Black Life: Untold Stories

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.

Seasons & Episode

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Seasons 1 : 2023

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8 Episode

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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.

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 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 4 - Migrations
September. 28,2023

Black migrants share intimate and personal stories of trying to create a home in Canada.

Episode 5 - Creation Insists
October. 05,2023

A look at the work of six Black Canadian artists, including Austin Clarke and Sylvia Hamilton.

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 7 - Justice Denied
October. 19,2023

Scholars and activists analyze historic criminalization of Black Canadians and the effect on policing.

Episode 8 - Claiming Space
October. 26,2023

A lyrical journey through the growth of Black communities and their resistance to systemic displacement.

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