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A film about the life and career of the famed Canadian comic book talent.

A missionary attempts to repatriate a man claiming to be a Vietnam veteran who is thought to be dead.

Paul Grignon's 47-minute animated presentation of "Money as Debt" tells in very simple and effective graphic terms what money is and how it is being created

The documentary "A Poet is Killed" recounts the story of the murder of contemporary poet and writer Mohammad Mokhtari, who was killed during The chain murders in 1998 in Iran.

'Magical Imperfection' tells the inspirational story of world-renowned Canadian architect Raymond Moriyama. Imprisoned in his own country during the 1940s because of his race, Ray found the strength to combat injustice by devoting his career to social justice and equality.

SING MY SONG questions where are all the Asian popstars from North America? Following Barbara "Kayee" Lee, an award-winning broadcast journalist and community advocate, on her decade-long journey to try to find an answer to this question.

A scientist tries to save the life of a beluga bush calf stranded on the beach of the St. Lawrence River in Canada.

Short doc/essay film exploring Newfoundland's relationship to film before and after confederation.

In the fall of 2021 playwright Robert Chafe set out on an interview tour of eastern Newfoundland, asking residents of coastal communities why they live where they live, and how they might see their future. The responses offer a new way to think about the love, risk, and resilience of living on the edge of a changing ocean. Produced and directed by award-winning filmmaker Barbara Doran and Jerry McIntosh, Taking on Water takes the audience through the process of developing the musical-dramatic performance of the same name from local conversations about ocean and coastal change to final performances on the stage.

Imagine a beautiful day at sea, the magnificent waters allowing you to feel weightless and serene. And then you see it - the infamous single fin moving slowly in your direction. You panic...why? Man has always lived in fear of the shark because these predators represent for most, the epitome of evil and voraciousness. Ease your fears and join John Stoneman as he sets out to dispel many of the myths that surround the shark. But, don't get to comfortable. As John Stoneman will point out, there are certain species that must be feared.

A short film documentary about the reconstruction of Lac-Mégantic following the 2013 railway tragedy.

Filmmaker Kimberly Reed returns home for her high school reunion, ready to reintroduce herself to the small town as a transgender woman and hoping for reconciliation with her long-estranged adopted brother Marc. Things are complicated by the shocking revelation that Marc may be the grandson of Orson Welles and Rita Hayworth, forcing Kim and her family to explore questions of sexual orientation, identity, severe trauma and love.

“Where the North Begins” was one of the 4 original regional portrait films commissioned for the first season of Ontario Place (the others being "North of Superior" (IMAX), "Seasons in the Mind" (70mm), and "Home By The Waters" (35mm anamorphic). The film was directed by David MacKay who was the producer for "A Place to Stand" and then directed "Ontario-oh!". Although "Where The North Begins" was commissioned by the Ontario government, Dave's subversive and wicked sense of irony does come shining through, as does his heartfelt beliefs.

The life and times of the globe-trotter Alexander Skevington

August 2021: International forces withdraw from Afghanistan as the Taliban swiftly takes over, imposing Sharia Law. Four prominent Afghan women, now fugitives, put their faith in an impromptu group of activists devoted to saving their lives as world superpowers retreat.

After a year of traveling around the world the Beaudry family returns to Montreal. Shortly after husband Samuel commits suicide. Wife Maryse and their three children remains and try to understand what happened and go on with their life.

This documentary examines the media's coverage of the Canadian federal election of May 1979. Filmed over a 3-week period, it takes a fascinating look at journalists in action and the politicians who attempt to manipulate the media.

OF BLOOD AND PISS is a contemplative meditation on death in a scrap yard, where humans are cold as iron and cars breathe out the wind of death.

Documentary about the 1971 Canadian film by Claude Jutra.

Why is this wiggly appendage such a source of tension, confusion and anxiety? Can a search for penis perfection provide the answer? Penis Dementia is an amusing, irreverent and insightful hunt for seminal answers to penetrating questions with help from doctors, sex experts, and actual penis users (male and female).

"a woman with a past" is a raw, candid glimpse into the lived experience, self-preserving humour and written words of trans*, intersex poet Antonette Rea. In her affable nature, Antonette recounts her years working the streets, her struggles with stigma, violence & addiction, and how ultimately her humour and poetry have been essential to creating a new chapter of healing and self-expression.

This short film reveals the story behind oatmeal cookies, from the farmer's field to fresh from the oven. Without words.

Classic short film depicts the Klondike gold rush at its peak, when would-be prospectors struggled through harsh conditions to reach the fabled gold fields over 3000 km north of civilization. Still photographs juxtapose Dawson City today against its bustling height in the gold rush.

In Part 1 of this 3-part documentary series, director Donald Brittain chronicles the early years of Pierre Elliott Trudeau and René Lévesque. From their university days in the 1950s to 1967 when Lévesque left the Liberal Party and Trudeau became the federal Minister of Justice, Brittain attempts to get at the heart of what makes these men so fascinating.

