Forbidden Love: The Unashamed Stories of Lesbian Lives - NFB
This feature documentary delves into the rich history of Canadian queer women’s experiences in the mid-20th century. Compelling, often hilarious and always rebellious, the women interviewed in this film recount stories about their search for the places where openly gay women gathered in …
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A tribute to the courage and resilience of Canadian soldiers in WWII. The Valour and the Horror. Reflect on Canada's sacrifices and lesser-known stories from WWII in this series by Brian McKenna, which honours the bravery of our soldiers while examining the …
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The French-Canadian woman is no longer without legal rights and career opportunities. Speaking of the struggle to bring about change, the evolving role of women in Québec society, and the challenges still ahead are Senator Thérèse Casgrain, Judge Réjane Colas, a nun, a Playboy bunny, and several feminists.
Documentary - NFB - National Film Board of Canada
Celebrating women’s role in shaping Canadian cinema A Return to Memory. The intrepid women who helped create Canadian cinema come to vibrant life in Donald McWilliams’ documentary masterwork, which illuminates their vital role in establishing Canada’s National Film Board.
Animation - NFB - National Film Board of Canada
Explore the NFB’s vast animated film collection by director or via curated features and watch new, timely and award-winning Canadian animation online.
We Were Children - NFB - National Film Board of Canada
We Were Children is a difficult film, asking important questions about who bears responsibility for the legacy of Canada’s residential schools as well as considering how the schools affected their students.
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Kanehsatake: 270 Years of Resistance - NFB
In July 1990, a dispute over a proposed golf course to be built on Kanien’kéhaka (Mohawk) lands in Oka, Quebec, set the stage for a historic confrontation that would grab international headlines and sear itself into the Canadian consciousness. Director Alanis Obomsawin—at times with …
Reel Injun - NFB
In this feature-length documentary, Cree filmmaker Neil Diamond takes an entertaining and insightful look at the portrayal of North American Indigenous people throughout a century of cinema. Featuring …