TVO Docs

When TVO went on air in 1970 it carried a bold idea: television could do more than fill time. It could open doors. More than five decades later TVO keeps learning accessible through programming and resources for Ontarians. Help carry that legacy forward: tvo.me/renewal2026

What is nihilistic violent extremism? @AmarAmarasingam (@QueensuPOLS) tells @ebombicino it’s a “violence fixation” — an obsession with chaos where the violence is the point — and why “violence for violence’s sake” is so hard to prevent. Tonight at 8pm

While off the coast of Alaska, David Baxter made a discovery: a yellow buoy marked with a distinctive Japanese character in black. “Lost and Found” follows the journey to reconnect survivors of the 2011 tsunami with pieces they thought were gone forever: youtube.com/watch?v=KJbHqM…

From conflict zones around the world, Margaret Moth documented the human cost of war with an unflinching eye. Stream "Never Look Away" now: youtube.com/watch?v=unoTuS… #MargaretMoth #Photojournalism

This #InternationalWomensDay, TVO is recognizing the women whose ideas, creativity, and determination continue to shape our world. Throughout the month, explore a curated lineup of documentaries, children’s programming, and learning resources that reflect women’s experiences and contributions: tvo.me/international-…

What a milestone! Over 200K+ subscribers on the TVO Docs YouTube channel! 🎉 Thank you to the documentary community. Your support makes it possible for us to amplify the work of documentary filmmakers across Ontario and Canada. Subscribe:@tvo" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@tvo

Join us at the Ted Rogers Hot Docs Cinema for a first look at the new @tvo series "For the Love of Movies". Inspired by TVO's "Saturday Night at the Movies" and featuring rare archival interviews, enjoy a preview screening and Q&A. RSVP for tickets: eventbrite.ca/e/tvo-presents…

In 2011, Japan's largest earthquake caused a tsunami that killed 18,000+ people. A year later, items from Japan began washing ashore across the Pacific Northwest. "Lost and Found" follows beachcombers as they reunite these items with their owners. 🎬:March 8th at 9pm on @tvo

Did life once exist on Mars? It’s a question scientists have chased for decades, and the clues keep getting better. Stream the latest episode of "Unsolved Universe" now: youtube.com/watch?v=j0YF1R…

Digital life in Canada happens largely on foreign platforms. Join @spaikin, @CanSHIELDInst's @VassB, @ThinkOnCloud's Craig McLellan and @mozilla's Mark Surman in Waterloo this Friday night for why that matters more than you think. Free tix: tvo.org/tvo-today-live

David Cronenberg doesn’t flinch from death and he doesn’t let you, either. In this rare TVO Archive moment, the master of body horror reveals why his films force us to look, even when we want to turn away.

When David Cronenberg talks about evil, he doesn’t look to monsters, he looks to power. In this rare TVO Archive clip, the legendary Canadian filmmaker lays out how authority and morality twist together.

As Canada finds itself revisiting its security and sovereignty due to on-again-off-again economic threats, have we done enough to secure the nation's digital independence? 🍁 Join @spaikin on Friday, Feb 27 at 7 p.m. in Waterloo, ON for a discussion. RSVP for tickets: eventbrite.ca/e/tvo-today-li…

"Unsolved Universe" explores space not as a destination, but as a doorway into our biggest unanswered questions. From the origins of the cosmos to the possibility of life beyond our solar system. Stream the first episode now: youtube.com/watch?v=CnDkif…

Black History Month is a time to celebrate and honour the achievements, culture, and stories of Black Canadians. This month, we shine a spotlight on works by Black filmmakers and storytellers whose creativity and vision continue to inspire and educate. Explore the collection: tvo.me/black-history-… #BlackHistoryMonth

"Fight The Power" is a landmark series that chronicles the untold story of Black America, the struggle, triumph and resistance, through the lens of a unique art form: hip-hop. Series premieres tomorrow (Feb 3rd) on TVO at 9pm or stream it the same day on our Youtube channel.

Few performers have left a mark on comedy like Catherine O’Hara. She will forever be a part of Canadian cultural history. This TVO archival clip captures her speaking about what it means to be a Canadian comedian, in her own words. 🤍 #CatherineOhara

Remembering Catherine O’Hara 🤍 Catherine O’Hara’s comedy shaped the lives of generations of Canadians. Her wit, warmth, and generosity shaped every conversation. Here she is with Thom Ernst in 2005 for TVO’s Saturday Night at the Movies. #CatherineOhara

When CFNY shifted away from its free-form alternative roots toward a tighter modern rock format in the late 1980s and 1990s, it marked a turning point. Stream "CFNY: The Spirit of Radio": youtu.be/lmm50PHkU8c?si…

“CFNY: The Spirit of Radio” has struck a chord with over 100k viewers on our YouTube channel! ✨ The documentary traces the rise, fall, and return of CFNY, the Brampton radio station that helped shape alternative music in Canada. Stream now: youtu.be/lmm50PHkU8c?si…