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.
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Seasons
- Ep 1
1.Haven But No Heaven
07-09-202344mAn unflinching examination of slavery in Canada that dispels the myth of Canada as a safe haven for Black people.
- Ep 2
2.Revolution Remix
14-09-202344mTwo era-defining Black empowerment events in 1960s Montreal are explored, including the Sir George Williams Affair.
- Ep 3
3.Northern Beats
21-09-202344mPioneers of Canadian hip-hop tell the story of the music, featuring interviews with Maestro Fresh Wes and Michie Mee.
- Ep 4
4.Migrations
28-09-202344mBlack migrants share intimate and personal stories of trying to create a home in Canada.
- Ep 5
5.Creation Insists
05-10-202344mA look at the work of six Black Canadian artists, including Austin Clarke and Sylvia Hamilton.
- Ep 6
6.More Than a Game
12-10-202344mA chronicle of the lives of Black Canadian athletes that delves into their rise and the challenges they faced.
- Ep 7
7.Justice Denied
19-10-202344mScholars and activists analyze historic criminalization of Black Canadians and the effect on policing.
- Ep 8
8.Claiming Space
26-10-202344mA lyrical journey through the growth of Black communities and their resistance to systemic displacement.
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