Canada comes of age in the anguish of the Second World War, and negotiates the diverse currents that shape the nation in the modern era up to 1990. The series concludes with a poignant reflection on the country's historical experience and the future that lies ahead.

Original copyright 2000, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.

Disc 1. The crucible (1940 to 1946) -- disc 2. Comfort and fear (1946 to 1964) -- disc 3. Years of hope and anger (1964 to 1976) -- disc 4. In an uncertain world (1976 to 1990).