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Black Life: Untold Stories

Black Life: Untold Stories is an eight-part documentary series that reframes the rich and complex histories of Black experiences in Canada.

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Episodes Season 1

  • Trailer

    The series spans more than 400 years with an eye towards contemporary issues, music, policing, Black liberation, immigration, culture, and sports.

  • 1. Haven But No Heaven

    An unflinching examination of slavery in Canada that dispels the myth of Canada as a safe haven for Black people.

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  • 2. Revolution Remix

    Two era-defining Black empowerment events in 1960s Montreal are explored, including the Sir George Williams Affair.

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  • 3. Northern Beats

    Pioneers of Canadian hip-hop tell the story of the music, featuring interviews with Maestro Fresh Wes and Michie Mee.

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  • 4. Migrations

    Black migrants share intimate and personal stories of trying to create a home in Canada.

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  • 5. Creation Insists

    A look at the work of six Black Canadian artists including Austin Clarke and Sylvia Hamilton

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  • 6. More Than A Game

    A chronicle of the lives of Black Canadian athletes that delves into their rise, and the challenges they faced.

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  • 7. Justice Denied

    Scholars and activists analyze historic criminalization of Black Canadians, and the effect on policing.

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  • 8. Claiming Space

    A lyrical journey through the growth of Black communities, and their resistance to systemic displacement.

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