Pop & Passion

Stanley Nelson's syncopated voyage through the history of funk music, from early roots to 1970s urban funk and beyond.

A look back at the life and career of Japanese guitarist hide, who died under questionable circumstances in 1998.

In just 15 years, Stromae rose to global fame with deeply personal songs and record-breaking success. Yet, behind the spotlight, he struggled with...

From practicing barefoot on the streets of Lagos to performing on stage in England, twelve year old Anthony Madu leaves his home in Nigeria to study...

Inexpensive, expressive, nomadic, the guitar almost merges with the body of its musician to turn into a formidable weapon of protest. Brandished,...

In Unión Hidalgo, Oaxaca, México, there is a group of people who pay homage to living characters in the community through urban murals,...

A documentary about a case of police brutality in the 80's NYC, the killing of graffiti artist Michael Stewart

The injustice of the Japanese internment is explored through the story of Kyuichi Nomoto, one of the first Japanese Canadians to graduate from UBC,...

The follow-up film to “Barstow, California” takes us to the mountains of Miyama, a remote forest and tourist area north of Kyoto. Uwe...

Over a decade in the making, Swagger of Thieves follows rock band Head Like a Hole from the top of the charts to the bottom of a needle. Staring down...

Eddy Wally was a folk hero, showman, and cult figure. But who was the man behind the legend? Chérie follows his daughter Marina Wally in...

When the world shut down, a Cuban band in Los Angeles turned up on a stage at a Cuban-Latin American restaurant. Their music became a beacon light...