The Passionate Eye
Program Name :
The Passionate Eye
Genre :
Documentary
Schedule :
Wednesdays at 9 p.m. (9:30 NT) on CBC and CBC Gem
Website :
https://www.cbc.ca/documentaries/the-passionate-eye
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.
Publications
October 27th at 9:00
New to CBC Gem in November 2025
CBC’s fall premieres continue with THE ASSEMBLY (Nov. 6, also on CBC TV), featuring authentic conversations between autistic interviewers and Canadian celebrities, and Season 2 of POV documentary series FOR THE CULTURE WITH AMANDA PARRIS (Nov. 28 on CBC Gem)
September 24th at 12:43
New to CBC Gem in October 2025
CBC’s fall premieres continue with new factual series LOCALS WELCOME (Oct. 5) hosted by food writer Suresh Doss, and new seasons of HEARTLAND (Oct. 5), THE GREAT CANADIAN BAKING SHOW (Oct. 5), MURDOCH MYSTERIES (Oct. 6), FAMILY FEUD CANADA (Oct. 6), and THE FIFTH ESTATE (Oct. 10)
August 25th at 14:15
New to CBC Gem in September
CBC Gem is Canada’s streaming service, offering more than 6500 hours of live and on-demand Canadian programming and a curated selection of acclaimed, best-in-class content from around the world, including more than 400 documentary features, more than 700 hours of ad-free content for kids and tweens, and a collection of over 400 Canadian feature films. CBC Gem is available for free as an app for iOS and Android devices and online at CBCGem.ca, and on connected TVs via Roku, Samsung, Apple TV,...
August 20th at 13:48
CBC Sets Fall 2025 Premiere Dates for More Than 30 New and Returning Original Canadian Series on CBC Gem and CBC TV
CBC today announced streaming and broadcast premiere dates for its fall 2025 slate of new and returning programming on CBC Gem and CBC TV.
July 24th at 16:17
CBC and ABC News Studios Announce Premiere of 'Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery' This September
CBC and ABC News Studios announced today LILITH FAIR: BUILDING A MYSTERY, a feature-length documentary from director Ally Pankiw (I Used to Be Funny, Black Mirror, The Great), will premiere in Canada on Wednesday, Sept. 17, on CBC and CBC Gem and on Sunday, Sept. 21, on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally (excluding Canada), following its world premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film...
June 3rd at 22:46
CBC Announces 2025-26 Programming Slate, Offering Canada's Most Extensive Lineup of Original Canadian Storytelling
CBC today announced its 2025-26 programming slate, featuring over 50 new and returning original series from Canadian creators, producers and storytellers.
June 2nd 2021 at 14:13
CBC SETS FALL SCHEDULE AND UNVEILS 2021-22 PROGRAMMING SLATE, INCLUDING OVER 35 ORIGINAL SERIES FROM CANADIAN CREATORS
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
March 30th 2021 at 9:01
CBC/Radio-Canada 2021 Canadian Screen Awards Nominations By Title
CBC/Radio-Canada and its production partners have received 309 nominations from the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television for the 2021 Canadian Screen Awards, reflecting the public broadcaster’s commitment to Canadian content, creators and communities
January 26th 2021 at 14:50
CBC AND BEING BLACK IN CANADA RECOGNIZE BLACK HISTORY MONTH WITH PROGRAMMING THROUGHOUT FEBRUARY FEATURING THE STORIES AND EXPERIENCES OF BLACK CANADIANS
CBC is celebrating BLACK HISTORY MONTH throughout February with a wide range of programming on all platforms featuring Black creators, storytellers and changemakers, curated and discoverable in one place on CBC’s BEING BLACK IN CANADA website
December 4th 2020 at 15:36
CBC CREATIVE RELIEF FUND SHORT DOCUMENTARY COLLECTION, ALONE TOGETHER: PERSONAL STORIES FROM THE PANDEMIC, LAUNCHES TODAY ON CBC GEM
CBC Docs today released a collection of short documentary films, ALONE TOGETHER: PERSONAL STORIES FROM THE PANDEMIC, showcasing 15 original productions by a diverse group of Canadian filmmakers selected and funded by the CBC Creative Relief Fund, offering their unique perspectives on life during the COVID-19 pandemic
April 28th 2016 at 13:43
SANDRA KLEINFELD TAKES ON NEW LEADERSHIP ROLE IN DOCUMENTARY PROGRAMMING AT CBC
On Monday, May 2, Sandra Kleinfeld will take on the role of Senior Director of Documentary at CBC.
December 17th 2015 at 14:56
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
May 28th 2015 at 12:04
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.
May 29th 2014 at 15:00
CBC NEWS - Season Launch 2014-2015
CBC NEWS - Season Launch 2014-2015
March 17th 2014 at 19:00
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
March 11th 2014 at 13:31
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
January 20th 2014 at 19:05
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
January 14th 2014 at 13:31
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
January 6th 2014 at 15:29
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
December 6th 2013 at 0:03
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
October 25th 2013 at 13:00
CBC NEWS NETWORK'S THE PASSIONATE EYE EXPLORES THE AFTERMATH OF MEGASTORM SANDY AND PRESENTS THE SUNDANCE AWARD-WINNING PROJECT NIM: THE HUMAN CHIMP
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.
