General Call for Submissions 2021
Cinema Politica is seeking submissions of independent films that combine strong creative vision with political perspective. We are interested in works of any length that contribute to justice and equality movements, activism, knowledge and discourse.
Real Tales of Revolution and Reflection Make Up CP on Demand’s First VOD additions of 2018
Our latest On Demand acquisitions epitomize the spirit of the times as they chronicle environmental standoffs, alt-right uprisings, and the not-yet departed ghosts of Europe’s political past.
FOOD COOP now available in Canada with CP Distribution
Peppy and quirky doc on America’s biggest cooperative supermarket now with CP Distribution.
Māori-Made Collection
In collaboration with the New Zealand Film Commission, we are bringing you six previously unavailable Aotearoa gems by revered directors to stream or book for your institution.
Divine Interventions: Documentary, Spirituality and Social Justice
“Cinema Politica is on the cutting edge of the cinematic zeitgeist, and once again is tapping into the heart of the times, by showcasing the power of connecting spirit with action with their new project “Divine Interventions.” Velcrow Ripper, Director of OCCUPY LOVE & winner of the Cinema Politica Audience Choice Award 2013. Divine Interventions: Documentary, Spirituality and […]
Unsettling 150
Two Canadian-based film organizations—VTape and Cinema Politica—are joining together to offer a program of films and video that challenge, disrupt and unsettle dominant narratives that have storied Canada on the occasion of the state’s sesquicentennial celebrations. The films are available for free streaming across the country for the duration of the “Canada Day” weekend (June 30-July 2).
CP Pandemic Playlist Vol 2: Health and Community Care
From front-line workers caring for those infected, to those working with grieving loved ones, to those providing crucial services – care has never been so urgent, nor so integral …
DOPE IS DEATH Now Available in Canada from CP Distribution
Cinema Politica Distribution is thrilled to announce its latest acquisition of DOPE IS DEATH by Montreal-based filmmaker Mia Donovan.
Mi’kmaq Fishing Rights and Food Security on World Food Day
On this World Food Day, we thought it worth highlighting the ongoing violation of sovereign Mi’kmaq fishing rights in Nova Scotia.
Cinema Politica is Turning 15
Join us on September 15 as we celebrate 15 years of Screening Truth to Power with headliner Yamantaka // Sonic Titan and more!
CP ON DEMAND: Top 10 For 2020
Cinema Politica continues to bring you inspiring independent documentaries available through CP On Demand, and we’ve compiled a brief list of our top screened films this year from our streaming platforms!
Announcing Five Incredible Documentaries by Auteur Nettie Wild for Streaming Today
For the first time ever, documentary powerhouse Nettie Wild’s film collection is offered online courtesy of Cinema Politica On Demand.
20 Years, 20 Films: Commemorating Two Decades of Screening Truth to Power at Cinema Politica
Cinema Politica initially hatched at Montreal’s Concordia University in 2003, filling a lacuna in the world of contemporary film exhibition. Between the barrage of multiplexes and selective programming of repertory cinemas, there was a noted absence of bold political documentaries in the ecosystem. Over the following years, Cinema Politica launched a mission to refute neoliberal […]
Cinema Politica co-presents screening as part of Queer Cinema for Palestine
Cinema Politica is proud to co-present the QUEER FOR PALESTINE program as part of the inaugural Queer Cinema for Palestine (QCP) festival. QCP runs from 11-20 November and is hosting more than a dozen events across five continents, both online and in person.
Fairy Creek to Premiere at Big Sky Documentary Film Festival
FAIRY CREEK, the feature directorial debut by documentary filmmaker Jen Muranetz, will premiere in the US at Big Sky Documentary Film Festival.
CAMFRANGLAIS Wins the CP 2019 Audience Choice Award
CAMFRANGLAIS, a futuristic story about linguistic sovereignty, melds streams of Indigenous futurism with Afrofuturism to imagine a not-so-distant world in 2117 …
