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About the Series

The Lens features innovative, compelling documentaries made exclusively by independent Canadian filmmakers. These up close and personal documentaries feature dramatic stories with new perspectives; films that inform, provoke and entertain while giving fresh insights into contemporary Canadian society.

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The Lens
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Innovative and compelling documentaries made exclusively by independent Canadian filmmakers.

Reel Diversity

National Film Board

Reel Diversity provides emerging filmmakers of color from across Canada with training, mentorship and the chance to direct a documentary with the NFB for broadcast on The Lens.

More Docs on CBC News Network

Day Program
Sunday The Passionate Eye Sunday Showcase
Monday Passionate Eye Monday
Tuesday the fifth estate
Wednesday The Passionate Eye
Thursday The Nature of Things
Friday Doc Zone
Saturday The Passionate Eye

TV Docs: Online Features

Event

1 Day

Share your story with us and the rest of Canada on April 30th and win!

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Interactive

Geologic Journey II

Take a trip around the world and back in time to discover its geologic hotspots.

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Interactive

One Ocean

Watch video, make a pledge and play games in your own undersea biosphere.

Documentary Audience Services