Browse Our Latests Educational Catalogue
We are unveiling Cinema Politica’s 2022-2023 Educational Catalogue! This stunning 135 title catalogue includes films covering an impressive breadth of topics, subjects, and academic disciplines.
Cinema Politica Acquires THIS STAINED DAWN for Distribution
Cinema Politica acquires up THIS STAINED DAWN – Anam Abbas standout feature directorial-debut that follows Karachi’s feminist movement in preparation for the Pakistan’s multi-city Aurat March.
Memories of Genocide in Burma and Indonesia

Denial, silence and memory bring together two of our On Demand films this month, depicting the stories of survivors who have overcome the most violent human rights atrocities in Burma and Indonesia.
Cinema Politica Launches Documentary Futurism – The Podcast
CP is thrilled to launch a new audio series that gives listeners a unique insight into the dynamic and engaged filmmaking process behind The Next 150—Documentary Futurism projects.
Analogna revolucija: Kako su feministički mediji promijenili svijet
Cinema Politica u Rojcu is presenting the film ANALOG REVOLUTION: HOW FEMINIST MEDIA CHANGED THE WORLD by director Marusya Bociurkiw on January 13th, 2025.
Local Spotlight: CP Charlottetown

“[T]he collective has become a vital part of the Charlottetown scene, and the Island-wide movement for positive change on all fronts—environmental, social and political.”
DEAR JACKIE Premieres in Montreal on June 17
Cinema Politica Distribution and Catbird Productions are thrilled to announce the theatrical premiere of DEAR JACKIE, Henri Pardo’s debut feature documentary to open in Montreal theatres on Friday, June 17.
Singing Back the Buffalo to Premiere at the 2024 Hot Docs Film Festival
Richly visualised and deeply uplifting, SINGING BACK THE BUFFALO from award-winning Cree filmmaker Tasha Hubbard will have its Canadian premiere at the 2024 Hot Docs Film Festival.
MANIC and SHADOWS OF LIBERTY Now Available for Streaming
We’ve added MANIC and SHADOWS OF LIBERTY, two award-winning and timely films by Quebec filmmakers, to our streaming services!
CP Films at Monsoon Fest

The Monsoon Festival, organized by Brique par Brique, is an annual event showcasing the many talents and solidarities between the residents of Parc-Extension, one of Canada’s most diverse neighborhoods
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.
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.
Silvicola Begins its Vancouver Island Tour
SILVICOLA returns to Vancouver Island for seven special events from October 5 to October 11 with the director and local guests in attendance. The film tour is organized in collaboration with and co-sponsored by Sierra Club BC.
Useful Resources for our Documentary Futurism Project, The Next 150
As promised, here is a list of resources that will help introduce anyone interested in submitting a proposal to The Next 150 project.
DEAR JACKIE receives Magnus Isacsson Award at RIDM 2021
Cinema Politica is thrilled to announce that Henri Pardo’s feature-length documentary DEAR JACKIE was awarded the Magnus Isacsson Award at Recontres internationales du documentaire de Montréal (RIDM) 2021! The Magnus Isacsson Award is presented in collaboration with ARRQ, DOC Québec, Funambules Médias, Cinema Politica and Main Film.
Ethiopia Then and Now – Tamara Dawit and Special Guests
Join us for a live-stream conversation with director Tamara Dawit (FINDING SALLY), Elleni Centime Zeleke (Columbia University) and Rebecca Fisseha (Daughters of Silence), and Hannah Giorgis (The Atlantic).