A Foreign Language

Festival in Puerto Rico(en)

This short documentary features Canadian contralto Maureen Forrester as she sings at the Festival Casals, a musical event founded by the great Spanish cellist and conductor Pablo Casals and sponsored annually by the Puerto Rican government. Part concert film, part tourism film, Festival in Puerto Rico offers viewers candid glimpses of mid-20th century Puerto Rico intercut with performance footage of Forrester and her husband, violinist-conductor Eugene Kash.

Memory of Summer(en)

An attempt to recapture the magic of childhood as the cameras follow children at play.

Pilgrimage(en)

St. Joseph's Oratory, a picturesque shrine silhouetted against Mount Royal, draws pilgrims by the thousands every year. They come from California by Greyhound bus, from Vancouver by plane, and on foot from many parishes surrounding Montréal. What is the fame of this shrine, that it attracts the devout and the curious alike? The story is told by Brother Placide Vermandère of the Order of the Holy Cross, who was personally acquainted with Brother André, after whom the shrine's famous temple is named. Cameras follow a procession of the League of the Sacred Heart through the streets of the city to the famous sanctuary and show many of the religious observances conducted in the church, including Mass attended by invalids who come in the hope of being healed of various afflictions.

Police(en)

The misbehaving public performs for the camera in a half-hour miscellany of misdeeds. In a behind-the-scenes look at the hour-by-hour operation of a large metropolitan police force, this film presents a fair sampling of what keeps Toronto's police officers busy twenty-four hours a day.

The Cars in Your Life(en)

A light, humorous look at the motor car and the great North American itch for a place on the road. From the comparative peace of Honest Joe's used-car lot, this film hustles you onto our public speedways, where hot rubber erases any distance between all points. Slow-motion and pop-on-pop-off photography make this a provocative, revealing study of motormania unlimited. A 1960 black and white production. (Also released under the title 1/3 Down and 24 Months to Pay.)

Emergency Ward(en)

This 1959 documentary short is a frank portrait of the daily operations inside the Montreal General Hospital’s emergency ward.

Her Effortless Brilliance: A Celebration of Lynn Shelton Through Film and Music(en)

A music driven tribute to the late indie filmmaker Lynn Shelton.

Canciones de nuestra vida(es)

Memphis Belle in Color(en)

In January 1942, the U.S. military created a new bomber command, the Eighth Air Force, and sent a small contingent of men overseas to loosen the Nazis' grip on Europe. The command's star player was the B-17, a fast, heavily armed aircraft that changed the course of World War II. Witness them take on the mighty German Luftwaffe over enemy skies. Discover the story of how one B-17--the Memphis Belle--and its crew lifted the spirits of a nation and became a symbol of American prowess in defense of freedom.

George Carlin : The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize(en)

The award is not intended to be given posthumously, but Carlin's death occurred between the announcement and the ceremony. Those there to honor Carlin included: Joan Rivers, Jon Stewart, Bill Maher, Lewis Black, Denis Leary, Margaret Cho, Garry Shandling, and Lily Tomlin.

If I Could Just Tell You One Thing(en)

Priyanka Chopra Jonas may already be on the 100 Most Powerful Women list but she’s unrelenting in her search for inspiration and advice. Chopra Jonas gives viewers an intimate look at her life and invites them along for conversations with three extraordinary women. Simone Biles, one of the most decorated gymnasts in recent history; actor and rising star, Awkwafina and celebrated fashion designer, Diane Von Furstenberg all share their ‘just one thing’ – the one piece of advice that has shaped their lives.

Vers une science des rêves(fr)

Virtually History: The Berlin Wall(en)

9th of November, 2019 marks the 30th Anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, the momentous day that caused ripples of change throughout the world. YouTube Originals brings you the chance to step back to a moment in history. The past gets immersive. With the use of cutting edge VR technology, social Historian Emma Dabiri will transport three people to a moment when their relatives were photographed escaping, resisting, and overcoming the Berlin Wall. Concurrently, YouTube Creators Hannah Witton from the UK, Riyadh Khalaf from Ireland, and Rezo from Germany will, too, step into the virtual streets of past Germany. From the perspective of a new generation, brought up to count on their freedom, they'll need to consider how this piece of history is relevant today?

BP Underground | Hip-Hop(hu)

BP Underground is a documentary project exploring the underground youth subcultures of Budapest, Hungary in the 90s and 2000s, right after the iron curtain fell. (from IMDb) The second episode of the series focuses on the hip-hop scene.

Le Dragon de Fer(fr)

The Creator Games(en)

This rock, paper, scissors tournament consists of 32 of the worlds biggest influencers! $250,000 will go to a charity of the winner's choice. :D

1963: Good Night Skopje(mk)

Skopje earthquake happened on July 26, 1963, which killed over 1,070 people, injured between 3,000 and 4,000 and left more than 200,000 people homeless. About 80 percent of the city was destroyed.

Frank and Ollie... and Mickey(en)

Documentary regarding two of the "nine old men" of Disney animators.

Coal Miner's Daughter: A Celebration of the Life and Music of Loretta Lynn(en)

CMT’s tribute delivers tears, heartfelt tributes and emotional performances to honor the life, legacy & music of country music icon Loretta Lynn Lynn’s closest friends, family and fans gather in celebration and remembrance at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry House.

Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio: Handcarved Cinema(en)

With mesmerizing footage and time lapses of animators at work, this behind-the-scenes special captures the artistry of a unique tale years in the making.