I may not be a big fan of the network, but I love broadcasting history, and I'd definitely watch this if he gets the funding to make it. The documentary would also include a look back at the NFB.

“[W]e will introduce old and new generations alike to the post-war golden years of the CBC and NFB, illuminating five specific breakthroughs these institutions pioneered, making the case for how publicly funded media lent and helping hand to cinematic and cultural innovation,” the film’s pitch document said.

“The CBC was instrumental in setting a high bar for investigative journalism around the world, honing developments which included re-editing interviews, hidden cameras and ‘gotcha journalism’ visits to the home or office of an investigative subject,” the pitch said.

B.C. filmmaker from Mr. Dressup plans CBC history documentary