NFB Blog
John Ware Reclaimed: A Conversation With Cheryl Foggo And Miranda Martini
Read this conversation between the filmmaker and musician and songwriter Miranda Martini, whose music is featured in the documentary (and who also happens to be Cheryl’s daughter).
Dresden Story: Racism in 1950s Canada | Curator’s Perspective
The 1954 documentary Dresden Story, the first NFB film to deal with racial discrimination in Canada, is discussed.
Newsreels and Screen Magazines: The Canadian Story | Curator’s Perspective
The history of the National Film Board of Canada's newsreel unit is explored including the production of the popular Eye Witness series.
Borealis: Seeing the Forest Through the Trees
Canadians can be proud of the fact that our boreal is arguably the most important forest in the world. Though it is heavily logged and dotted with mines, it is still less disturbed than any other forest, and home to countless wild animals.
NFB Hidden Gems of 2020 | Curator’s Perspective
Four hidden film gems released online in 2020 from the National Film Board of Canada are discussed in detail.
