Watch Hot Docs on CBC, a multiplatform festival-at-home experience providing Canadians with front-row access to titles from the 2021 Hot Docs Festival, premiering Sunday nights starting Sunday January 2 at 8 p.m. on CBC and CBC Gem.

On CBC: Exclusive feature-length documentaries will premiere Sundays at 8 p.m. starting January 2. More details below.

On CBC Gem: A special Hot Docs collection will offer the new playlist from Hot Docs and also include documentaries from past Hot Docs Festivals.

Dead Man's Switch: a crypto mystery
Sunday, Jan. 2 on CBC and CBC Gem at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT)

Gerald Cotten, the 30-year-old CEO of Canada's largest cryptocurrency exchange, dies suddenly in India. Over $200 million disappears leaving investors empty-handed, kicking off a major scandal and fuelling speculation that his exit was only one of many scams.

Portrayal
Sunday, Jan. 9 on CBC and CBC Gem at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT)

Roman Lapshin has been tormented by a secret from the past involving the discovery of thousands of his dead grandfather's missing paintings. Compelled to bring recognition to his grandfather's legacy as an artist, Lapshin travels across three continents in a high-stakes, suspenseful search for the truth.

Hell or Clean Water
Sunday, Jan. 16 on CBC and CBC Gem at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT)

The inspiring story of Newfoundlander diver Shawn Bath's obsessive quest to clean up the coastal ocean floor one rotting tire at a time. He's already removed thousands of pounds of garbage on his own and is now seeking ways to scale up his operation and bring attention to a worldwide environmental crisis.

One of Ours
Sunday, Jan. 23 on CBC and CBC Gem at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT)

Josiah Wilson was adopted as a baby in Haiti and raised in an Indigenous family in Alberta. His story made the news when he was refused the right to play in an Indigenous basketball tournament. Unable to participate in a sport he deeply loves, Josiah finds unwavering support from his family and the Heiltsuk Nation community.

The Gig Is Up: A Very Human Tech Story
Sunday, Jan. 30 on CBC and CBC Gem at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT)

Armed with only a smartphone or laptop, an entire workforce has been lured into the gig economy with the promise of flexible hours and the advantages of being their own boss. But these workers' dreams have become nightmares as companies like Uber, Amazon and Deliveroo evade labour laws and policymakers.

Uncover the real costs of the platform economy through the lives of workers from around the world.

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