Unsung Canadian Heroes: Doctors
We're delving right back into our series about Everyday Heroes with an obvious choice - doctors. Enjoy 5 films that demonstrate their work.
Films
Here you’ll find musings, histories, critiques, and behind-the-scenes info on some of the more than 2,000 films (animations, documentaries, fiction) and interactive projects we’re streaming on NFB.ca.
Discover the Origins of the RCMP
Enjoy the story of the creation of the North-West Mounted Police (eventual RCMP) in Western Canada in 1873 as told by filmmaker extraordinaire Colin Low.
Welcome to the Wonderful World of Whales
Whales are magnificent creatures, capturing the imagination and admiration of people everywhere. Watch 5 films about these mammals who live in the water.
Watch The Candid Eye, Our Seminal Documentary Series
The seminal NFB Candid Eye television series was one of the first direct cinema series where filmmakers filmed events as they were happening, unscripted.
Unsung Canadian Heroes: Police Officers
Unsung heroes are all around us; sometimes we see them, sometimes we don't. This series focuses on those heroes, and how they contribute to our society.
Explore Mental Health from 3 Different Perspectives
Approximately 20 percent of Canadians live with mental health problems. Watch 3 films that offer 3 different perspectives on issues of mental health.
Adult Animation Vol. 2: Afternoon Delight
Not all animation is meant for children. In a follow-up to our first Adult Animation post, here are 5 more films to watch after the kids go to bed.
5 Films To Watch This Spring Break
It's spring break season across Canada. If your kids are going to spend any time in front of a screen, make the most of it and have them watch some fun and educational films from the NFB!
The Kids Are All Right
In light of the youth-led revolution over gun control in the US right now, here are 5 NFB films about other examples of youth-inspired change.
NFB Film Club – Spring 2018
This spring, the NFB Film Club is offering you a rich selection of both short and feature-length films, including several newly released docs.
The Masters Series: Colin Low
Discover Colin Low, one of the pillars of the NFB; a man whose career included work on more than 200 productions, spanning a 60-year career.
In Tribute to B Movies
We might be known for our socially-conscious documentaries and auteur animation, but that doesn't mean we don't have our share of funny, B movies under our belt. We’ve put together a few of our favourite B Movies for you to enjoy!