FEBRUARY 17 – PAR-LAY: THE FRED VANVLEET STORY *Documentary Premiere*

• PAR-LAY: THE FRED VANVLEET STORY, a documentary from UNINTERRUPTED CANADA profiling the inspiring story of the Toronto Raptors star, is available on Thursday, Feb. 17. The documentary, which premieres today on TSN, TSN.ca, and the TSN app at 7 p.m. ET, looks back at VanVleet’s time growing up in Rockford, Illinois; the heartbreaking challenges he faced avoiding the streets; and his path to becoming a nationally ranked NCAA recruit and one of the NBA’s top point guards.

FEBRUARY 18 – HBO’s PAINTING WITH JOHN *Season 2 Premiere*

• PAINTING WITH JOHN, written, directed by, and starring painter and musician John Lurie, debuts its second season on Friday, Feb. 18 at 11 p.m. ET.  Part meditative tutorial, part fireside chat, Season 2 of PAINTING WITH JOHN introduces Cowboy Beckett, and combines stunning images of Lurie’s paintings, original music, and irreverent point-of-view on topics such as tapping into one’s childlike artistic side, his overall ambivalence toward fame, and more. The series follows a weekly release schedule, with new episodes dropping Fridays at 11 p.m. ET.

FEBRUARY 21 – AILEY *Documentary Premiere*

• Many know the name Alvin Ailey, but how many know the man? Ailey’s commitment to searching for truth in movement resulted in pioneering, and enduring choreography that centres on African American experiences. Director Jamila Wignot’s resonant biography grants artful access to the elusive visionary who founded one of the world’s most renowned dance companies, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. AILEY premieres Monday, Feb. 21.

FEBRUARY 20 – HBO’s LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER *Season 9 Premiere*

• HBO's LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER returns for its ninth season Sunday, Feb. 20 at 11 p.m. ET. Comedian John Oliver satirically covers the week in news, politics, and current events in this Emmy^®-winning variety series. LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER follows a weekly release schedule, with new episodes airing live on Sunday nights at 11 p.m. ET, and on-demand the following morning.

FEBRUARY 23 – HBO’s FREDERICK DOUGLASS: IN FIVE SPEECHES *Documentary Premiere*

• Inspired by David Blight’s Pulitzer Prize winning biography, “Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom,” the HBO documentary FREDERICK DOUGLASS: IN FIVE SPEECHES brings to life the words of America’s most famous anti-slavery activist. Acclaimed actors Nicole Beharie (Miss Juneteenth), Colman Domingo (EUPHORIA), Jonathan Majors (LOVECRAFT COUNTRY), Denzel Whitaker (The Great Debaters), and Jeffrey Wright (WESTWORLD) draw from five of Douglass’ legendary speeches, to represent a different moment in the tumultuous history of 19^th century America, as well as a different stage of Douglass’ long and celebrated life. Famed scholars David Blight, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and others provide context for the speeches, and, along with André Holland’s (Moonlight) readings from Douglass’ autobiographies, remind us that Frederick Douglass’ words about racial injustice still resonate deeply today. The documentary streams Wednesday, Feb. 23 at 9 p.m. ET.

STREAMING NOW – Canadian Screen Award Nominated Collection

• On the heels of the 2022 Canadian Screen Award nominations announcement, Crave’s new Canadian Screen Award Nominated Collection shines a spotlight on this year’s nominees. The collection features critically acclaimed Crave Originals such as CANADA’S DRAG RACE, LETTERKENNY, and OSCAR PETERSON: BLACK + WHITE, plus TRANSPLANT, JANN, WYNONNA EARP, ROAST BATTLE CANADA, HIGHWAY THRU HELL, Night of Kings, and more.

**Media Note: Assets for Crave programming are available at the Bell Media press site, The Lede, here

Complete listings for the week of February 17 – 23

*All Programming Subject to Change

HBO and HBO Max Programming

HBO Max Series RAISED BY WOLVES, Season 2, Episode 4 (February 17)

HBO Max Series PEACEMAKER, Season 1, Episode 8 *Season Finale* (February 17)

HBO Series PAINTING WITH JOHN, Season 2, Episode 1 *Season Premiere* (February 18 at 11 p.m. ET)

HBO Series REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER, Season 20, Episode 5 (February 19)

HBO Series EUPHORIA, Season 2, Episode 7 (February 20 at 9 p.m. ET)

HBO Series THE RIGHTEOUS GEMSTONES, Season 2, Episode 8 (February 20 at 10 p.m. ET)

HBO Series SOMEBODY SOMEWHERE, Season 1, Episode 6 (February 20 at 10:30 p.m. ET)

HBO Series LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER, Season 9, Episode 1 *Season Premiere* (February 21)

HBO Series THE GILDED AGE, Season 1, Episode 5 (February 21 at 9 p.m. ET)

HBO Series NEWSROOM, Season 1, Episode 2 (February 23)

HBO Documentary FREDERICK DOUGLASS: IN FIVE SPEECHES (February 23 at 9 p.m. ET)

Movies

PAR-LAY: THE FRED VANVLEET STORY *Canadian Title* (February 17)

MY LIFE AS A ZUCCHINI (February 18)

MISEDUCATION OF BINDU (February 18)

HOW IT ENDS (February 18)

THE HATING GAME (February 18)

DREAM HORSE (February 18)

AILEY (February 21)

SHOWTIME Programming

BILLIONS, Season 6, Episode 5 (February 20 at 9 p.m. ET)

WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT COSBY, Season 1, Episode 4 *Series Finale* (February 20 at 10 p.m. ET)

STARZ Programming

RED HEAT (February 18)

RAN (1985) (February 18)

MY LIFE AS A ZUCCHINI (February 18)

INSIDE MAN (February 18)

THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY (February 18)

BAD BOYS (1983) (February 18)

AUGUST RUSH (February 18)

POWER BOOK IV: FORCE, Season 1, Episode 3 (February 20)

More Riveting TV to Watch

WIPEOUT, Season 1B, Episode 11-15 (February 18)

W5, Season 56, Episode 12 *Canadian Title* (February 18)

STAR TREK: DISCOVERY, Season 4, Episode 9 at 9 p.m. ET (February 18)

RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE, Season 14, Episode 7 at 9:30 p.m. ET (February 18)

THOMAS & FRIENDS: THE GREAT RACE *Special Premiere* (February 19)

THOMAS & FRIENDS: TALE OF THE BRAVE *Special Premiere* (February 19)

THOMAS & FRIENDS: SODORS LEGENDS OF THE LOST TREASURE *Special Premiere* (February 19)

THOMAS & FRIENDS: JOURNEY BEYOND SODOR *Special Premiere* (February 19)

THOMAS & FRIENDS, Season 20 (February 19)

SUPER 4, Season 1, Episode 20 (February 19)

SAM SAM, Season 2, Episode 1-15 (February 19)

MIGHTY MIGHTY EXPRESS MINIS, Season 1, Episode 1-26 *Canadian Title* (February 19)

THE GARFIELD SHOW, Season 4, Episode 11-27 (February 19)

DENVER THE LAST DINOSAUR, Season 1, Episode 21-40 (February 19)

BOB THE BUILDER, Season 3, Episode 1-13 (February 19)

TOO MUCH LOVE, Season 1, Episode 5 (February 22)

BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, Season 35, Episode 100-104 (February 22)

RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE: UK VS. THE WORLD, Season 1, Episode 4 (February 22)

ASTRID & LILLY SAVE THE WORLD, Season 1, Episode 5 *Canadian Title* (February 23 at 10 p.m. ET)