VisionTV's Tribute to Terry Fox

He was just an ordinary kid with a crazy idea. But to millions of Canadians, he is one of the greatest heroes this country has ever produced. On Monday, July 28, VisionTV honours the 50th birthday of Terry Fox with an evening of special programming that celebrates his life and legacy. The evening will start off with a special documentary, A Dream As Big As Our Country: The Life and Times of Terry Fox at 9 pm ET / 6 pm PT, and conclude with a feature film, The Terry Fox Story at 10 pm ET / 7 pm PT. [more]

"God In China" Documentary Specials Week

Beginning Monday, July 21, VisionTV presents a week-long programming event offering a series of documentaries that will examine China’s past and present, and shed light upon the spiritual lives of its people. Highlights include the documentary television premieres of China’s Leap of Faith, God in China: The Struggle for Religious Freedom, and China In The Red, A Year In Tibet, Islam in China, and Bring It On Beijing! [more]

» Visit VisionTV On Demand to catch clips of the God In China Special Events!

VisionTV marks the 10th anniversary of Sinatra’s passing with two nights featuring documentary, performance and feature film presentations. Celebrate his 10th Anniversay on May 14, 10 pm ET/7 pm PT for a two-part special documentary of Sinatra's Memorial and Sinatra Singing with Friends. Finish the celebration on May 15, 9 pm ET/PT, to watch Sinatra make one of his top performances in The Manchurian Candidate. [more]

VisionTV honours the 60th anniversary of Israel with a week of special programming devoted to the past, present and future of the Jewish state. The multi-faith network’s “Israel at 60” event begins on Monday, May 5.

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Inside the Holy Land. Ralph Benmergui: My Israel explores the Jewish state in all its complexity. “Use your judgment. And don’t take sides.” - Ralph Benmergui’s mother offers advice on the eve of his trip to Israel. It is a thoroughly modern country with roots reaching back more than three thousand years. A wealthy and powerful nation that nevertheless fears for its very existence. In Ralph Benmergui: My Israel, a world premiere documentary series produced for VisionTV, one of Canada’s most renowned broadcast journalists immerses himself in the fascinating complexities and contradictions of present-day Israel. The five-part series, filmed on location in the Holy Land, airs on May 5, 6 and 7 at 9 p.m. and Midnight ET / 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. PT as part of a week-long VisionTV programming event to honour the 60th anniversary of the State of Israel. [more]

Citizen King

VisionTV commemorates the 40th anniversary of King’s assassination with this feature-length documentary presentation. This feature-length documentary goes beyond the mythology to reclaim the history of a people’s leader, bringing fresh insight into King’s difficult journey, his charismatic - if flawed - leadership, and his incalculable social and political impact.

For Christians around the world, it is a time to reflect upon the very meaning of their beliefs. VisionTV honours the Lenten season with a whole week of special presentations. Highlights include the Canadian premiere of the new documentary series Decoding Christianity, and a broadcast of the annual Stations of the Cross service from Rome on Good Friday. [more]

This annual television event presented by The National Catholic Broadcasting Council, invites Catholic Church members across Canada to rekindle their faith and seek new direction for their lives. Led by renowned author and speaker Fr. Ron Rolheiser, features an inspirational discussion on the theme of “Keeping a Mellow Heart in a Bitter Time".
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Take a journey into the musical past, as VisionTV presents a special cinematic salute to the pioneering days of American popular music. Featuring films such as Bound for Glory, That Thing You Do, The Buddy Holly Story, and La Bamba.

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No Oscars this year (potentially)? No problem. You can still have an Academy Awards celebration of your own: Just break out the Versace, vacuum the red carpet, and settle in for a two-night special presentation featuring some of Oscar’s greatest hits including On The Waterfront, Raging Bull, Philadelphia, and Rain Man. [more]

The mission of the MAJA Awards Organization is to proclaim hope, peace, love and unity - the message of Jesus Christ - through Gospel Music. Highlight excellence in the Gospel Music Industry, showcase the talents of emerging artistes and reward those who have dedicated themselves for service to humanity.
>> Visit the Maja Awards Website

Love endures. VisionTV gets into the romantic spirit of Valentine’s Day with a double feature celebrating love’s power to outlast death itself.

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To honour the heritage of black Canadians, VisionTV offers this series of special feature film presentations throughout the week of February 5th, 2008. Titles include feature films of Ghosts of Mississippi, A Dry White Season, A Family Thing, The Great White Hope, A Band of Angels, and a feature length documentary special of Mandela. [more]

The sport of figure skating blends athleticism and artistry, the body and the soul. VisionTV celebrates one of Canada’s most beloved winter pastimes with a series of special presentations. [more]

VisionTV celebrates Elvis Presley’s birthday with an encore presentation of this electrifying concert special, which uses high-tech magic to reunite Elvis with his greatest musical collaborators before an ecstatic audience in his hometown of Memphis, Tenn., bringing to life more than two dozen of the King’s most enduring hits.
›› Visit Video On Demand to watch clips of the Elvis Anniversary Concert!

Learning from people we admire is one way to figure out who we want to be. It’s in this spirit that VisionTV presents Inspirational Leaders Week, Dec. 31 to Jan. 5. Canada’s multi-faith and multicultural television network rings in the New Year with a full week devoted to documentary and feature film portraits of spiritual greats whose words and actions have changed the world. [more]