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From education to immigration, from the environment to health care, the NFB makes films that touch on the issues that matter to Canadians.

NFB Pause: Alanis Obomsawin Back On Stage

NFB Pause: Alanis Obomsawin Back On Stage

Utrecht, Holland, November 12, 2017. Food is piled high on the table of a local bar. Sitting around it, a group of Montrealers pinch themselves, wondering if they’ve really just watched a musical performance by 85-year-old Alanis Obomsawin.

Travel into the heart of a forest fire with these 2 docs

Travel into the heart of a forest fire with these 2 docs

As forest fires continue to wreak havoc across British Columbia, we present 2 documentaries that take you to the heart of several of them.

Using virtual reality to better understand the plight of asylum seekers

Using virtual reality to better understand the plight of asylum seekers

Can virtual reality (VR) make us more empathetic, help us face things that are beyond our day-to-day experiences, and perhaps even spark social and political change? A conversation with Michel Huneault and the creators of VR installation Roxham.

Unsung Canadian Heroes: The Volunteer

Unsung Canadian Heroes: The Volunteer

This installment of our Unsung Heroes series brings us the volunteer. Volunteers come in all forms. These films illustrate 5 of them.

The Political Economy of Canada, From Free Trade to Boom-Bust Cycles | Curator’s Perspective

The Political Economy of Canada, From Free Trade to Boom-Bust Cycles | Curator’s Perspective

Free trade. Tariffs. Protectionism. Conflict between the Prime Minister of Canada and the President of the United States. It seems these issues are in the news on a daily basis...

NFB Pause: Kanehsatake: 270 Years of Resistance | 25 Years Later

NFB Pause: Kanehsatake: 270 Years of Resistance | 25 Years Later

Kanehsatake: 270 Years of Resistance celebrates the 25th anniversary of its release in 2018. While the documentary enjoyed enormous success, its launch was not without problems.

Indigenous Action Plan: One Year Later

Indigenous Action Plan: One Year Later

One year ago, we launched our Indigenous Action Plan with the goal of responding to the TRC's work and recommendation. We figure it's time for an update on our progress.

Kicking off the Labrador Doc Project: Meet the 4 Artists

Kicking off the Labrador Doc Project: Meet the 4 Artists

The NFB Quebec Atlantic Studio and LJH Films are proud to announce the winning Nunatsiavummiut submissions for the Labrador Doc Project.

Mark World Press Freedom Day

Mark World Press Freedom Day

Thursday, May 3, is World Press Freedom Day, a day designed to honour freedom of the press and freedom of expression. Mark the occasion with these 4 films.

Engagé! 21 NFB titles at Hot Docs 2018

Engagé! 21 NFB titles at Hot Docs 2018

While distinct from each other in style and subject, the five new features that the NFB is sending to Hot Docs this year share a common ethical approach to documentary...

Tour Parliament Hill From Your Living Room

Tour Parliament Hill From Your Living Room

With the centre block closing for 10 years for renovations, we've found 3 films that offer a tour of Parliament, along with the rest of Ottawa.

Now Online! Discover Our Indigenous Cinema Collection

Now Online! Discover Our Indigenous Cinema Collection

Enjoy the Indigenous Cinema page, a site that brings together 130 titles in from our unparalleled collection of films by Indigenous directors.