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| Scandals, Candid Revlations and Controversy Sizzle in CBC Newsworld's August Documentary Lineup |
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on Thursday, July 16, 2009 - 03:30 PM |
The demise of a Hollywood sex goddess, the tragic life of Prince Charles’ forgotten former mistress, first-hand accounts from would-be assassins of Fidel Castro, and candid revelations from Wall Street insiders. These are just some of the scandalous plots and compelling stories from the August lineup of documentaries on CBC Newsworld.
Marilyn: The Last Sessions airs Sunday, Aug. 2, at 10 p.m. ET/PT, on CBC NEWS: THE PASSIONATE EYE, just shy of the 47th anniversary of her death. A revealing look into the Hollywood icon’s emotionally troubled life based on tapes made during psychoanalysis sessions in the months prior to her untimely death.
In the wake of Michael Jackson’s death, rumours began swirling that an ABBA reunion might replace Michael Jackson’s London concerts. Band members recently shot down the rumours, but Benny Andersson the co-songwriter of hits such as “Waterloo” and “Mamma Mia” confirmed that half the band will take part in a tribute gig in London’s Hyde Park featuring some of the Swedish pop band’s biggest hits. Their music was performed in the long-running stage musical hit and major motion picture Mamma Mia.
ABBA: The Mamma Mia Story, airing Monday, Aug. 3, at 10 p.m. ET/PT, on THE PASSIONATE EYE, explores the global appeal of this ultimate feel-good show.
Norm airs Tuesday, Aug. 4, at 10 p.m. ET/PT, on CBC NEWS: THE LENS.
Norm follows the life and the challenges of a unique man suffering from Down syndrome and more recently Alzheimer’s. A child in the 1950s, Norm was raised in the foster-care system and separated from his sister Karen. The two are now reunited and live in Halifax. The film offers viewers a powerful example of the depth of sibling love and the challenges faced by many families. Norm is produced and directed by Teresa MacInnes and Kent Nason of Moondat Productions (Nova Scotia) in association with CBC Newsworld. It won the “Best of Festival” prize at the 2009 Golden Sheaf Awards in Yorkton, Sask.
As U.S.-Cuba relations begin to change under the Obama administration, CBC Newsworld looks back at the history of their adversarial relationship through the detective thriller 638 Ways to Kill Castro. Airing Sunday, Aug. 9, at 10 p.m. ET/PT, on THE PASSIONATE EYE, the filmmakers explore the countless attempts to assassinate former Cuban leader Fidel Castro by tracking down some of his would-be killers.
On Saturday, Aug. 8, at 10 p.m. ET/PT, Castro: Life of Revolution offers a riveting portrait of the controversial former president of Cuba by the CBC’s Terence McKenna.
Forced to Marry, airing on Monday, Aug. 10, at 10 p.m. ET/PT, on THE PASSIONATE EYE, tells the shocking story of western women of Pakistani descent who are forced to marry against their will in Pakistan. Forced to Marry follows a unique unit of the British High Commission as they carry out dramatic rescues in remote and rural Pakistan.
Cubers, airing Tuesday, Aug. 11, at 10 p.m. ET/PT, on THE LENS, follows competitors from Canada, U.S.A., France and Israel as they compete at the World’s Rubik Cube Championship in Florida. The Rubik’s Cube—the fad toy of the 1980s—is much more than a game for the elite breed of obsessed ‘brainiacs’ who can solve the puzzle in less than 30 seconds. Cubers was directed by Richard LeBlanc and produced by Walter Forsyth for Red Cube Productions (Halifax) in association with CBC Newsworld.
Back by popular demand, a/k/a Tommy Chong: The U.S. Government v. Thomas Chong airs Sunday, Aug. 16, at 10 p.m. ET/PT, on THE PASSIONATE EYE. a/k/a Tommy Chong examines why the U.S. war on drugs targeted Canadian comedy legend Tommy Chong (half of the famous stoner comedy duo Cheech and Chong) and busted him in a $12 million sting called “Operation Pipe Dreams” for manufacturing glass ‘bongs’. Filmmaker Josh Gilbert offers a revealing portrait of the counter-culture icon and his battle with the U.S. Justice system.
With allergy season in full swing, Allergy Planet questions whether we’re becoming allergic to the 21st Century. It airs Monday, Aug. 17, at 10 p.m. ET/PT, on THE PASSIONATE EYE. Allergy Planet examines why cases of asthma, eczema and hay fever have tripled in the last three decades and food allergies, virtually unheard of in the past, have increased by over 500 per cent in both the U.S. and the U.K.
My Big Fat Diet airs on Tuesday, Aug. 18, at 10 p.m. ET/PT, on THE LENS. In the documentary, a primarily First Nations community in Alert Bay, B.C. goes on a diet that lets them choose bacon over pasta and whipped cream over potatoes. What sounds like the unhealthiest diet delivers some controversial results. Directed by Mary Bissell, My Big Fat Diet was produced by Bare Bones Productions (Vancouver) in association with CBC Newsworld.
In a passionate effort to reform prostitution laws, two British grannies embark on a journey to find the ‘perfect brothel’ in A Lady’s Guide to Brothels. Airing on Sunday, Aug. 23, at 10 p.m. ET/PT, on THE PASSIONATE EYE, the documentary gives viewers a pragmatic and sometimes-hilarious insight into the sex industry. In search of what makes for a safer working environment for female sex workers, the duo’s trek takes them from England to Amsterdam, Nevada and New Zealand.
