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Dreaming of a Jewish Christmas explores holiday music as written by Jewish people
An exploration of the great Christmas songs of the 20th Century were actually written by Jews. Featuring performances by Steven Page, Dione Taylor, David Wall, Kevin Breit, Aviva Chernick, the Lemon Bucket Orkestra and Tom Wilson.
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How a young Jewish girl inspired one of the most loved Christmas songs of all time
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was, in fact, penned by a Jewish writer and the inspiration for his little reindeer came from the loss of his wife and the love he had for his daughter.
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A busy Chinese restaurant owner finds time for family during the holidays.
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Miracle Boy: Born with less than 2 percent of his brain, Noah not only survived, he's thriving.
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Woodstock, the greatest festival of all time, was almost the original Fyre Festival
The Passionate Eye |
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'Let It Snow' was written on a hot summer day in L.A. (and other Christmas song stories)
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Forgiving the Unforgivable: Three unforgettable and uplifting stories of resilience.
The Passionate Eye |
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Tackling the cold: Secrets from the animal world
The Nature of Things |
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The boy born without a brain is now a practical joker who loves playing Mario Kart
The Passionate Eye |
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This Elvis impersonator has based his life on The King for over 40 years
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'You Can't Ask That' sets the record straight on ableist stereotypes
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To Kid or Not to Kid: Can a woman live a complete life and not be a mother?
The Passionate Eye |
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Lone camera guy spends 80 days tracking lynx through Yukon forest
Docs - Wild Canadian Year |
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Food For Thought: A new recipe for health
The Nature of Things |
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Since the age of 5, I've known that I don't want to be a mother
Docs - The Passionate Eye |
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3 female inmates imagine a world where they didn't end up in prison
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In Xinjiang, China, the state uses surveillance tech to control citizens
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"It wasn't until I went to prison that I found my voice." An ex-convict on sharing her most vulnerable moments
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Margaret Atwood: Encounters
CBC Docs POV |
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How We Saved The Planet: Scientists and politicians reveal how the world came together to fix the ozone hole
The Passionate Eye |
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Food guru Tim Spector's top ten tips for a healthier diet
The Nature of Things |
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Once an abusive husband, now he works to end violence against women
documentary Channel |
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Why Brazil's food guide is considered a model for the world
Docs - The Nature of Things |