In the Spotlight

Folk singer and activist Joan Baez reflects on her life on and off the stage, including her emotional struggles and her romance with Bob Dylan.

This is the definitive exploration of singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen through the prism of his internationally renowned song Hallelujah.

A charming account of storyboard artist Harold Michelson and film researcher Lillian Michelson - two unsung heroes of Hollywood's Golden Age.

Hollywood star Hedy Lamarr had a secret life, spending her evenings inventing technology to defeat the Nazis.

Punjabi-Black singer Judi Singh was a fixture in the Edmonton jazz scene from the 1950s to 1970s, yet her legacy is largely forgotten.

This intimate documentary is a revealing portrait of John Lennon’s momentous final years in New York City during the 1970s.

This portrait of gospel/soul legend and civil rights icon Mavis Staples reveals intimate stories of her inspirational journey.

Bossa nova's most famous female singer, Miúcha, struggled to find her voice in a man's world, but her vibrant spirit couldn't be held back.

Renowned for her extensive use of polka dots, Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama's fierce determination brought her international fame.

A glimpse of the real Marilyn Monroe is revealed through the interviews she gave, the books she wrote and the fragments she left behind.

Told in his own words, this is the definitive story of Keith Haring, who blazed a trail through the New York art scene in the 1980s.

Sara Driver explores the pre-fame years of Jean-Michel Basquiat, and how 1970s New York formed the artist he became.

Cree filmmaker Neil Diamond takes an entertaining and insightful look at the portrayal of Indigenous people in Hollywood movies.