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1. Radio Revolution: The Rise and Fall of the Big 8 (2004 TV Movie)
Documentary
The rise and fall of the third largest radio station in North America CKLW, in the 60's, 70's, and early 80's located in Windsor Canada.
Director: Michael McNamara
Votes: 30
2. Sounds Like a Revolution (2010)
76 min | Documentary, Music
Documents the rise of a new generation of activist musicians who are living proof that music is a powerful tool in the ongoing struggle for social change. From the The Chicks to Michael ... See full summary »
Directors: Summer Preney, Jane Michener | Stars: Jello Biafra, Rob Bowman, David Crosby, Alan Cross
Votes: 75
3. Jane Siberry: I Muse Aloud (1988 Video)
60 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
This music documentary special is an intimate portrait of Canadian singer-songwriter Jane Siberry.
Director: Don Allan | Stars: Bob Blumer, Anne Bourne, Al Cross, Rebecca Jenkins
Votes: 14
4. The Nature of Things (1960– )
60 min | Documentary
Various science documentaries are presented.
Stars: David Suzuki, Sarika Suzuki, Jennifer Gardy, Niobe Thompson
Votes: 276
5. Stacked Like Me (2006 TV Movie)
52 min | Documentary
Exploring the world of women whose lives are defined by their breasts.
Director: Michael McNamara | Stars: Sophie Collins, Judy Holm
Votes: 17
6. Sharon, Lois & Bram's Elephant Show (1984–1988)
TV-Y | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
The musical adventures of the singing trio Sharon, Lois, and Bram and their friend, Elephant.
Stars: Lois Lilienstein, Bram Morrison, Sharon Hampson, Eric Nagler
Votes: 600
7. Life and Times (1996–2007)
60 min | Documentary, Biography
Biographies of famous Canadians.
Stars: Ann-Marie MacDonald, June Callwood, Norman Jewison, Peter Gzowski
Votes: 52
8.
The Nature of Things (1960– )
Episode:
The Cholesterol Question
(2014)
Documentary
The truth about cholesterol and heart disease.
Director: Michael McNamara
Votes: 8
10. Running Wild: The Cats of Cornwall (2020 TV Special)
69 min | Documentary
Cats might be cute but they are decimating the environment just like other invasive species. As ecologists and activists try to control outdoor cat populations, not everyone is on board. ... See full summary »
Director: Aaron Hancox
Votes: 39
11. Candles, Snow and Mistletoe (1993)
50 min | Family
"An original musical fantasy that combines familiar warmth, wit, and vocal magic of stars Sharon, Lois & Bram with the hijinks of their adorable pal, Elephant. Candles, Snow & Mistletoe is ... See full summary »
Director: Michael McNamara | Stars: Arthur Abad, Bernard Behrens, Paul Belini, Paul Bellini
Votes: 38
12. Acquainted with the Night (2011)
80 min | Documentary
A journey through an "ideal" night, from sunset to sunrise, revealing the dark beautiful truths and dangerous consequences for a "world that never sleeps".
Director: Michael McNamara
Votes: 18
13. David & Me (2014)
69 min | Documentary, Crime
When troubled teen Ray Klonsky began writing letters to prison inmate David McCallum, both of their lives changed forever. Hundreds of letters later, Ray graduated from university determined to set his wrongly convicted friend free.
Directors: Ray Klonsky, Marc Lamy | Stars: Ken Klonsky, Ray Klonsky, David McCallum, Oscar Michelen
Votes: 93
14. Shatner's World... We Just Live in It... (2013 TV Special)
Biography
Movie legend William Shatner brings his one man show SHATNER'S WORLD: WE JUST LIVE IN IT to Hamilton, Ontario. The show takes audiences on a voyage through Shatner's life and career, from ... See full summary »
Director: Michael McNamara | Star: William Shatner
Votes: 41
15. Polka Dot Shorts (1995–2007)
Family
The documentation of a collection of beings whose existences seem to revolve almost exclusively around the discovery of a single pair of dot patterned under apparel.
Stars: Andrew Sabiston, Brunella Battista, Greg Lanthier, Brian Moffatt
Votes: 68
16. Celtic Soul (2016)
86 min | Documentary
It's a story that spans 200 years of colorful history and that will take the duo eastward from Montreal to Westport, Ireland and finally Glasgow, where Jay will fulfill a lifelong dream.
Director: Michael McNamara | Stars: Jay Baruchel, Gerry McLaughlin, Eoin O'Callaghan
Votes: 104
17. Pugly: A Pug's Life (2019)
44 min | Documentary, Short
Pugly follows the triumphs and struggles of 3 rescue pugs, and explores the current craze for flat-faced dogs.
