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Black Life: Untold Stories
Overview
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.
Key Crew
Director: Leslie Norville
Seasons
Season 1 (2023)
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8 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Haven But No Heaven
2023-09-07An unflinching examination of slavery in Canada that dispels the myth of Canada as a safe haven for Black people.
Runtime: 44 minEpisode 2: Revolution Remix
2023-09-14Two era-defining Black empowerment events in 1960s Montreal are explored, including the Sir George Williams Affair.
Runtime: 44 minEpisode 3: Northern Beats
2023-09-21Pioneers of Canadian hip-hop tell the story of the music, featuring interviews with Maestro Fresh Wes and Michie Mee.
Runtime: 44 minEpisode 4: Migrations
2023-09-28Black migrants share intimate and personal stories of trying to create a home in Canada.
Runtime: 44 minEpisode 5: Creation Insists
2023-10-05A look at the work of six Black Canadian artists, including Austin Clarke and Sylvia Hamilton.
Runtime: 44 minEpisode 6: More Than a Game
2023-10-12A chronicle of the lives of Black Canadian athletes that delves into their rise and the challenges they faced.
Runtime: 44 minEpisode 7: Justice Denied
2023-10-19Scholars and activists analyze historic criminalization of Black Canadians and the effect on policing.
Runtime: 44 minEpisode 8: Claiming Space
2023-10-26A lyrical journey through the growth of Black communities and their resistance to systemic displacement.
Runtime: 44 minVideos
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