
Director: Lon Appleby | Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Garret Walsh
Votes: 25
13. 125 Rooms of Comfort (1974)
81 min | Comedy, Drama
After commitment in a mental asylum following his father's death, rock & roller Billie Joyce returns to his ancestral home to take possession of the family's hotel.
Director: Patrick Loubert | Stars: Tim Henry, Jackie Burroughs, Bob Warner, Robert A. Silverman
Votes: 22
14. Distress Signals (1990)
55 min | Documentary
A film about the predominance of American television programing around the world at the expense of regional cultural voices.
Director: John Walker | Star: Jackie Burroughs
15. Little Sister's vs. Big Brother (2002)
71 min | Documentary
The story of how Little Sister's, a small bookstore in the heart of Vancouver's gay and lesbian community, has flourished in the face of book seizures and bombings.
Director: Aerlyn Weissman | Stars: Jim Deva, Bruce Smythe, Knowlton Nash, Nino Ricci
Votes: 25
17. Scams, Schemes, and Scoundrels (1996)
95 min | Documentary, Crime
From the high-stakes world of fine arts forgery to the media hoaxsters who plant false ""news"" stories on the wire, examine the motives, methods and mayhem of these compelling tales.
Director: Aerlyn Weissman | Stars: James Randi, Mathew Affron, Bill Barlee, Barry Beyerstein
Votes: 11
18. Fiction and Other Truths: A Film About Jane Rule (1995)
57 min | Documentary, Biography
Documentary profile of writer Jane Rule whose literary career produced a wealth of novels and journalistic pieces which, in the face of Canadian censorship, speak eloquently about the lives of lesbians and gay men.
Directors: Lynne Fernie, Aerlyn Weissman | Star: Jane Rule
Votes: 12
19. My Name Is Susan Yee (1975)
13 min | Documentary, Short
A 12-year-old girl gives a tour of downtown Montreal.
Director: Beverly Shaffer | Star: Susan Yee
20. Strand, Under the Dark Cloth (1991)
Not Rated | 81 min | Documentary
Paul Strand (1890-1976) remains a curiously shrouded and paradoxical figure. While passionately devoted to humanity, he was happiest in the isolation of the darkroom.
Director: John Walker | Stars: John Walker, Harvey Atkin, Blanche Brown, Milton Brown
Votes: 56
21. Lost Secrets of Ancient Medicine: The Journey of the Blue Buddha (2006)
Not Rated | 47 min | Documentary
Twelve hundred years ago, the people of Tibet developed a comprehensive medical system. The practitioners understood how the mind can powerfully affect the body. They made medicines from ... See full summary »
Directors: Tetsuya Itano, Aerlyn Weissman | Star: David Suzuki
Votes: 16
22. The Pencil Case (2004)
4 min | Short, Drama, Fantasy
Director: Claudia Molina | Stars: Emily Anne Graham, Victoria Wirth
23. The Best Time of My Life: Portraits of Women in Mid-Life (1985)
59 min
Director: Patricia Watson
24. The Dancer (II) (2019)
Short, Drama
A multi-disciplinary dancer finds herself faced with making a possibly life-altering decision about her health and future.
Director: Justin Ducharme | Stars: Madelaine McCallum, Anoushka Ratnarajah
26. Lost Secrets of Ancient Medicine: The Blue Buddha in Russia (2006)
TV-G | 47 min | Documentary
Twelve hundred years ago the people of Tibet developed a comprehensive medical system. They understood how the mind can powerfully affect the body. They knew subtle ways of changing the ... See full summary »
Directors: Tetsuya Itano, Aerlyn Weissman | Star: David Suzuki
Votes: 12
27. The Breakthrough (1981)
40 min | Documentary, Short
How does one find the inspiration to make a film?
Director: Ira Levy | Stars: Nabil Shaban, Wendy Ferguson, Paul Marshall, Susan Odell
28. John Wyre: Drawing on Sound (1989)
27 min | Documentary, Short, Music
Documentary about Canadian composer John Wyre.
Director: Niv Fichman | Star: John Wyre
29. And We Knew How to Dance: Women in World War I (1994)
56 min | Documentary
Twelve elderly Canadian women discuss how they were munitions factory workers during World War I.
Director: Maureen Judge
Votes: 7
31. Eternal Earth (1987)
29 min | Documentary, Short
Documentary that follows Chinese-Canadian composer Alexina Louie as she composes a symphony.
Director: Larry Weinstein
32. Portrait of the Artist... as an Old Lady (1982)
30 min | Short
Paraskeva Clark, artist, socialist, feminist, is her own woman at her own cost. This film is a cameo of an irascible and oftentimes touching artist whose work has won her a place in ... See full summary »
Director: Gail Singer | Stars: Paraskeva Clark, Germaine Greer
33. My Friends Call Me Tony (1975)
12 min | Short
A portrait of Tony Rossi, a 10-year-old blind boy.
