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 & Episodes
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.
2. Revolution Remix
Two era-defining Black empowerment events in 1960s Montreal are explored, including the Sir George Williams Affair.
3. Northern Beats
Pioneers of Canadian hip-hop tell the story of the music, featuring interviews with Maestro Fresh Wes and Michie Mee.
4. Migrations
Black migrants share intimate and personal stories of trying to create a home in Canada.
5. Creation Insists
A look at the work of six Black Canadian artists, including Austin Clarke and Sylvia Hamilton.
6. More Than a Game
A chronicle of the lives of Black Canadian athletes that delves into their rise and the challenges they faced.
7. Justice Denied
Scholars and activists analyze historic criminalization of Black Canadians and the effect on policing.
8. Claiming Space
A lyrical journey through the growth of Black communities and their resistance to systemic displacement.