''Rough Cuts'' was a Canadian television series, which aired on CBC Newsworld. Launched in 1994, the series presents

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s by new and independent journalists and producers. One of its hosts was

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, who subsequently served as

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from 2005 to 2010. The show was called "a bright spot for Canadian independent documentaries not only on the CBC, but on Canadian television in general

The series has also aired on the main CBC Television network. It has since been replaced on CBC Television by ''

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'', and on CBC Newsworld by a "showcase" edition of '' The Passionate Eye''.

External links

''Rough Cuts'' website

''Rough Cuts'' website
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