Directors: Aaron Hancox, Michael McNamara | Star: Igor Pugdog
Votes: 7
18. The Cholesterol Question (2014)
Not Rated | 45 min | Documentary
If high cholesterol equals heart attacks, why do half of the victims have "normal" levels? Here are the answers to The Cholesterol Question.
Director: Michael McNamara
Votes: 25
19. Final 24 (2006–2007)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography, Crime
A documentary series unlocking the hidden secrets, psychological flaws and events that result in the tragic deaths of global icons.
Stars: Danny Wallace, Dave McRae, Pamela Des Barres, Sandy Champion
Votes: 280
20. Tout le monde en parle (2004– )
90 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
-A Quebec talk-show (in Canada), about what happened the week before. Every Sunday, at 8pm at Radio-Canada, Guy A. Lepage hosts this show with Dany Turcotte.
Stars: Guy A. Lepage, Dany Turcotte, Mc Gilles, Chantal Hébert
Votes: 299
21. Fanboy Confessional (2011– )
Documentary
"Fanboy", "Geek" and "Nerd" were once terms of ridicule but today folks wear these badges proudly. It's no longer just about collecting things - it's about collecting experiences. Fanboy ... See full summary »
Star: Aaron Ashmore
Votes: 13
22. 100 Films and a Funeral (2007)
84 min | Documentary
This documentary covers the life and death of London-based Polygram Filmed Entertainment, responsible for such noted hit films of the 1990s as Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994) and The ... See full summary »
Director: Michael McNamara | Stars: Stephan Elliott, Jodie Foster, Geoffrey Gilmore, Gilles Jacob
Votes: 188
23. Flatly Stacked (2004 TV Movie)
53 min | Documentary
A film about the joys (and challenges) of having small breasts.
Director: Michael McNamara | Stars: Liz Chapman, Denise Clarke, Melanie Gentles, Judy Holm
Votes: 23
24. Eric's World (1990– )
Comedy, Family, Musical
This light hearted musical series features family entertainer Eric Nagler as a musician and single parent living in a trailer park with his pre-teen daughter Kaley, who wants to be a dancer... See full summary »
Stars: Nicole Lyn, Eric Nagler, Maggie Huculak, Ashley Brown
Votes: 38
25. ADHD: Not Just for Kids (2017 TV Movie)
44 min | Documentary
It used to be just for kids, but not anymore. ADHD: Not Just For Kids aims to dispel the myths and stigmas about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, a condition that many people, kids... See full summary »
Director: Michael McNamara | Star: Tavish Gudgeon
Votes: 12
26. The Cockroach That Ate Cincinnati (1996)
95 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi
The Cockroach That Ate Cincinnati is about rock & roll, hero worship, hallucinations, drugs, madness, myth, rebellion and the search for individual integrity in a world on the brink of cultural and physical self-destruction.
Director: Michael McNamara | Stars: Alan Williams, Deborah Drakeford, Oliver Dennis, Diane Niec
Votes: 44
27. Elliot Moose (1999–2007)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
A moose learns important values of life while being with his friends.
Stars: Al Mukadam, Keith Knight, Amos Crawley, Julie Lemieux
Votes: 93
28. The Trick with the Gun (2015)
89 min | Documentary
Two men attempt their own version of magic's deadliest trick and discover how much changes when you're staring down the barrel of a gun, in this exploration of risk, relationships and the delicate dance between reality and illusion.
Director: Michael McNamara | Stars: Mark Clearview, Charlie Gudgeon, Tavish Gudgeon
Votes: 5
29.
Final 24 (2006–2007)
Episode:
Jim Morrison
(2007)
TV-14 | 49 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
Jim Morrison is one of the most famous rock singers in the world. He's is the ultimate sex symbol, but Morrison is at war with his own dark demons. A gripping look into the last 24 hours of... See full summary »
Directors: Michael Allcock, Michael McNamara, Chris Bould | Stars: Danny Wallace, James Riordan, Vince Treanor, Pamela Des Barres
Votes: 55
30. Pass the Salt (2020)
49 min | Documentary
Pass the Salt is an hour-long investigation into the mysteries of one of our most fundamental elements: salt. It's an exploration that takes us from far beneath the earth's crust, to the ... See full summary »
Director: Michael McNamara | Stars: Birgitta Assheuer, Matthew Bailey, Stéphane Bittoun, Mike Booth
Votes: 32
31. Catwalk: Tales from the Cat Show Circuit (2018)
Not Rated | 75 min | Documentary
Meet the fascinating felines and the people who pamper then in this whimsical look at the ins and outs of Canada's competitive cat show circuit, where the claws come out when a Turkish ... See full summary »
Directors: Aaron Hancox, Michael McNamara | Stars: Kim Langille, Seamus, Bobby, Chancelor Griffin
Votes: 654
32. Victoria Day (2009)
88 min | Drama
Over the course of one week in 1988, the search for a missing teammate, parental expectations, a burgeoning sexual awakening and the rock concert of the century all threaten to jolt a 16-year-old into adulthood.
