Interviews to narrate the long history of anti-black racism in Canada, including police brutality and the rise of hip-hop music.
Where to Watch Black Life: Untold Stories • Season 1
8 Episodes
Haven But No Heaven
E1
Haven But No HeavenAn unflinching examination of slavery in Canada that dispels the myth of Canada as a safe haven for Black people.
Revolution Remix
E2
Revolution RemixExploring two era-defining Black empowerment events in 1960s Montreal, including the Sir George Williams affair, regarded the largest student riot in Canadian history.
Northern Beats
E3
Northern BeatsPioneers of Canadian hip-hop tell the story of the music, featuring interviews with Maestro Fresh Wes and Michie Mee.
Migrations
E4
MigrationsBlack migrants share intimate and personal stories of trying to create a home in Canada.
Creation Insists
E5
Creation InsistsA look at the work of six Black Canadian artists, including Austin Clarke and Sylvia Hamilton.
More Than a Game
E6
More Than a GameA chronicle of the lives of Black Canadian athletes that delves into their rise and the challenges they faced.
Justice Denied
E7
Justice DeniedScholars and activists analyze historic criminalization of Black Canadians and the effect on policing.
Claiming Space
E8
Claiming SpaceA lyrical journey through the growth of Black communities and their resistance to systemic displacement.
