A report commissioned by the DOC Institute observes racial inequity in Canada's screen sector and an overall absence of reporting.
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The recent CBC/Radio Canada CRTC hearings saw DOC advocate on behalf of Canadian documentary filmmakers during the broadcaster’s license renewal at a time when CBC is reducing investment in documentaries.
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"It’s crazy to realize that any of us are potentially capable of anything depending on the circumstances. This is a raw wound and something that the community as a whole hasn’t figured
Keep ReadingCompany Town (Canada, 2020) Dir. Peter Findlay Less than two years ago, in late November 2018, General Motors announced the closing of their automotive plant in Oshawa, ending a century-long commitment to
Keep ReadingWho Farted? (Canada, 51 min.) Dir. Albert Nerenberg, Nik Sheehan “I have never been a fan of farts,” observes Albert Nerenberg, who narrates Who Farted? and serves as its onscreen guide. “They have always
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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
Keep ReadingThe 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
Keep ReadingThe Mill (Canada, 44 min.) Dir. David Craig For more than 50 years, white foam and murky water have filled much of a lifeless harbour on Nova Scotia’s north shore. Now, the
Keep ReadingHumboldt: The New Season (Canada, 45 min.) Dir. Kevin Eastwood, Lucas Frison Hockey is Canada’s game. It’s no wonder, then, that the nation found itself gripped by tragedy on April 6, 2018
Keep ReadingI Think You’ve Been Looking for Me (Canada, 44 min.) Dir. Kacim Steets Family is an endless source of inspiration for documentary filmmakers. While these wild-but-true yarns can often be too personal
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