

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…
Documentary • Series • 2023 • 1 season
Created by: Leslie Norville
S1 E1 - Haven But No Heaven
An unflinching examination of slavery in Canada that dispels the myth of Canada as a safe haven for Black people.
Sep 7, 2023 • 44m
S1 E2 - Revolution Remix
Two era-defining Black empowerment events in 1960s Montreal are explored, including the Sir George Williams Affair.
Sep 14, 2023 • 44m
S1 E3 - Northern Beats
Pioneers of Canadian hip-hop tell the story of the music, featuring interviews with Maestro Fresh Wes and Michie Mee.
Sep 21, 2023 • 44m
S1 E4 - Migrations
Black migrants share intimate and personal stories of trying to create a home in Canada.
Sep 28, 2023 • 44m
S1 E5 - Creation Insists
A look at the work of six Black Canadian artists, including Austin Clarke and Sylvia Hamilton.
Oct 5, 2023 • 44m
S1 E6 - More Than a Game
A chronicle of the lives of Black Canadian athletes that delves into their rise and the challenges they faced.
Oct 12, 2023 • 44m
S1 E7 - Justice Denied
Scholars and activists analyze historic criminalization of Black Canadians and the effect on policing.
Oct 19, 2023 • 44m
S1 E8 - Claiming Space
A lyrical journey through the growth of Black communities and their resistance to systemic displacement.
Oct 26, 2023 • 44m
Black Life: Untold Stories
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.
Documentary • TV Series • 2023