Film Selection
Self Actualization (VANC) (Online Only)
OnlineStorylineBeing mixed-race can be challenging, navigating the world often feels complicated. Aesha shares her journey from childhood to adulthood. Online film available […]
Under Pressure (HLX) (Online Only)
OnlineStoryline“Under Pressure” examines the unique struggles of African Nova Scotian men through the perspective of Dennis Adams Jr., a bald, bearded Black […]
Relentless Hurdles / Resilient Hearts (HLX) (Online Only)
OnlineStorylineA compassionate Black immigrant physician shares his personal experience of systemic barriers and resilience required to overcome racial disparities and address critical […]
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, […]
Simply Johanne / Johanne: Tout Simplement (Online Only)
OnlineStorylineA contemporary tribute to trailblazer Johanne Harrelle: artist, actress and one of North America’s first Black models. GET ACCESS NOW! JOIN US […]
The Hearing / L’Audience (Online Only)
OnlineStorylineL'audience (The Hearing) delves in the daily life of the Nkunga Mbala family over one year, as they go through the complex […]
The Athlete / L’Athlète (Online Only)
OnlineStorylineEqual parts family saga, sports film and intimate portrait, The Athlete offers a unique window into the story of Stevens Dorcelus. GET […]
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 […]
Contiguity (Online & In Theatre)
Library and Archives Canada 395 Wellington St., OttawaStorylineAbdullah, a part time student and full time security guard, is implicated in a drug sting by his cousin Latif. Now, at […]
My Rock (Online & In Theatre)
Library and Archives Canada 395 Wellington St., OttawaStorylineZakia, an average man in his late 20s, struggles to journey through a cascade of misfortunate events, while trying to convince himself, […]
Nola (Online & In Theatre)
Library and Archives Canada 395 Wellington St., OttawaStorylineA Black woman working as a sous-chef navigates toxic restaurant culture and her wavering mental health, until a chance encounter changes her. […]
Remote Paradise (Online & In Theatre)
Library and Archives Canada 395 Wellington St., OttawaStorylineWhen Denise is called back to the office, she attempts to get creative before letting go of her remote paradise. Online film […]
Shoebox (Online & In Theatre)
Library and Archives Canada 395 Wellington St., OttawaStorylineOvercome by abuse, a teenage black boy is forced to choose between pulling the trigger or not in an effort to protect […]
Strangers (Online & In Theatre)
Library and Archives Canada 395 Wellington St., OttawaStorylineAfter missing their bus on a cold winter night, a young girl confronts the limits of her mother's love. Online film available […]
Teah (Online & In Theatre)
Library and Archives Canada 395 Wellington St., OttawaStorylineA reunion at a Latin restaurant forces Teah, a self-driven Black woman and Damien, a charming Hispanic chef, to confront their past, […]
Uncle Bryan (Online & In Theatre)
Library and Archives Canada 395 Wellington St., OttawaStorylineWhen a charismatic dad becomes fixated on a symbolic hat a young man got from an old flame, he pushes the man […]
Mikerlande: L’Exil de la Mémoire du Griot (MTL) (Online & In Theatre)
Library and Archives Canada 395 Wellington St., OttawaStorylineExiled after Haiti’s political struggles of the 90s, Mikerlande—a former activist and now entrepreneur—rekindles memories of resilience and commitment. Online film available […]
Double Combat (MTL) (Online & In Theatre)
Library and Archives Canada 395 Wellington St., OttawaStorylineThis short documentary delves into the last week of training camp for Jean Pascal, ex-light heavyweight world champion at 41, who aspires […]
Strike The Iron / Battre le Fer (MTL) (Online & In Theatre)
Library and Archives Canada 395 Wellington St., OttawaStorylineAfter immersing himself in the street life, Racci finds redemption through his passion for sports, which he shares with his community to […]
Away From Home (TOR) (Online & In Theatre)
Library and Archives Canada 395 Wellington St., OttawaStorylineDetermined 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., OttawaStoryline“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., OttawaStorylineGarnetta 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., OttawaStorylineNestled in Parkdale, Toronto, West Lodge Apartments stands as a testament to endurance and hardship. Online film available from March 28 to […]
My Neighbour Taybah (TOR) (Online & In Theatre)
Library and Archives Canada 395 Wellington St., OttawaStorylineUpon 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., OttawaStorylineThis 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., OttawaStorylineTwo long-time friends, Makahi and Yannick, reflect on their respective journeys as artists in different disciplines—visual arts and music production. Online film […]
Hanami (In Theatre Only)
Library and Archives Canada 395 Wellington St., OttawaStorylineOn a remote volcanic island that everybody wants to leave, little Nana learns how to stay. GET ACCESS NOW! JOIN US AND […]
Legacy: The De-Colonized History Of South Africa (Online & In Theatre)
Library and Archives Canada 395 Wellington St., OttawaStorylineAn exploration into South Africa, featuring, in unprecedented access, the grandson of the “Architect of Apartheid”, who takes an honest look into […]