The Storm: On Bearing Witness
I remember clearly the moment the idea for The Storm took root. A woman had come to the hospital in labour, her partner at her side, and together with her nurse, we all guided the baby safely into the world.
Blades and Brass: Hockey with a Twist | Curator’s Perspective
The 1967 short documentary Blades and Brass combines hockey action with Mexican brass music. It was a hit in Canada and all over the world.
Stateless: Protecting the Right to Citizenship for All
As a child, growing up in a Haitian and Latinx household and diaspora communities in North America, I continued to overhear stories about the history of my birthplace relating to race, colour, class, colonialism and human rights.
The Fight: Science Against Cancer | Curator’s Perspective
The story of the making and distribution of the Oscar nominated documentary The Fight: Science Against Cancer.
Magic Molecule: The Trouble with Plastic | Curator’s Perspective
The 1964 documentary Magic Molecule on the world of plastics is discussed. The film was released theatrically around the world.
The Silence: Giving A Voice to Victims
We made this film because it allowed us to illuminate, from a never-before-seen vantage point, a human drama playing out on an almost global stage.
Hothouse 13: Animators wanna have fun
A spirit of pure invention informs the latest edition of Hothouse which got underway on November 15. That’s when the National Film Board opened the doors of its famous animation studios to six young animation artists from across Canada.
The NFB Shines a Light on Women in World War 2 | Curator’s Perspective
The role of women in World War 2 on the home front and overseas is seen in five National Film Board documentaries produced during the war.
What Is the Role of Public Art?
On the surface, the story of Charity seems specific to the suburban development in Markham, Ontario. However, the web documentary resonates with larger issues about identity, belonging, and self-representation in suburban environments throughout Canada.
Little Gems: The Sponsored Animated Film | Curator’s Perspective
Two hilarious, short, animated films from the 1950s produced at the National Film Board are discussed in detail.
Call for Ideas | The Roots of Hip-Hop in Québec: The Video Game
Parties, DJs, MCs, urban dance styles, rap battles, radio and television programs: Montreal has moved to the rhythm of hip-hop for over forty years. But how did this movement really begin in Quebec? Do we know its true roots?
Back to the Future, or A Short History of the Filmstrip | Curator’s perspective
The NFB began producing educational material after the end of World War II. But what did this material actually consist of? Answer: the filmstrip.