Program Name
The Passionate Eye
About the Show
Canada's source for captivating, timely and surprising Canadian and international documentaries driven by unforgettable, larger-than-life characters who either create a cultural phenomenon, or leave an indelible mark on a current cultural conversation. The one-hour documentaries featured on The Passionate Eye offer a broad variety of subject matter that deliver deep and unique access to an actively unfolding, layered story with riveting twists and turns. Cinematically intentional and entertaining, they are character-driven documentaries with memorable moments people can't wait to talk about because a perspective has been shifted, or a new world has been revealed.
THE PASSIONATE EYE is Canada's longest-running national showcase for independent documentaries. For more than two decades, it's provided Canadians with a critical window on the world, exploring international events and people through timely and provocative award-winning documentaries. THE PASSIONATE EYE documentaries have won every major award including Emmys® Oscars®, Peabodys and Geminis, and they've also made news with films like India's Daughter, He Named Me Malala, Prince Philip: The Plot to Make a King, In Defence of Food, and more.
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CBC ANNOUNCES FALL 2022 PREMIERE DATES FOR NEW AND RETURNING SERIES
CBC today announced broadcast and streaming premiere dates for its fall 2022 slate of new and returning programming, including 26 original series and specials from Canadian creators, producers, and storytellers reflecting people, places and perspectives from across the country. The new fall primetime schedule launches Monday, September 12 on CBC TV and CBC Gem. Read More »
CBC UNVEILS 2022-23 PROGRAMMING SLATE FEATURING OVER 40 ORIGINAL SERIES AND SPECIALS FROM CANADIAN S
CBC today announced its 2022-23 programming slate for CBC TV and CBC Gem, featuring over 40 new and returning original series and specials from Canadian creators, producers and storytellers across all genres. Read More »
CBC SETS FALL SCHEDULE AND UNVEILS 2021-22 PROGRAMMING SLATE, INCLUDING OVER 35 ORIGINAL SERIES FROM
CBC today announced its fall television and streaming schedule and 2021-22 programming slate for CBC TV and CBC Gem, featuring over 35 new and returning original series from Canadian creators, producers and storytellers across all genres Read More »
NEW TITLES AND RETURNING FAVOURITES HIGHLIGHT CBC-TV’S WINTER 2016 PRIME-TIME SCHEDULE
CBC-TV's winter programming lineup is filled with returning hit comedies, dramas and current affairs programs, as well as new titles filled with intrigue, suspense, and heart-warming moments Read More »
CBC ANNOUNCES 2015-16 SCHEDULE
CBC today announced the details of its 2015-16 schedule, highlighting a slate of new series, returning favourites, thought-provoking news and investigative content and marquee cultural events. Read More »
CBC NEWS - Season Launch 2014-2015
CBC NEWS - Season Launch 2014-2015 Read More »
CBC’S CURRENT AFFAIRS AND DOCUMENTARY PROGRAMMING FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 17 - 23
The week of current affairs and documentaries on CBC's THE NATURE OF THINGS, DOC ZONE, the fifth estate, MARKETPLACE, THE PASSIONATE EYE, and documentary Channel Read More »
CBC’S CURRENT AFFAIRS AND DOCUMENTARY PROGRAMMING FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 10 - 16
The week of current affairs and documentaries on CBC's THE NATURE OF THINGS, DOC ZONE, the fifth estate, MARKETPLACE, THE PASSIONATE EYE, and documentary Channel Read More »
CBC’S CURRENT AFFAIRS AND DOCUMENTARY PROGRAMMING FOR THE WEEK OF JAN. 20-26
The week of current affairs and documentaries on CBC's THE NATURE OF THINGS, DOC ZONE, the fifth estate, MARKETPLACE, THE PASSIONATE EYE, and documentary Channel Read More »
CBC’S CURRENT AFFAIRS AND DOCUMENTARY PROGRAMMING FOR THE WEEK OF JAN. 13-19
The week of current affairs and documentaries on CBC's THE NATURE OF THINGS, DOC ZONE, the fifth estate, MARKETPLACE, THE PASSIONATE EYE, and documentary Channel Read More »
CBC’S CURRENT AFFAIRS AND DOCUMENTARY PROGRAMMING FOR THE WEEK OF JAN. 6-12
The week of current affairs and documentaries on CBC's THE NATURE OF THINGS, DOC ZONE, the fifth estate, MARKETPLACE, THE PASSIONATE EYE, and documentary Channel Read More »
CBC HONOURS THE LEGACY OF NELSON MANDELA: 1918-2013
On TV, CBC News Network, Radio, and online, CBC News has continuing coverage of the passing of a global icon of freedom Read More »
CBC NEWS NETWORK’S THE PASSIONATE EYE EXPLORES THE AFTERMATH OF MEGASTORM SANDY AND PRESENTS THE SUN
