Black Life: Untold Stories
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.
Episodes
Runtime: 44m
An unflinching examination of slavery in Canada that dispels the myth of Canada as a safe haven for Black people.
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Two era-defining Black empowerment events in 1960s Montreal are explored, including the Sir George Williams Affair.
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Pioneers of Canadian hip-hop tell the story of the music, featuring interviews with Maestro Fresh Wes and Michie Mee.
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Black migrants share intimate and personal stories of trying to create a home in Canada.
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A look at the work of six Black Canadian artists, including Austin Clarke and Sylvia Hamilton.
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A chronicle of the lives of Black Canadian athletes that delves into their rise and the challenges they faced.
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Scholars and activists analyze historic criminalization of Black Canadians and the effect on policing.
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A lyrical journey through the growth of Black communities and their resistance to systemic displacement.
