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 800 documentaries, 400 hours of ad-free content for kids and tweens, and a collection of over 150 Canadian feature films. CBC Gem is available free as an app for iOS and Android devices and online at CBCGem.ca, and on TV screens via Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV and Android TV. For screening links or more information about any of the following titles, please contact the CBC PR team (cbcpr@cbc.ca). Note: This schedule is subject to change.
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Acclaimed international series include the Canadian premieres of comedy/drama THE DRY (June 3) from the producers of Normal People; Australian comedy PREPPERS (June 1); Icelandic crime drama BLACK SANDS (June 10); and family drama LOVE ME (June 15) based on the acclaimed Swedish series, Älska Mig.
An Indigenous Stories collection (begins June 1), featuring a variety of series, full-length documentaries from the National Film Board and short documentaries from the National Screen Institute. On June 19, CBC Gem will stream the 2022 INDSPIRE AWARDS in celebration of Indigenous excellence, which will also broadcast on CBC TV June 19 at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) and on CBC Radio One and CBC Listen at 8pm (9 AT, 9:30 NT).
A collection of films and documentaries from Canada and around the world in recognition of Pride (begins June 1) including documentaries NO ORDINARY MAN (June 8) delving into the life of American Jazz musician Billy Tipton and Scandinavian documentary GABI: BETWEEN AGES 8 AND 13 (June 10) that seeks to challenge preconceptions of gender, norms and the right for people to be who they are.
“Preppers is a raucous satire.” –Mel Campbell, Screen Hub
“Gentle, polished and cinematic.” –Luke Buckmaster, The Guardian
“Montour’s film is deeply passionate as it gives a humble warrior her due.” –Patrick Mullen, POV Magazine
“Mr. Diamond films a series of bittersweet, and sometimes bitingly funny, encounters.” –Mike Hale, New York Times
“Lead Sophie Desmarais’ well-tuned performance is definitely worth catching.” –Jordan Mintzer, Hollywood Reporter
“Someone Like Me admirably demonstrates the astonishing kindness of strangers in [Vancouver].” –Charlie Smith, The Georgia Straight
“With Wonder is a moving, powerful, and fascinating documentary that raises numerous thorny questions and ideas about family, faith, culture and sexuality.” –Jen Mcneely, She Does the City
“A coming-of-age tale, an underdog story and an urgent humanitarian statement rolled into one.” – Tomris Laffly, Variety
Past and current seasons of CBC series including ARCTIC VETS, PRETTY HARD CASES, THE GREAT CANADIAN BAKING SHOW, FRANKIE DRAKE MYSTERIES, HEARTLAND, MURDOCH MYSTERIES, STILL STANDING, TALLBOYZ, KIM’S CONVENIENCE, BARONESS VON SKETCH SHOW, and SCHITT’S CREEK; and classic CBC hits like BEING ERICA.
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