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While gift shopping at an "enlightened" toy store, a mother and son are out of luck finding the latest Spider-Man and Transformers toys-because all this eccentric shopkeeper proudly sells are Rick Mercer-themed toys that are meant to inspire the next generation of Canadian youth.

The story of a little girl who grew up next door to her family. Inspired by Mary Walsh's one woman play "Dancing with Rage".

A portrait of Canadian folk music icon Buffy Sainte-Marie

A portrait of Canadian rocker Michel Pagliaro

This short film tells the story of how actor, singer, producer, and activist Tom Jackson came to use his gift of song to contribute millions of dollars to the fight against poverty and homelessness. With a rich soundtrack of music and Tom's spoken word, the film focuses on the importance of using our talents and skills to give back to society.

Bryan Adams is one of world's most enduringly popular singer/songwriters. But he is most at home in his Vancouver studio, surrounded by his collection of vintage microphones and guitars. Adams calls it "a very analog space in a very digital world." In this short documentary, we witness an intimate rendition of his song "One World, One Flame" and hear him speak of his audience-centered approach to performance: "I want it to be fun, I want it to be real." [from nfb.ca]

A portrait and tribute to Canadian dancer/choreographer Paul-André Fortier.

Cam Christiansen gives playwright John Murrell's imagination free rein, suspending the laws of time and space to create a visual accompaniment to his flights of poetic fancy.

A portrait and tribute to Canadian composer Howard Shore

Inspired by Sandra Oh's words and actions, director Karen Lam experiments with the concept of representation in the performing arts.

A portrait of actress Françoise Faucher, who has played some of the greatest roles in French literature during her more than 60 years on stage.

Mohammed and Yulanda Faris are generous and devoted patrons of the arts. Through dramatic re-creation, this short documentary captures the spirit of Montreal in the 1950s, the early days of their relationship, and their passion for music and dance. If we all danced more, says Yulanda Faris, we would be happier people.

A portrait of the grand dame of the Canadian theatre Diana Leblanc as she prepares for a role in The Dybbuk and gets ready to direct an opera.

A portrait and tribute to Denis Marleau, a major figure in Quebec theater.

A tribute to Canadian musician and music producer, Daniel Lanois

A portrait and tribute to Canadian actress-writer Clémence DesRochers

A portrait and tribute to Canadian filmmaker Deepa Mehta

A tribute to Acadian actress Viola Léger

This whimsical, playful short film pays tribute to director, screenwriter and actress Sarah Polley

A Portrait of Janine Sutto, the grande dame of Quebec theatre, has brought to the stage her passion for her art: portraying life.

A tribute to the distinguished violinist Andrew Dawes.

This short film explores the passions of acclaimed musician and songwriter Sarah McLachlan.

A portrait of Canadian filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin.

A portrait and tribute to one of the founding fathers of Quebec comedy - Yvon Deschamps.