Surveying the state of documentary production in western Canada in conversation with filmmakers in British Columbia and the North.
Keep ReadingSounds and Pressure: Reggae in a Foreign Land, a five-part NFB documentary series, tells how the sounds of Jamaica forged a community in Canada.
Keep ReadingTracing the evolving landscape of BIPOC documentary filmmaking in Alberta with directors and producers like Cheryl Foggo, Taghreed Saadeh, and Gil Cardinal.
Keep ReadingThree short documentaries at the Canadian Film Festival provide a different perspectives, experiences, and challenges that immigrants and refugees face in Canada.
Keep ReadingBarbara Kopple observes the battle for democracy in the USA in Gumbo Coalition by following social justice leaders united in the fight.
Keep ReadingHighlights from the Hot Docs Conference included industry conversations about EDI, the situation in Ukraine, and distribution tips from pros.
Keep ReadingRob Freeman's documentary Drop the Needle salutes Toronto record store Play De Record and its role in shaping the sounds of the city.
Keep ReadingNFB documentary Unarchived considers the hidden histories and politics of curating public archives, and the stories of archivists who seek a more inclusive history.
Keep ReadingTelefilm Canada releases new equity, diversity, and inclusion action plan, while DOC calls upon NFB to make good upon pledges as Suzanne Guèvremont steps into leadership role.
Keep ReadingWhat does it take to keep the crown? Becoming a Queen profiles Joella Crichton, the longest-reigning queen of Toronto's Caribana festival.
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