Beyond the Canvas - Season 2
Season 2
Episodes
World of Writers
Finding one's voice as a writer takes dedication, courage, and a willingness to reimagine the world through words on a page. In this episode of "Beyond the CANVAS," we sit down with novelist Margaret Atwood, playwright Danai Gurira, and others to talk about finding meaning as a writer.
Visionaries of the Arts
What does it take to make it to the top? We speak to visionaries recognized at the highest levels in their fields. Conductor Michael Tilson Thomas, filmmaker Sir David Attenborough, and others share what it takes to achieve excellence.
Women of Wonder
"Beyond the CANVAS" honors five trailblazing women in the arts. In this episode of "Beyond the CANVAS," the legendary Dolly Parton, Julie Andrews, and other creators show us how the road to success wasn't just one they walked, but one they paved themselves.
Making the Moment
What does it mean to deliver "a message with the music"? Sit down with Black musicians who bridge story and sound. In this episode of "Beyond the CANVAS," the musical ensemble Ranky Tanky, singer Rhiannon Giddens and others share their belief in the power of music to honor the past and inspire the future.
Modern Mexico
We hear from some of Mexico's most prominent figures, including "Roma" star and activist Yalitza Aparicio and chef Gabriela Cámara. This episode highlights Mexico's emergence as a global arts center and shares updates on how some of the country's creative innovators are surviving amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Hostage
Abigail Dalton the recently elected British Prime Minister is fighting for office thanks to a healthcare crisis. Vivienne Toussaint is the first female French President campaigning for re-election no matter what — including tackling France's borders.
A summit between the two women could be the answer to their prayers if they can agree. But when Dalton's husband is kidnapped and Toussaint is blackmailed, they both face unimaginable choices. Forced into a fierce rivalry where their political futures, and lives, might hang in the balance, can they work together to uncover the plot that threatens them both?
Dexter: Resurrection
Dexter: Resurrection, a continuation of Dexter: New Blood, takes place weeks after Dexter Morgan takes a bullet to the chest from his own son, as he awakens from a coma to find Harrison gone without a trace. Realizing the weight of what he put his son through, Dexter sets out for New York City, determined to find him and make things right. But closure won't come easy. When Miami Metro's Angel Batista arrives with questions, Dexter realizes his past is catching up to him fast. As father and son navigate their own darkness in the city that never sleeps, they soon find themselves deeper than they ever imagined - and that the only way out is together.
The Real Murders of Atlanta
The Real Murders of Atlanta portrays the horrifying cases that highlight the boundaries between gentrified Southern dynasties, hip-hop hustlers and the flashy nouveau riche of this metropolitan mecca of music, entertainment and tech. Told by the investigators, witnesses, reporters and loved ones who have direct connections to the cases, each hourlong story brings Atlanta's hustle and deadly decadence into sharp focus. It's the dark side of the New South, where deadly battles for status and affluence emerge between those who are willing to kill for the good life and those willing to kill to keep it.
The Mega-Brands That Built America
The Mega-Brands That Built America is the newest series in History's "That Built" franchise, telling the origin stories of some of the most successful businesses in history: from mega-stores like Costco and Walmart to sporting goods giants like Spalding and Wilson, titans like Ivory Soap, Schick and Gillette, to shipping giants like Fedex and UPS, and countless more of the biggest brand names in history. Each story is told through the "That Built" franchises' signature blend of expert interviews and archival, mixed with original premium recreations. Through the eyes of the visionaries and entrepreneurs behind the brands, the series takes viewers on a journey; starting with how it all began, following the innovations, the failures, and all the incredible achievements that forever changed the way Americans live. It's everything you didn't know about the colossal brands you know so well.
