The Passionate Eye

The Passionate Eye (1992-2020)

EndedDocumentary show

The Passionate Eye is Canada's longest-running national showcase for independent documentaries. For 23 years, it's provided Canadians with a critical window on the world, exploring international events and people through timely and provocative award-winning documentaries. Passionate Eye documentaries have won every major award including Emmy's, Oscars, Peabodys and Geminis, but they've also made news... films like Hunted in Russia, Holy Money, Invisible War, and Putin's Games, to name just a few from last season. Today The Passionate Eye remains one of the only documentary strands in Canada where viewers can still see a selection of the world's best and most newsworthy political and social issue documentaries.

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Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S27E06The AI RaceOct 10, 2020
S27E05Plastic WarsOct 3, 2020
S27E04Vaccine WarsSep 26, 2020
S27E03Cuba's Cancer HopeSep 19, 2020
S27E02NRA Under FireSep 12, 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

What was the date of The Passionate Eye premiere?

The Passionate Eye premiered on June 23, 1992.

Who was the creator of The Passionate Eye?

The Passionate Eye was created by Robert Duncan.

What was the genre of The Passionate Eye?

The Passionate Eye was a documentary series.

What were the topics covered in The Passionate Eye?

The Passionate Eye covered a wide range of topics including politics, social issues, and culture, both national and international.

How many episodes were there in the first season of The Passionate Eye?

There were no traditional seasons of The Passionate Eye, instead, the show aired documentaries on a weekly basis.

Was The Passionate Eye a Canadian-produced series?

Yes, The Passionate Eye was produced in Canada.

What was the runtime of each episode of The Passionate Eye?

The runtime of each episode of The Passionate Eye varied, but most were between 60 and 90 minutes long.

Was The Passionate Eye an award-winning show?

Yes, The Passionate Eye won several awards, including the Gemini Award for Best Documentary Series in 1997.

Were all the documentaries in The Passionate Eye series serious in tone?

No, The Passionate Eye featured documentaries that ranged from serious and thought-provoking to light and entertaining.

Did The Passionate Eye feature only Canadian documentaries?

No, The Passionate Eye featured documentaries from around the world.

Was The Passionate Eye a popular show during its time?

While there are no rating statistics available, The Passionate Eye was recognized and respected for its in-depth and engaging documentary content.

Who was the target audience for The Passionate Eye?

The Passionate Eye targeted mature audiences who were interested in current events and social issues.

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