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Under Pressure (HLX) (Online Only)

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Storyline“Under Pressure” examines the unique struggles of African Nova Scotian men through the perspective of Dennis Adams Jr., a bald, bearded Black […]

Self Actualization (VANC) (Online Only)

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StorylineBeing mixed-race can be challenging, navigating the world often feels complicated. Aesha shares her journey from childhood to adulthood. Online film available […]

Black in School (HLX) (Online Only)

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StorylineA young Black girl navigates high school while dealing with the death of her father, moving to a new city, and adolescent […]

Double Combat (MTL) (Online & In Theatre)

Library and Archives Canada 395 Wellington St., Ottawa

StorylineThis short documentary delves into the last week of training camp for Jean Pascal, ex-light heavyweight world champion at 41, who aspires […]

Away From Home (TOR) (Online & In Theatre)

Library and Archives Canada 395 Wellington St., Ottawa

StorylineDetermined to protect international students from escalating vulnerabilities in Canada—a country that once "embraced" them—an award-winning global leader, formerly an international student, […]

Dreaming in the West (TOR) (Online & In Theatre)

Library and Archives Canada 395 Wellington St., Ottawa

Storyline“Dreaming in the West” explores the Canadian dream for Black immigrant artists in our socioeconomically imbalanced world. Online film available from March […]

Black and Blue (TOR) (Online & In Theatre)

Library and Archives Canada 395 Wellington St., Ottawa

StorylineGarnetta Cromwell, a blues and soul musician of african descent has a lifelong dream of becoming a professional blues singer. Online film […]

West Lodge Redemption (TOR) (Online & In Theatre)

Library and Archives Canada 395 Wellington St., Ottawa

StorylineNestled in Parkdale, Toronto, West Lodge Apartments stands as a testament to endurance and hardship. Online film available from March 28 to […]

Traces of Home (OTT) (Online & In Theatre)

Library and Archives Canada 395 Wellington St., Ottawa

StorylineThis short film tells the deeply personal and emotional journey of a father who made the life-altering decision to immigrate to Canada […]

My Neighbour Taybah (TOR) (Online & In Theatre)

Library and Archives Canada 395 Wellington St., Ottawa

StorylineUpon discovering that her lifelong next-door neighbour of over twenty years, Taybah, has never explored what the 6ix has to offer, our […]

Lemon Lime (OTT) (Online & In Theatre)

Library and Archives Canada 395 Wellington St., Ottawa

StorylineTwo long-time friends, Makahi and Yannick, reflect on their respective journeys as artists in different disciplines—visual arts and music production. Online film […]