Black Life: Untold Stories (2023)
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.
First Air Date: 2023-09-07
Last Air Date: 2023-10-26
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 8
Created By: Leslie Norville
Networks: CBC Gem
Seasons
Season 1 (2023)
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Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Haven But No Heaven
An unflinching examination of slavery in Canada that dispels the myth of Canada as a safe haven for Black people.
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Ep. 2: Revolution Remix
Two era-defining Black empowerment events in 1960s Montreal are explored, including the Sir George Williams Affair.
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Ep. 3: Northern Beats
Pioneers of Canadian hip-hop tell the story of the music, featuring interviews with Maestro Fresh Wes and Michie Mee.
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Ep. 4: Migrations
Black migrants share intimate and personal stories of trying to create a home in Canada.
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Ep. 5: Creation Insists
A look at the work of six Black Canadian artists, including Austin Clarke and Sylvia Hamilton.
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Ep. 6: More Than a Game
A chronicle of the lives of Black Canadian athletes that delves into their rise and the challenges they faced.
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Ep. 7: Justice Denied
Scholars and activists analyze historic criminalization of Black Canadians and the effect on policing.
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Ep. 8: Claiming Space
A lyrical journey through the growth of Black communities and their resistance to systemic displacement.
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