CBC News Network's THE PASSIONATE EYE presents Megastorm Aftermath, a critical investigation into the causes of the historic storm, exploring what cities around the world can do to better prepare for the next one. Read More »
A HEART-WRENCHING LOOK AT THE IMPACT OF WAR ON SYRIA’S CHILDREN ON CBC NEWS NETWORK’S THE PASSIONAT
SAVING SYRIA'S CHILDREN airs Saturday, Oct. 5 at 10 p.m. ET/PT Read More »
CBC NEWS NETWORK’S THE PASSIONATE EYE KICKS OFF THE SEASON WITH THREE NEW POWERFUL DOCUMENTARIES
CBC News Network's THE PASSIONATE EYE presents three new groundbreaking documentaries to start the 2013-2014 season. Read More »
ON CBC NEWS NETWORK’S THE PASSIONATE EYE: UNDERCOVER CAMERAS INVESTIGATE THE ILLEGAL IVORY TRADE AS
CBC News Network's THE PASSIONATE EYE presents the groundbreaking documentary BLOOD IVORY, and is airing some of its best documentaries over the next two months. Read More »
ON CBC NEWS NETWORK’S THE PASSIONATE EYE: MEXICAN DRUG LORDS’ LUST FOR LUXURY EXPOSED, AND THE SPECT
CBC News Network's THE PASSIONATE EYE presents three new documentaries that reveal the powerful and notorious men behind the headlines. Read More »
OSCAR PISTORIUS: WHAT REALLY HAPPENED? CBC NEWS NETWORK’S THE PASSIONATE EYE PRESENTS THE NORTH AME
Oscar Pistorius: What Really Happened? airs March 17 at 10 p.m. ET/PT Tabloid airs March 16 at 10 p.m. ET Read More »
CBC NEWS NETWORK’S THE PASSIONATE EYE PRESENTS THE NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE OF RICHARD III: KING IN T
CBC News Network's THE PASSIONATE EYE presents new documentaries on recent discoveries into the mysterious deaths of Richard III and JFK. Read More »
CBC NEWS NETWORK’S THE PASSIONATE EYE BRINGS CANADIANS FIVE GRIPPING NEW DOCUMENTARIES
CBC News Network's THE PASSIONATE EYE presents five all-new documentaries, beginning Saturday, Jan. 26 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Read More »
OSCAR-NOMINATED DOCUMENTARY, THE INVISIBLE WAR, GETS ITS NORTH AMERICAN BROADCAST PREMIERE ON CBC NE
2013 Oscar nominee for Best Documentary Feature, The Invisible War, gets its North American broadcast premiere on CBC News Network's THE PASSIONATE EYE, on Sunday, Jan. 20 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Read More »
ARE HOCKEY AND FOOTBALL PLAYERS RISKING BRAIN DAMAGE FROM REPEATED BLOWS TO THE HEAD? CBC NEWS NETW
Head Games airs Sunday, Dec. 16 at 10 p.m. ET/PT; Last Chance to See Castro's Cuba airs Saturday, Dec. 15 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CBC News Network Read More »
CBC NEWS NETWORK’S THE PASSIONATE EYE BRINGS CANADIANS FOUR NEW PROVOCATIVE DOCUMENTARIES
InterSEXion airs Sunday, Nov. 25 at 10 p.m. ET/PT The September Issue airs Saturday, Dec. 1 at 10 p.m. ET Chinese Murder Mystery airs Sunday, Dec. 2 at 8 p.m. ET and Sunday Dec. 9 at 10 p.m. ET/PT Scarlet Road: A Sex Worker's Journey airs Sunday, Dec. 9 at 11 p.m. ET/PT Read More »
COULD SUPERSTORM SANDY BE THE NEW NORMAL? CBC NEWS NETWORK’S THE PASSIONATE EYE PREMIERES SUPERSTORM
Superstorm 2012: Hell & High Water airs Sunday, Nov. 18 at 10 p.m. ET/PT Saturday, Nov. 24 at 1 a.m. ET & Sunday, Nov. 25 at 8 p.m. ET on CBC News Network Read More »
WILL & KATE: BABY FEVER KICKS OFF THREE NEW DOCUMENTARIES AIRING IN THE COMING WEEKS ON CBC NEWS NE
CBC News Network's The Passionate Eye presents three new documentaries, beginning Sunday, Nov. 11 at 10 p.m. ET/PT Read More »
Lance Armstrong’s Web of Lies | CBC News Network’s The Passionate Eye Airs the Canadian Broadcast Ex
The World According to Lance airs Sunday, Oct. 28 at 10 p.m. ET/PT and Saturday, Nov. 3 at 10 p.m. ET/PT How did disgraced sports hero Lance Armstrong get away with cheating for so long? The World According to Lance... Read More »
The Passionate Eye Investigates The Unsavoury Side of Modeling and Exposes Exploitation and False Pr
Girl Model makes its North American television debut on The Passionate Eye, Sunday, Oct. 14 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CBC News Network Read More »
Celebrated Supermodels Reveal their Fears and Secrets to Aging and a Controversial Look at Violence
The 20th season of The Passionate Eye premieres Sunday, Sept. 23 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CBC News Network September 17, 2012 - Christie Brinkley, Jerry Hall, and Isabella Rosselini...they were some of the highest paid supermodels of the twentieth... Read More »
WHEN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVISM TURNS TO TERROR THE OSCAR-NOMINATED DOCUMENTARY IF A TREE FALLS AIRS O
How did a mild-mannered kid from a working-class family end up an "eco-terrorist" facing life in prison? CBC News Network's THE PASSIONATE EYE presents If a Tree Falls, Sunday, Feb. 19 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Read More »