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Season 1 – Black Life: Untold Stories

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ChroniclingCanada's long history of anti-Black racism through current interviews and archive material, with episodes focusing on police violence and the emergence of hip-hop music.

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Radheyan Simonpillai Globe and Mail 10/19/2023
The beauty of Black Life’s expansive thematic breakdown is that there’s no commitment to seeing every episode and audiences can just cherry-pick subjects they choose to be experts in. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 10, 2023 Haven But No Heaven An unflinching examination of slavery in Canada that dispels the myth of Canada as a safe haven for Black people. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 10, 2023 Revolution Remix Exploring two era-defining Black empowerment events in 1960s Montreal, including the Sir George Williams affair, regarded the largest student riot in Canadian history. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 11, 2023 Northern Beats Pioneers of Canadian hip-hop tell the story of the music, featuring interviews with Maestro Fresh Wes and Michie Mee. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 11, 2023 Migrations Black migrants share intimate and personal stories of trying to create a home in Canada. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 17, 2023 Creation Insists A look at the work of six Black Canadian artists, including Austin Clarke and Sylvia Hamilton. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 17, 2023 More Than a Game A chronicle of the lives of Black Canadian athletes that delves into their rise and the challenges they faced. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 18, 2023 Justice Denied Scholars and activists analyze historic criminalization of Black Canadians and the effect on policing. Details Episode 8 Aired Oct 18, 2023 Claiming Space A lyrical journey through the growth of Black communities and their resistance to systemic displacement. Details

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Black Life: Untold Stories — Season 1

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Season Info

Network
CBC
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 10, 2023