Robin is a young Chinese immigrant who enjoys improving himself through playing golf. Despite his improvements, he still maintains several vices that continue to inhibit him. He confronts his past demons and realizes a truth: One cannot atone for their past sins but they must accept that self-improvement is a gradual process and not an immediate one. Through his self-discovery, he finds himself closer to inner-peace and a hole-in-one each passing day.

Three adult children have returned to their parents' home to live. Future dreams, past failures, and the present struggles of daily life are captured in close-up over a nine-month period. Through conversations, anecdotes, arguments, and unpredictable emotional highs and lows, it sheds light on the myriad of issues triggered by adult children moving back in with their parents - a growing phenomenon in today's society. As the documentary unfolds, it becomes painfully clear that being a parent or a child is a lifelong calling that requires patience, compassion, and strength.

The documentary looks back on the evolution and key moments of black humour in Quebec.

A short silent film portraying Grey Owl, the famous conservationist, and a family of beavers who would come when he called and take food from his hand without the slightest fear. The film is set in Riding Mountain National Park, Manitoba. The story of Grey Owl's life was the subject of a 1999 feature film starring Pierce Brosnan.

Mom, you brought me back to our homeland. All I know about these harsh landscapes I learned from books written by the hand that burned these mountains. I try to undo the colonial myths engraved into my memory, but the hills escape my gaze. Do you think I, too, have become the white djinn spoken of by the legends surrounding our martyrs? Avant Seriana is an essay film shot in Super 8 in the Aurès region of Algeria. Observing the landscapes of my native land, I realize that they are divided into several images and times. Two different countries are formed : the Algeria of the mountains and an imaginary one born of the tales I've read in colonial archives. My gaze no longer belongs to the places where I was hoping to return to my roots.

A Starting Point follows three colleagues on a 65 km non-stop winter trek to raise awareness about homelessness in Waterloo Region. Meanwhile, an ongoing discussion examines the impacts of rapid development, the affordable housing crisis, and the community's potential to set an example as leaders social compassion.

This documentary presents two young women from Halifax who are organizing rock concerts to raise money for the group Eastcoast Against Racism. Bronwen and Yaffa believe that the universal language of music will help unite the community. At the same time, they struggle to renew their friendship with Scott, a former Ku Klux Klan member. This moving film is set against a vibrant soundtrack of punk and rap music.

Witnessing my daughters passage though childhood with a 35mm Russian movie camera.

In 'Gert's Secret' a 102-year-old superstar is born: Gert Stevenson is a happy survivor in one of society's unhappiest institutions: a nursing home. While other residents struggle to survive, Gert -- one of the most delightful characters to light up any screen -- has learned the art of living well. What is her secret?

Goddess Remembered is a salute to 35,000 years of "pre-history," to the values of ancestors only recently remembered and to the goddess-worshipping religions of the ancient past. This documentary features Merlin Stone, Carol Christ, Luisah Teish, Starhawk, Charlene Spretnak and Jean Bolen, who link the loss of goddess-centered societies with today's environmental crisis.

This documentary is a record of the role played by Spitfires in defeating the Axis during World War II. The film, which shows these planes in action during the Battle of Britain, in Italy, and on D-Day, also depicts the work of aeronautical engineers and ground crews who kept the Spitfires in the air.

One of Canada's foremost ceramic artists, Nova Scotia-based Walter Ostrom's passionate art practice is explored through his own words and those of former students and colleagues around the world.

Two Canadian women return to the Netherlands to recount the terrifying ordeal they experienced as children at the hands of the Nazis, and to connect with the individuals and families who risked their lives to save them.

The camera traces the Trans-Canada Highway, unveiling Canada's people, resources, and diverse geography from east to west. It showcases remarkable engineering accomplishments integral to constructing the highway.

The explosive story of how a stubborn band of independent filmmakers started a film co-operative that became the most highly respected and mythologized film centre in Canada. Tales outlines the tremendous importance and impact of Winnipeg on the national filmmaking scene. Packed with rare archival footage, dynamic film excerpts, and hilarious interviews, this documentary traces the history of the legendary Winnipeg Film Group. We hear candid behind the scenes stories that illuminate the storied rise of acclaimed filmmakers like John Paizs (Crime Wave), Guy Maddin (Tales From The Gimli Hospital, My Winnipeg) Shawna Dempsey and Lorri Millan (We’re Talking Vulva, Good Citizen, Betty Baker) and Caroline Monnet (Ikwe). Often mired in controversy, the Film Group has been acclaimed at film festivals around the world – attested to by several Toronto film luminaries in the film – for subversive, original filmmaking. This documentary continues that tradition of bold, exuberant work.

Unseen but always present, the lens drifts through the rise of Slushy Noobz -- capturing the chaos, the creation, and the quiet battles behind the scenes. Tension flickers in and out as management shifts, plans evolve, and the machine keeps moving. Moments of frustration dissolve into laughter, progress, and the relentless push forward. Then, as Slushmas looms, the focus sharpens -- the work, the pressure, the culmination of everything before it.