Inside the Meltdown, airing Monday, Aug. 24, at 10 p.m. ET/PT, on THE PASSIONATE EYE, goes behind closed doors in Washington and Wall Street to tell the inside story of the disastrous collapse of major U.S. financial institutions almost a year ago (September 2008) and the resulting crash of stock and credit markets around the world. Inside the Meltdown examines why the U.S. government didn’t see the economic meltdown coming and why it couldn’t stop it.
CBC NEWSWORLD PRIME TIME PREMIERE! - Everybody’s Children is an eloquent portrait of a year in the life of two African teens seeking asylum in Canada. Airing Tuesday, Aug. 25, at 10 p.m. ET/PT, on THE LENS, Everybody’s Children tells the story of Joyce and Sallieu, who fled from the Democratic Republic and Sierra Leone, traumatized and now alone in Canada. With little help from the Canadian government, it’s up to organizations like the Salvation Army and Matthew House, a shelter in Toronto, to give them support. Directed by Monika Delmos, Everybody’s Children was a winner of the National Film Board of Canada’s Reel Diversity competition, an NFB initiative in partnership with CBC and CBC Newsworld.
Princess Diana: Witnesses in the Tunnel airs Sunday, Aug. 30, at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Twelve years after the tragic car crash that killed her in Paris (Aug. 31, 1997), conspiracy theories still swirl around Princess Diana’s death. This controversial documentary re-examines the role of the paparazzi after the crash.
Charles’ Other Mistress airs Sunday, Aug. 30, at 10 p.m. ET/PT, on THE PASSIONATE EYE. This documentary tells the story of another vivacious blonde who fell for Prince Charles, became bitter enemies with Camilla Parker Bowles, craved attention from the media and died tragically in distressing circumstances in 1997. Although the parallels are uncanny, she is not Princess Diana but Dale Tryon, a dazzling Australian socialite nicknamed “Kanga”, who captivated the future King of England, and whose story has been virtually forgotten until now. Charles’ Other Mistress is produced and directed by Page Shepherd for Channel 4 (UK).
From tabloid scandals and the romances of Britain’s future heirs to the most coveted jewels and fairytale lives of the world’s most adored princesses, Princesses of the World, airing Monday, Aug. 31, at 10 p.m. ET/PT, on THE PASSIONATE EYE, takes viewers into the lives of the world’s royal families. The documentary examines Diana, Princess of Wales, Princess Grace of Monaco, Princess Stephanie of Monaco and more.
CBC NEWSWORLD DOCUMENTARY SCHEDULE FOR AUG. 1 - 31
How to Stop a Hurricane
Saturday, August 1 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on DOC ZONE
Marilyn: The Last Sessions
Sunday, August 2 at 10 p.m. ET/PT
ABBA: The Mamma Mia Story
Monday, August 3 at 10 p.m. ET/PT and Saturday, August 9 at 8 p.m. ET on THE PASSIONATE EYE
Norm
Tuesday, August 4 at 10 pm ET/PT on THE LENS
Ugly Truth About Beauty
Wednesday, August 5 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on WILD DOCS!
Wild China, Heart of the Dragon
Thursday, August 6 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on THE NATURE OF THINGS
Castro: Life of Revolution
Saturday, August 8 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on DOC ZONE
638 Ways to Kill Castro
Sunday, August 9 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on THE PASSIONATE EYE
Forced to Marry
Monday, August 10 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on THE PASSIONATE EYE
Cubers
Tuesday, August 11 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on THE LENS
Python Invasion
Wednesday, August 12 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on WILD DOCS!
Wild China, Shangri-La
Thursday, August 13 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on THE NATURE OF THINGS
Snowdon and Margaret
Saturday, August 15 at 10 p.m. ET/PT and Sunday, August 16 at 8 p.m. ET on THE PASSIONATE EYE
A/k/a Tommy Chong
Sunday, August 16 at 10 p.m. ET/PT
on THE PASSIONATE EYE
Allergy Planet
Monday, August 17 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on THE PASSIONATE EYE
My Big Fat Diet
Tuesday, August 18 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on THE LENS
Struck by Lightening
Wednesday, August 19 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on WILD DOCS!
Wild China, The Tibetan Plateau
Thurs. Aug. 20 at 10 pm ET/PT on THE NATURE OF THINGS
Princess Diana’s Jewels
Saturday, August 22 at 10 p.m. ET/PT and Sunday, August 23 at 8 p.m. ET on THE PASSIONATE EYE
Ladies Guide to Brothels
Sunday, August 23 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on THE PASSIONATE EYE
Inside the Meltdown
Monday, August 24 at 10 p.m. ET/PT and Saturday, August 29 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on THE PASSIONATE EYE
Everybody’s Children (New to Primetime)
Tuesday, August 25 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on THE LENS
I Psychopath
Wednesday, August 26 at 10 pm ET/PT on WILD DOCS!
Wild China, Land of the Panda
Thursday, August 27 at 10 pm ET/PT on THE NATURE OF THINGS
Princess Diana: Witnesses in the Tunnel
Sunday, August 30 at 8 pm ET/PT on
THE PASSIONATE EYE
Charles’ Other Mistress
Sunday, August 30 at 10 pm ET/PT on THE PASSIONATE EYE
Princesses of the World
Monday, August 31 at 10 pm ET/PT on THE PASSIONATE EYE
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