Director: Beverly Shaffer
34. Co-op Housing: Getting It Together (1975)
24 min | Documentary, Short
36. The Beauty of My People (1978)
30 min | Documentary, Short
Director: Alan Collins | Stars: Sherman Maness, Arthur Shilling
37. Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief (1986)
28 min | Documentary, Short
Five Native women from across Canada explain how they got to where they are in life today, and each of these women attests to the importance of Native culture in helping her to develop a sense of self.
Director: Carol Geddes | Stars: Gail Valaskakis, Margaret Joe, Sophie Pierre
38. Artist on Fire: Joyce Wieland (1987)
54 min | Documentary, Biography
Director: Kay Armatage | Star: Joyce Wieland
40. The Portside (2009)
20 min | Short, Drama
Watch the patrons of this alternative hotel bar live their lives as they circulate through The Portside.
Director: Aerlyn Weissman | Stars: Shaun Aquiline, Stefan Arngrim, Leigh Burrows, Heather Cant
41.
National Geographic Specials (1965– )
Episode:
The Grizzlies
(1987)
54 min | Documentary, History
Director: Theodore Thomas
Votes: 12
42.
Unsolved Mysteries (1987–2010)
Episode:
Episode #1.14
(1989)
TV-PG | 42 min | Documentary, Crime, Drama
This episode includes: Carnies, VA Cop Killer and UD, Red Lake Heir and UD, Leo Koury and UD, Hayward Kidnapping and Tatum's Ghost.
Directors: Michael Collins, John Cosgrove, Dan Gomez, John C. Joseph, Jim Lindsay, Mike Mathis, Keva Rosenfeld, Eric Taylor | Stars: Robert Stack, Diane Bright, Steve Dalton, Cecelia Fish
Votes: 37
43.
Kink (2001–2005)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(2001)
TV-MA | 23 min | Documentary
Fanny and Fogg are two self-professed dedicated sado-masochists. In the intimacy of Fogg's apartment, they introduce viewers to the joys of S/M. At the beginning of our series Fanny and ... See full summary »
Directors: Dennis Heaton, Audrey Mehler
44.
Kink (2001–2005)
Episode:
Episode #1.10
(2001)
TV-MA | 23 min | Documentary
For Stephen, love lies waiting in the whispering shrubs of Vancouver's nude beach. Fogg leans closer to Andrea while Stephen remains a playful spirit. He spends his time at the beach with a... See full summary »
Directors: Dennis Heaton, Audrey Mehler
45.
Kink (2001–2005)
Episode:
Episode #1.11
(2001)
TV-MA | 23 min | Documentary
Velvet and Rosamond address the difficulties of living 'out', loud and proud; Fanny faces up to a buried trauma, and the gay community comes together for the Vancouver Pride Parade. Velvet ... See full summary »
Directors: Dennis Heaton, Audrey Mehler
46.
Kink (2001–2005)
Episode:
Episode #1.12
(2001)
TV-MA | 23 min | Documentary
David and Stephen prepare for their dream dates. Pat shares the painful story of her motherless childhood. Fogg looks for a new line of work. While David waits at the airport, interested to... See full summary »
Directors: Dennis Heaton, Audrey Mehler
47.
Kink (2001–2005)
Episode:
Episode #1.13
(2001)
TV-MA | 23 min | Documentary
While Fogg makes his debut as a stand up comedian, David and Pat are experiencing some "firsts" of their own. David and his new boyfriend, Kevin, walk the seawall around Stanley Park. It ... See full summary »
Directors: Dennis Heaton, Audrey Mehler
48.
Kink (2001–2005)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(2001)
TV-MA | 23 min | Documentary
On a shopping expedition to the local tack shop, David tests out various whips and other 'play' props, which are later used in his "six thousand lashes" play scene. While shopping David ... See full summary »
Directors: Dennis Heaton, Audrey Mehler
49.
Kink (2001–2005)
Episode:
Episode #1.3
(2001)
TV-MA | 23 min | Documentary
After a night of heavy play that ends as the sun comes up, Fanny and Fogg want nothing more than a low-key morning. Their attempt at leisure is interrupted by a fire at Next. Stephen spends... See full summary »
Directors: Dennis Heaton, Audrey Mehler
50.
Kink (2001–2005)
Episode:
Episode #1.4
(2001)
TV-MA | 23 min | Documentary
We introduce Shaira and her lover, MS. X. They act out their, dominant/submissive relationship with a wildly exotic candelabra performance. Pat is in love. But we discover the challenges ... See full summary »
Directors: Dennis Heaton, Audrey Mehler