Black Life: Untold Stories Season 1

September. 07,2023      
Rating:
5.1
Trailer Synopsis

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.

Episode 8 : Claiming Space
October. 26,2023
A lyrical journey through the growth of Black communities and their resistance to systemic displacement.
Episode 7 : Justice Denied
October. 19,2023
Scholars and activists analyze historic criminalization of Black Canadians and the effect on policing.
Episode 6 : More Than a Game
October. 12,2023
A chronicle of the lives of Black Canadian athletes that delves into their rise and the challenges they faced.
Episode 5 : Creation Insists
October. 05,2023
A look at the work of six Black Canadian artists, including Austin Clarke and Sylvia Hamilton.
Episode 4 : Migrations
September. 28,2023
Black migrants share intimate and personal stories of trying to create a home in Canada.
Episode 3 : Northern Beats
September. 21,2023
Pioneers of Canadian hip-hop tell the story of the music, featuring interviews with Maestro Fresh Wes and Michie Mee.
Episode 2 : Revolution Remix
September. 14,2023
Two era-defining Black empowerment events in 1960s Montreal are explored, including the Sir George Williams Affair.
Episode 1 : Haven But No Heaven
September. 07,2023
An unflinching examination of slavery in Canada that dispels the myth of Canada as a safe haven for Black people.

Seasons

Season 1
Season 1 2023