Absolutely Canadian - Season 24

Season 24

Episodes

Being Black in Halifax
Being Black in Halifax features four films by emerging directors that came out of the Fabienne Colas Foundations' BEING BLACK IN CANADA mentorship program entirely dedicated to Black filmmakers.

Being Black in Montreal
Being Black in Montreal features five films by emerging directors that came out of the Fabienne Colas Foundations' BEING BLACK IN CANADA mentorship program entirely dedicated to Black filmmakers.

Being Black in Toronto
Being Black in Toronto features six films by emerging directors that came out of the Fabienne Colas Foundations' BEING BLACK IN CANADA mentorship program entirely dedicated to Black filmmakers.

Reel Shorts: Windsor
Short films produced by graduating film students and independent Ontario filmmakers with stories relevant to the Windsor-Essex region.

Making Kayfabe
Facing a mid-life crisis, a journalist discovers the regular folk moonlighting as indie wrestlers, who help him transform his childhood dream into reality as "Fake Nooz Neville."

Jennie Williams: Women Of This Land
'Women of This Land' is a 4-part documentary series about Indigenous women in Atlantic Canada and how they connect to land and culture. In this episode - Jennie Williams.

Darlene Bernard: Women Of This Land
'Women of This Land' is a 4-part documentary series about Indigenous women in Atlantic Canada and how they connect to land and culture. In this episode - Chief Darlene Bernard.

Shalan Joudry: Women Of This Land
Women of This Land' is a 4-part documentary series about Indigenous women in Atlantic Canada and how they connect to land and culture. In this episode - shalan joudry

Dr. Imelda Perley Opolahsomuwehs: Women Of This Land
'Women of This Land' is a 4-part documentary series about Indigenous women in Atlantic Canada and how they connect to land and culture. In this episode - Dr. Imelda Perley Opolahsomuwehs.

Lament of the Irish Immigrant: Woods Music (Pt. 1)
Irish, English, Scottish, and French lumberjacks of the 19th century collaborate to survive the harsh conditions of Canadian logging camps, establishing a folk music tradition unlike any other.

The Lumberjack's Alphabet: Woods Music (Pt. 2)
Irish, English, Scottish, and French lumberjacks of the 19th century collaborate to survive the harsh conditions of Canadian logging camps, establishing a folk music tradition unlike any other.

Magic Hours
A wistful invitation into the world of struggling movie houses across Alberta. Meet the passionate protectors reviving, re-inventing and sometimes letting go of these once vital community spaces.

Dream Without a Ceiling: The Art of Manuel Mathieu
An intimate portrait of Haitian-born Montreal rising art star Manuel Mathieu as launches his career into the international art market

Ottawa Reel Shorts
Short films produced by independent filmmakers, directors and student grads in television and film programs from the Ottawa-Gatineau area. Short Film titles: More Than Hair, Life Without Sound, and Still.

Toronto Reel Shorts
Short films by students in film, television, animation, and media arts from the Toronto-GTA region. Short films include: Beyond the Reins, My Friend in the Jingle Truck, and Cycle Back to Childhood.

Be Taylor
A young queer woman from Windsor, Ontario aims to overcome her mental health struggles and regain her confidence by embarking on a journey of self-love, self-discovery, and stand-up comedy.

Bridging the Gap: Legacy in Harmony
A journey through Ottawa's Black artistic heritage, weaving together the stories of pioneers, contemporary music voices, and emerging talents, reflecting the city's rich cultural tapestry.

The Forgotten Warriors
The true story of Mi'kmaq activists from Conne River, NL who went on a hunger strike to secure their rights to self-determination in 1983.

Block Dog
A glimpse into the lives of eight dogs brought together in BC's wilderness as the steadfast companions and fierce protectors of a young crew of intrepid tree planters.

My Friend Omar
A seasonal migrant worker finds himself suffering unchecked abuses at the hands of his employer while trapped within Canada's closed visa system. Omar is just one of thousands struggling to survive.

Village at the End of the Road
A remote Newfoundland outport faces fundamental change. Once a vibrant community of independent fishermen, Bay de Verde was helpless in the face of international fishing trawlers and government fisheries mismanagement.

Voices of Freedom
A young Ukrainian-Canadian woman watches as her homeland is invaded and her family is forced to flee. She begins a quest; talking to refugees and capturing the human story of the crisis through music.

The Death Tour
Wrestling hopefuls pursue their dreams through remote Indigenous communities in Canada's far North on ‘the most grueling tour in indie wrestling.'

Where Once They Stood We Stand: The Birth of Trinity Hall
Residents of Winterton, N.L., fear for the future of a church that has served the community for over a hundred years. But their prayers are answered when Grammy-winning music producer Greg Wells rolls into town.

New Blood
Chief Vincent Yellow Old Woman went to residential school at age five. Now his grandkids and the next generation of Siksika Nation find healing through dance, theatre, and the music of Peter Gabriel.

Apex: The Black Masters
Over fifty years the Apex Invitational Golf Tournament has grown into a community celebration that breaks barriers, showcases athletes, and acts as an annual homecoming for Truro's Black community.

Being Black in Halifax
Absolutely Canadian is a national one-hour series showcasing documentaries, unscripted and performance programs that tell unique stories from communities across Canada. Programs are produced locally.
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