Black Life: Untold Stories
Season 12023
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.
8 Episodes
An unflinching examination of slavery in Canada that dispels the myth of Canada as a safe haven for Black people.
September 7, 2023Two era-defining Black empowerment events in 1960s Montreal are explored, including the Sir George Williams Affair.
September 14, 2023Pioneers of Canadian hip-hop tell the story of the music, featuring interviews with Maestro Fresh Wes and Michie Mee.
September 21, 2023Black migrants share intimate and personal stories of trying to create a home in Canada.
September 28, 2023A look at the work of six Black Canadian artists, including Austin Clarke and Sylvia Hamilton.
October 5, 2023A chronicle of the lives of Black Canadian athletes that delves into their rise and the challenges they faced.
October 12, 2023Scholars and activists analyze historic criminalization of Black Canadians and the effect on policing.
October 19, 2023A lyrical journey through the growth of Black communities and their resistance to systemic displacement.
October 26, 2023