The documentary "Don't Come Upstairs" (2025) can be watched on CBC Gem, which is CBC's free on-demand streaming platform available in Canada. It premiered on September 30, 2025. Canadian viewers can create a free account on CBC Gem and watch the documentary without cost. For viewers outside Canada, it is possible to watch it by using a reliable VPN service to connect to a Canadian server, then signing up for a free CBC Gem account with a Canadian postal code. The documentary is about a filmmaker, Mike Lobel, uncovering a hidden 30-year family secret through home recordings and testimony. It has a runtime of approximately 44 minutes.
Additionally, the documentary might be available on the CBC Docs YouTube channel as indicated by related posts on social media. It is also listed as part of the series "The Passionate Eye" on CBC Gem and CBC TV.
To summarize:
- Main platform: CBC Gem (Canada)
- Free with ads after creating an account
- Available worldwide via VPN connecting to Canadian server
- Also possibly on CBC Docs YouTube channel
- Premiered on September 30, 2025
If access from outside Canada is desired, using a VPN with a Canadian IP is necessary due to geo-restriction. The platform is best used via PC/Mac browsers, as mobile devices may require app download limited regionally.
