This new CBC documentary series uses contemporary interviews and archival footage to chronicle Canada’s long history of anti-Black racism, including episodes on police brutality and the rise of hip-hop music.
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Season 1
8 episodes
- 1. Haven But No HeavenAn unflinching examination of slavery in Canada that dispels the myth of Canada as a safe haven for Black people.14+CC44minSep 7, 2023
- 2. Revolution RemixTwo era-defining Black empowerment events in 1960s Montreal are explored, including the Sir George Williams Affair.14+CC44minSep 14, 2023
- 3. Northern BeatsPioneers of Canadian hip-hop tell the story of the music, featuring interviews with Maestro Fresh Wes and Michie Mee.14+CC44minSep 21, 2023
- 4. MigrationsBlack migrants share intimate and personal stories of trying to create a home in Canada.14+CC44minSep 28, 2023
- 5. Creation InsistsA look at the work of six Black Canadian artists, including Austin Clarke and Sylvia Hamilton.14+CC44minOct 5, 2023
- 6. More Than a GameA chronicle of the lives of Black Canadian athletes that delves into their rise and the challenges they faced.14+CC44minOct 12, 2023
- 7. Justice DeniedScholars and activists analyze historic criminalization of Black Canadians and the effect on policing.14+CC44minOct 19, 2023
- 8. Claiming SpaceA lyrical journey through the growth of Black communities and their resistance to systemic displacement.14+CC44minOct 26, 2023
Black Life: Untold Stories
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This new CBC documentary series uses contemporary interviews and archival footage to chronicle Canada’s long history of anti-Black racism, including episodes on police brutality and the rise of hip-hop music.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Leslie Norville
- Created by
- Leslie Norville
