Being Black in Canada
What we talk about, When we talk about Blackness (VANC) (Online Only)
OnlineStorylineBeneath the soft glow of a theater stage, a conversation unfolds — an unraveling of stories tethered to history, shaped by places, […]
Black in School (HLX) (Online Only)
OnlineStorylineA 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, Ontario, CanadaStorylineThis short documentary delves into the last week of training camp for Jean Pascal, ex-light heavyweight world champion at 41, who aspires […]
Mikerlande: L’Exil de la Mémoire du Griot (MTL) (Online & In Theatre)
Library and Archives Canada 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaStorylineExiled after Haiti’s political struggles of the 90s, Mikerlande—a former activist and now entrepreneur—rekindles memories of resilience and commitment. Online film available […]
Dreaming in the West (TOR) (Online & In Theatre)
Library and Archives Canada 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaStoryline“Dreaming in the West” explores the Canadian dream for Black immigrant artists in our socioeconomically imbalanced world. Online film available from March […]
Away From Home (TOR) (Online & In Theatre)
Library and Archives Canada 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaStorylineDetermined to protect international students from escalating vulnerabilities in Canada—a country that once "embraced" them—an award-winning global leader, formerly an international student, […]
Strike The Iron / Battre le Fer (MTL) (Online & In Theatre)
Library and Archives Canada 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaStorylineAfter immersing himself in the street life, Racci finds redemption through his passion for sports, which he shares with his community to […]
West Lodge Redemption (TOR) (Online & In Theatre)
Library and Archives Canada 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaStorylineNestled in Parkdale, Toronto, West Lodge Apartments stands as a testament to endurance and hardship. Online film available from March 28 to […]
Black and Blue (TOR) (Online & In Theatre)
Library and Archives Canada 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaStorylineGarnetta Cromwell, a blues and soul musician of african descent has a lifelong dream of becoming a professional blues singer. Online film […]
My Neighbour Taybah (TOR) (Online & In Theatre)
Library and Archives Canada 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaStorylineUpon discovering that her lifelong next-door neighbour of over twenty years, Taybah, has never explored what the 6ix has to offer, our […]
Traces of Home (OTT) (Online & In Theatre)
Library and Archives Canada 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaStorylineThis short film tells the deeply personal and emotional journey of a father who made the life-altering decision to immigrate to Canada […]
Lemon Lime (OTT) (Online & In Theatre)
Library and Archives Canada 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaStorylineTwo long-time friends, Makahi and Yannick, reflect on their respective journeys as artists in different disciplines—visual arts and music production. Online film […]