October 2nd 2013 at 13:11
A HEART-WRENCHING LOOK AT THE IMPACT OF WAR ON SYRIA'S CHILDREN ON CBC NEWS NETWORK'S THE PASSIONATE EYE
SAVING SYRIA'S CHILDREN airs Saturday, Oct. 5 at 10 p.m. ET/PT
September 23rd 2013 at 17:30
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.
June 5th 2013 at 14:33
ON CBC NEWS NETWORK'S THE PASSIONATE EYE: UNDERCOVER CAMERAS INVESTIGATE THE ILLEGAL IVORY TRADE AS ELEPHANT NUMBERS PLUMMET, AND TOP DOCUMENTARIES OVER THE SUMMER MONTHS
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.
March 21st 2013 at 18:25
ON CBC NEWS NETWORK'S THE PASSIONATE EYE: MEXICAN DRUG LORDS' LUST FOR LUXURY EXPOSED, AND THE SPECTACULAR LIES THAT LED TO THE IRAQ WAR AMONG THREE NEW DOCUMENTARIES
CBC News Network's THE PASSIONATE EYE presents three new documentaries that reveal the powerful and notorious men behind the headlines.
March 12th 2013 at 19:00
OSCAR PISTORIUS: WHAT REALLY HAPPENED? CBC NEWS NETWORK'S THE PASSIONATE EYE PRESENTS THE NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE
Oscar Pistorius: What Really Happened? airs March 17 at 10 p.m. ET/PT
Tabloid airs March 16 at 10 p.m. ET
February 28th 2013 at 13:34
CBC NEWS NETWORK'S THE PASSIONATE EYE PRESENTS THE NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE OF RICHARD III: KING IN THE CAR PARK AND THE LATEST DOCUMENTARY TO EXPLORE THE JFK ASSASINATION, JFK: THE LOST BULLET
CBC News Network's THE PASSIONATE EYE presents new documentaries on recent discoveries into the mysterious deaths of Richard III and JFK.
January 25th 2013 at 17:00
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.
January 11th 2013 at 18:15
OSCAR-NOMINATED DOCUMENTARY, THE INVISIBLE WAR, GETS ITS NORTH AMERICAN BROADCAST PREMIERE ON CBC NEWS NETWORK'S THE PASSIONATE EYE, SUNDAY, JAN. 20 AT 10 P.M. ET/PT
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.
December 11th 2012 at 19:04
ARE HOCKEY AND FOOTBALL PLAYERS RISKING BRAIN DAMAGE FROM REPEATED BLOWS TO THE HEAD? CBC NEWS NETWORK'S THE PASSIONATE EYE BROADCASTS THE WORLD PREMIERE OF HEAD GAMES
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
November 23rd 2012 at 15:08
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
November 15th 2012 at 13:14
COULD SUPERSTORM SANDY BE THE NEW NORMAL? CBC NEWS NETWORK'S THE PASSIONATE EYE PREMIERES SUPERSTORM 2012: HELL & HIGH WATER
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
November 8th 2012 at 19:17
WILL & KATE: BABY FEVER KICKS OFF THREE NEW DOCUMENTARIES AIRING IN THE COMING WEEKS ON CBC NEWS NETWORK'S THE PASSIONATE EYE
CBC News Network's The Passionate Eye presents three new documentaries, beginning Sunday, Nov. 11 at 10 p.m. ET/PT
October 25th 2012 at 14:45
Lance Armstrong's Web of Lies | CBC News Network's The Passionate Eye Airs the Canadian Broadcast Exclusive of a Revealing Documentary on a Disgraced Hero
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...
October 9th 2012 at 18:58
The Passionate Eye Investigates The Unsavoury Side of Modeling and Exposes Exploitation and False Promises in the Provocative Documentary Girl Model
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
September 17th 2012 at 17:03
Celebrated Supermodels Reveal their Fears and Secrets to Aging and a Controversial Look at Violence in the Closed World of Gypsies Kick Off the Passionate Eye's 20th Season
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...
April 18th 2012 at 14:18
NEW DOCUMENTARY SERIES EXPLORES THE CREATIVE PROCESS BEHIND NEW WORKS OF ARCHITECTURE, VISUAL ART, CONSUMER PRODUCTS AND MORE
GREAT MINDS OF DESIGN premieres Monday, April 23 on CBC's documentary channel.
February 7th 2012 at 21:12
WHEN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVISM TURNS TO TERROR THE OSCAR-NOMINATED DOCUMENTARY IF A TREE FALLS AIRS ON CBC NEWS NETWORK'S THE PASSIONATE EYE, SUNDAY, FEB. 19 AT 10 P.M. ET/PT
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.