Firsthand

Episode 2

Hold Your Fire

We see them streaming into our homes on YouTube almost every week: lethal encounters between police and the mentally ill. This film deconstructs those deadly scenarios with a view to find the sweet spot – where police can be trained to hold their fire.

Episode 3

Reefer Riches

As the marijuana industry grows more mainstream in the U.S., many people wonder if it will follow the same path in Canada.

Episode 4

Forever Young

New technologies that could extend human life are challenging the views people have about aging.

Episode 5

IF the Poet

The moving, irreverent and inspiring story of Ian French, aka "IF", beginning with his "terrifying" slam debut at age of 50 and culminating in his obsessed quest to win the World Cup of Slam Poetry in Paris, France.

Episode 6

The Oka Legacy

In the summer of 1990, all eyes were on the small town of Oka for a standoff between the Mohawk people of Kanehsatake, Quebec police, and eventually the Canadian army. The town of Oka’s plans to expand a golf course onto un-ceded Mohawk land triggered the violent clash.

Episode 7

Cowboy Up

Enter the thrilling, dangerous, sometimes wacky world of young cowboys and cowgirls — where kids don’t just grow up, they “Cowboy Up”.

Episode 8

Girls’ Night Out

The culture of binge drinking and young women.

Episode 9

Looking for Mike

On April 3, 2002, the Toronto Police were called in to investigate a strange smell coming from the apartment of computer salesman Michael De Bourcier. They knocked on his door and called his phone, but received no response. They were issued a warrant to investigate and gained entry to the apartment. There they discovered Michael's body - dead from what appeared to be a heart attack. At 35 years old, Michael was not the typical profile of a heart attack victim. The police took note - more investigation might be needed.

Episode 10

I, Pedophile

Research suggests that understanding pedophiles can lower instances of the sexual abuse of children.

Episode 11

The War At Home

Battling domestic violence and seeking justice for it.

Episode 12

A Jihadi in the Family

Christianne Boudreau is labeled the "mother of a terrorist" after her son is killed fighting with ISIS.

Episode 13

Perfect

Strength. Stamina. Sequins. Follow the Canadian synchronised swimming team beyond the beauty, to the brawn it takes to qualify for Rio 2016.