After a Palestinian teen gets swept up into a West Bank protest, his mother recounts the family story of hope, courage and relentless struggle that led to this fateful moment
In this uplifting eco-doc, two opera singers-turned-agriculture workers try to sustain a Manitoban organic farm against the ravages of climate change.
In the mesmerizing experimental film, Maryam Tafakory conjures an archival séance, unpacking the history of Iran’s first-ever women’s newspaper.
Shane Kelsey · 2013 · 5m
Shane Kelsey · 2013 · 5m
The duo of Kelsey and Cory Shanke Golder presents a creation that reflects the reality of urban Aboriginal youth.
Part of the First Peoples, First Screens 1 collection
Melissa Mollen Dupuis · 2013 · 4m
Everything that happens to the Earth befalls the son of the Earth.
Part of the First Peoples, First Screens 1 collection
On Demand
Lia Tarachansky · 2013 · 1h22m
A look at Israelis’ collective amnesia of the fateful events of 1948, when the state of Israel was born and most of the Palestinians became refugees.
Part of the FemDoc: Women & Documentary collection
Samuel López & Jorge Manzano · 2013 · 58m
Samuel López & Jorge Manzano · 2013 · 58m
Fearing for his life, Joaquín, a member of the HIV+ gay community and Salvadorian political activist, sets in motion a desperate attempt to seek asylum in Canada.
On Demand
subMedia tv · 2013 · 34m
In Street Politics 101, subMedia.tv features some of the best footage from what some called “the maple spring.”
Zacharias Kunuk & Neil Diamond · 2013 · 46m
Zacharias Kunuk & Neil Diamond · 2013 · 46m
Zacharias Kunuk and Neil Diamond team up to research the events and historical impacts of an 18th century war between Inuit and Cree in Northern Québec.
Part of the First Peoples, First Screens 1 collection
Shane Belcourt · 2013 · 11m
Shane Belcourt · 2013 · 11m
A poetic exploration of the multi-generational affects of Canada's Indian Residential School system, based on the personal trials of playwright Yvette Nolan.
Part of the First Peoples, First Screens 2 collection
Réal Junior Leblanc · 2013 · 7m
A young Innu returns to the sight of the Indian Residential School in Sept-Îles to deliver a poetic tribute to its victim.
Part of the Divine Interventions: Documentary, Spirituality and Social Justice collection
Amy Miller · 2013 · 1h15m
A hard-hitting film which explores sustainable small scale agriculture and the urgent call for an end to corporate global land grabs.
Part of the FemDoc: Women & Documentary collection
Julie Perron · 2013 · 1h17m
A portrait of artist and sower Patrice Fortier, who focuses his passion and knowledge to the safeguard of our vegetal biodiversity.
Part of the FemDoc: Women & Documentary collection
On Demand
Sylvie Lapointe · 2013 · 53m
A film about the decolonizing education and the Zapatistas' community-based model of learning in Chiapas.
On Demand
Joseph Hillel · 2013 · 1h21m
A poignant documentary that shines a light on Haiti's rich cultural and religious history.
Part of the Divine Interventions: Documentary, Spirituality and Social Justice collection
Martha Stiegman · 2013 · 21m
This doc showcases the struggles of First Nations activists, their commitment to sustainability and their resistance against state oppression.
On Demand
Ahmed Nour · 2013 · 1m
A deeply personal film that reflects on revolution in Egypt as the lens lyrically moves among rich, captivating images, which are framed by thoughtful narration.
On Demand
Petra Sališkar · 2013 · 1h30m
Mother Europe takes a look at Europe through the eyes of a six year old child, Terra.
Chelsea McMullan · 2013 · 1h16m
A loving portrait of trans-identity, MY PRAIRIE HOME follows Calgary-born musician Rae Spoon as they make their way across Canada’s prairies.
Part of the 20 Years, 20 Films: Commemorating Two Decades of Screening Truth to Power at Cinema Politica collection