What Is Democracy?: A Question More Relevant Than Ever
When I first started planning What Is Democracy? in earnest in 2014, I didn’t quite realize just how relevant the project would eventually be.
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A Look Back at Action: The October Crisis of 1970 | Curator’s Perspective
On the morning of October 16, 1970, filmmaker Robin Spry listened to the radio as he made breakfast. Like many of his fellow citizens, he was stunned to learn that the War Measures Act had come into force in Quebec.
Tales of Ordinary Fatphobia: Raising Awareness To Expose And Deconstruct The Stigma
When I sent in my film proposal for the 10th Tremplin Competition in 2018, I had no idea that I’d be embarking on such an adventure.
The Curve: Social-distancing stories that bring us closer together
As the country and the world face the historic challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, production is now under way at the NFB on The Curve, a collection of approximately 30 projects by more than 40 Canadian creators.
Canada in All Its Glory, Circa 1966 | Curator’s Perspective
Helicopter Canada was filmed by the National Film Board of Canada for Canada's centennial. It features views of Canada as seen from a helicopter.
An Archive of the Mind: Saving Afghanistan’s Film Legacy
I made The Forbidden Reel because I believe film preservation begins with viewers. It begins with anyone who has seen an Afghan film—or a clip from one—and wants to keep them alive for the next generation.
The Tournament: The Power of Community
There were a few ideas about the filming of The Tournament that I thought were essential to show the aspects of para sport that I wanted the audience to see. First, we decided not to film the adults; the film is about the kids.
Gun Killers: A Reckoning for Illegal Firearms
As the gun control debate rages amid frequent senseless tragedies in both the US and Canada, the subject of the film GunKillers appears to me even more timely and relevant.
I Am Skylar: Two Years Later
The documentary I Am Skylar was filmed just before Skylar reached puberty. She is now 15 years old. I asked her about her life since the production was completed.
High Wire: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at a Historic Decision
The purpose of the film is not to preach to the choir, or to experts, but to raise questions in the viewer’s mind.
The Song and the Sorrow: A Journey into Mental Health and Music
As we grapple with a surreal and shifting new isolated reality, The Song and the Sorrow, with its contemplation of mental health, resonates in its message.
The Hecklers –The history of the political cartoon in Canada | Curator’s Perspective
A look at The Hecklers, a 1975 documentary on the 200 year history of the political cartoon in Canada. From the Battle of the Plains of Abraham to today.