Category: Film & TV
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How much of your own history was “robbed” from you? In this deep dive, filmmaker Michèle Stephenson joins us to talk about her latest documentary, True North, which premiered at TIFF. We explore the 1969 student protests at Montreal’s Sir George Williams University (now Concordia)—the largest student uprising in Canadian history— and how it shaped…
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Shamier Anderson and Stephan James announce The Legacy Lounge, a new CBC conversation series celebrating the achievements and legacies of Black Canadians. Premiering during Black History Month, the four-part special blends inspiration, laughter, and meaningful dialogue.
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Sudbury native Alfons Adetuyi makes a bold mark on Canadian cinema with “Dreams of the Moon”—a coming-of-age film where a young Black girl dares to reach for the stars as NASA lands in her Northern Ontario town. With an all-star cast and international vision, this project shines a spotlight on Black Canadian excellence, reclaiming our…
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In the late ’50s, Judi Singh’s voice could stop a room — but the music industry barely looked her way. Have You Heard Judi Singh?, a new documentary by Baljit Sangra, brings the Punjabi-Black jazz singer back into the spotlight she always deserved.
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When a girl vanishes, grief collides with stolen history. In Lost Wax, Omorose Osagie blends live action and animation to craft a surrealist short making its world premiere at ReelWorld 2025.
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Updated: September 29th, 2025 – 10:08 AM Y’all, we need to talk about what’s about to happen in Canadian cinema. While TIFF 2025 is gearing up to showcase the usual […]
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When Rian Johnson announced a third Knives Out film, the buzz was instant. But at TIFF 2025, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery isn’t just another star-studded puzzle […]
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Director Nia DaCosta and Tessa Thompson bring a bold feminist reimagining of Ibsen’s classic Hedda Gabler to TIFF 2025. A must-see for creators exploring power, storytelling, and rebellion.