BBIC
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]