Director: David Bezmozgis | Stars: Mark Rendall, Sergiy Kotelenets, Nataliya Alyexeyenko, Holly Deveaux
Votes: 153
33. Big News from Grand Rock (2014)
87 min | Comedy
Small-town journalist Leonard Crane starts making up stories to save his job, but gets in trouble when one of his fabricated news pieces turns out to be true.
Director: Daniel Perlmutter | Stars: Kristin Booth, Aaron Ashmore, Ennis Esmer, Art Hindle
Votes: 107
34. CBC Docs POV (2017– )
60 min | Documentary, Reality-TV
Filmmakers present documentaries on subjects that matter most to Canadians, with a point of view that aims to spark conversation and open dialogues.
Stars: Mark Saunders, John Tory, Desmond Cole, Avery Haines
Votes: 17
35. Hold Fast (2013)
94 min | Drama
Two teenage boys escape an unhappy home, embarking on a perilous journey of self-discovery that takes them deep into the Newfoundland wilderness.
Director: Justin Simms | Stars: Avery Ash, Mike Daly, Liam Dawson, Jane Dingle
Votes: 112
36. Level 16 (2018)
Not Rated | 102 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
In a highly regimented boarding school, a pair of students discover that things are not as they seem.
Director: Danishka Esterhazy | Stars: Katie Douglas, Celina Martin, Sara Canning, Peter Outerbridge
Votes: 16,271
37. Wissenschaftsdoku (2012– )
45 min | Documentary
Stars: Hans Henrik Wöhler, Susanne Grawe, Lars Penke, Matthias Blüher
Votes: 7
38. Penis Dementia: The Search for the Perfect Penis (2005 TV Movie)
52 min | Documentary
Director: Michael McNamara | Stars: Ron Jeremy, Daniel Lamarche
Votes: 78
39. Catwalk 2: The Comeback Cats (2022)
Documentary
Catwalk 2: The Comeback Cats tells the larger-than-life story the people - and the cats - in the competitive cat show circuit, Members of the cat community are enjoying their newfound fame,... See full summary »
Directors: Aaron Hancox, Michael McNamara | Stars: Bob Gleason, Oh La La, Kim Langille, Shirley McCollow
Votes: 28
40. Katie Chats (2011–2015)
Talk-Show
Katie Uhlmann is a freelance entertainment host who chats with professionals in the entertainment industry.
Stars: Katie Uhlmann, Peter Keleghan, Cara Gee, Jonny Harris
Votes: 187
41. In Through the Out Door (1998 TV Movie)
45 min | Comedy
Director: Michael McNamara | Stars: Maggie Cassella, Jaffe Cohen, Lea DeLaria, Robin Greenspan
Votes: 29
42. Bird (II) (2017)
12 min | Short, Drama
When Sam, a woman mired in regret, goes to visit her aged parents, the disappearance of her mother's pet bird threatens to unravel her tenuous hold on life.
Director: Molly Parker | Stars: Clare Coulter, Samantha Duarte, Géza Kovács, Amanda Plummer
43. Junior Brown: My Wife Thinks You're Dead (2008 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Director: Michael McNamara | Star: Junior Brown
45. Year of the Goat (2020 TV Special)
44 min | Documentary
They're curious, mischievous, loving, and most of all unique - just like their owners. Year of The Goat follows a group of youthful goat-fanciers on the path to glory - a win at the Royal ... See full summary »
Directors: Aaron Hancox, Michael McNamara
46. Robin & Mark & Richard III (2016 TV Movie)
58 min | Documentary, Biography
'Robin & Mark & Richard III' is the story of an unusual collaboration between master theatre director, Robin Phillips, and gifted comedian, Mark McKinney. Over two years, they dive into the... See full summary »
Directors: Martha Burns, Susan Coyne | Stars: Robin Phillips, Mark McKinney, Christine Horne, Maggie Smith
47. The F-Word: Who Wants to be a Feminist? (2011 TV Movie)
Documentary
Director: Michael McNamara | Star: Ann-Marie MacDonald
49. Once an Immigrant (2017 TV Movie)
44 min | Documentary
Canadian funnyman Peter Keleghan explores his parents' complicated identity as immigrants.
Director: Michael McNamara | Stars: Peter Keleghan, Gordon Pinsent, Leah Pinsent, Hector Ó hEochagáin
50. Sailor Girl
Drama | Announced
In the summer of 1981, 19-year-old art student rebel Kate McLeod signs on to a Great Lakes freighter, and sails off into an unexpected world of stormy, sexy and dangerous adventures.
Director: Anita Doron