On a quest to obtain some misdelivered camera batteries, Sam finds himself in a Rotterdam-based sex shop. Here he meets Marty who works there, and this chance encounter turns into a cinematic project between the two. When Sam turns the camera towards this new stranger, the two end up embarking on a year-long journey to create a film together. Their shared process of self-discovery turns this playful desktop film into a profound meditation on the nature of non-fiction film.

Part of the Canada Carries On series, this short film portrays the First Division of the Canadian Active Service Force in Aldershot, England. Using an intimate letter home as a narrative device, this film reveals how the troops were received, what their living conditions were like, how they would get along with their English allies and how they spent their leisure time.

A Blackfoot Aboriginal and a Chinese-Canadian embark on a spiritual journey of reconciliation across their shared home.

Nick, a high school basketball player who is fired from his after-school job at a video store when his boss is informed of his HIV status. As the information spreads, some of Nick's friends immediately reject him because they incorrectly assume that he is gay; however, some of his other friends rally around him and start to work on an educational video about HIV and homophobia, inserting the film's educational component as they interview real people living with HIV about the disease.

Tattooed hands gently glide over a rock face, probing it with the tips of the fingers. Three women, arms raised to a high boulder, appear to be in prayer. Hidden in a cave, two others stare at their bloody palms. Touching Rocks depicts bouldering as a pagan ritual.

This film, based on the play of the same name, portrays the harsh lives of early Saskatchewan settlers and the foundation of the co-op movement on the Prairies.

A choreographer in the midst of creation embarks on a journey though the traces of her memories in Columbia, shaped by the violence of the 1990s. Her memories lead her into a new space of introspection, body perception, and time, allowing her to become a woman free to exist.

A parallel revolution was born out of the feminist movement of the 1970's, coming to an end around 1995. Filmmaker Myriam Fougère takes us on a journey to meet the lesbian writers, philosophers and activists who were key players in creating a revolutionary sisterhood. From Montréal to Texas, by way of New York, Myriam encounters lesbians who chose to live only among women. This marginal yet international movement is brought to life through archival footage and photographs, and evocative interviews with these courageous women, many of whom are now in their seventies and eighties.

Women's voices have rarely been heard on this important issue. What happens if a woman does not disclose her HIV-positive status to a sexual partner? How does criminalization impact HIV-positive women in Canada, who are trying to live their lives in the shadow of stigma and fear? Does the law actually protect women's health? How do women feel about their experience with the criminal law with respect to HIV non-disclosure?

Obsession, fascination and confusion in a world of objects that refuse to disappear.

Navigating three types of images, shot in three different periods, the film explores the poetics of haunting through compositions of images that create an entanglement between the past and the present. An intimate but detached voice, a little stoic even, speaking of countless losses. The repeated affirmation of belonging to a place that is no longer.

Deschamps gives an interview that is both touching and captivating. From the creation of “L'Osstidcho”, through his earliest childhood to the popular movements of the 1960s, Yvon tells his story, lulled by images from various archives.

In April 1994, the international community sat by and watched while a million Tutsi men, women and children were massacred in the central African nation of Rwanda. Hand of God, Hand of the Devil, the second volume in the three-part Rwanda series, explores Canada's role in the development of the genocidal ideology that took root in Rwanda, which was considered the "jewel" of Canadian aid in Africa. This video focuses on the murder of two Canadian missionaries, killed for having protested against corruption and human rights violations. Brother François Cardinal, who worked at the controversial Rwandan college, funded by Canadian aid money to the Rwandan president's advisors. Like countless others in Rwanda, his killers were never found. Hand of God, Hand of the Devil raises disturbing questions about Canada's role in Rwanda. Having assisted the former regime, will Canadian aid now sow the seeds for a new crop of killers?

Crystal Pillar, White Lady, The Whale—these are the names given by ice-climbing enthusiasts to the spectacular ice formations surrounding Quebec's Montmorency Falls. Ice Birds shows two experienced climbers scaling the breathtaking wall of the Crystal Pillar with precision and considerable daring, appearing from below as black spots on the vast landscape of one of nature's masterpieces.

Jazz Slave Ships was a site-specific performance collaboration between Vancouver artist Jan Wade and London-based performer Vanessa Richards that involved the creation of an ancestral altar. It took place in two U.K. ports in October 1996: on the West Coast in Whitehaven, Cumbria (the last English slaving port), in an 18th century bonded warehouse used to store liquor and guns used in the slave trade; and on the East Coast in Hull, Yorkshire in Wilberforce House, the birthplace of the anti-slavery pioneer William Wilberforce and now a museum of anti-slavery. The production took place over a 3-week period that began Sept. 30, 1996.

Transsexuals? Transvestites? Skinheads? Anarchy? Street life, hustling and drag are explored with sophistication, emotional resonance and that certain extra something that'll make you want to change the impossible to the incredible.

Sook-Yin and Dylan are currently holed up in a house in Toronto capturing what happens on consumer cameras and mobile phones. Death and Sickness is a work of auto-fiction inspired by real-life events.