The hit series Schitt's Creek ended in truly Canadian fashion: with a CBC documentary. A look back through the landmark series with some help from the doc that capped off one of Canada's best shows.
Slay the Dragon (USA, 104 min.) Dir. Barak Goodman, Chad Durrance The numbers for contemporary democracy don’t add up. Too often one looks at election results and sees the seat counts favour candidates who lost the popular vote. In the USA, states have governments that don’t adequately represent the will of the people. Slay the Dragon illustrates how
On Thursday, March 26, the Documentary Organization of Canada (DOC) hosted an industry-wide forum to discuss the effects of COVID-19. Representatives from various funders, broadcasters, and industry stakeholders joined DOC in getting filmmakers up to speed about the state of the industry and to listen to the concerns of filmmakers. POV is pleased to share
Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution (USA, 104 min.) Dir. James Lebrecht, Nicole Newnham The Obamas had a high bar to meet after American Factory won the Oscar, but Crip Camp grabs it. The film marks the latest documentary from the Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground production company. As with Julia Reichert and Steven Bognar’s American Factory, Crip Camp is a thoughtful
The Internet of Everything (Canada, 52 min.) Dir. Brett Gaylor Things are getting smarter. Tech companies are getting sneakier. The internet is everywhere and it’s embedded in more tools that people use daily. Smart technology offers opportunities to plug in, connect, and enjoy data-driven efforts that optimise one’s routines to make life more convenient. However,