Black Life: Untold Stories

2023
Black Life: Untold Stories

Seasons & Episodes

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EP1 Haven But No Heaven Sep 07, 2023

An unflinching examination of slavery in Canada that dispels the myth of Canada as a safe haven for Black people.

EP2 Revolution Remix Sep 14, 2023

Two era-defining Black empowerment events in 1960s Montreal are explored, including the Sir George Williams Affair.

EP3 Northern Beats Sep 21, 2023

Pioneers of Canadian hip-hop tell the story of the music, featuring interviews with Maestro Fresh Wes and Michie Mee.

EP4 Migrations Sep 28, 2023

Black migrants share intimate and personal stories of trying to create a home in Canada.

EP5 Creation Insists Oct 05, 2023

A look at the work of six Black Canadian artists, including Austin Clarke and Sylvia Hamilton.

EP6 More Than a Game Oct 12, 2023

A chronicle of the lives of Black Canadian athletes that delves into their rise and the challenges they faced.

EP7 Justice Denied Oct 19, 2023

Scholars and activists analyze historic criminalization of Black Canadians and the effect on policing.

EP8 Claiming Space Oct 26, 2023

A lyrical journey through the growth of Black communities and their resistance to systemic displacement.
5.1| en| Documentary
Synopsis

This new CBC documentary series uses contemporary interviews and archival footage to chronicle Canada’s long history of anti-Black racism, including episodes on police brutality and the rise of hip-hop music.

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