The Portrait NFB 2024-05-10 | It’s the opportunity of a lifetime for artist Phil Richards, who’s been commissioned to create Canada’s official portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for her Diamond Jubilee. Academy Award®-nominated filmmaker Hubert Davis follows Richards over months of painstaking preparations, as he works to capture Her Majesty’s likeness and spirit on canvas.Directed by Hubert Davis - 2012 | 41 minWatch more free films on NFB.ca → http://bit.ly/YThpNFBSubscribe to our newsletter → http://bit.ly/NFBnewsletter Follow us on Facebook → http://bit.ly/ytfbNFB Follow us on Instagram → http://bit.ly/2FdmRol Follow us on Twitter → http://bit.ly/yttwNFB Download our free iOS Apps → http://apple.co/2dbva4h Download our free Android Apps → http://bit.ly/2dbvHmO
Losing Blue NFB 2024-05-09 | What does it mean to lose a colour? Losing Blue is a cinematic poem about losing the otherworldly blues of ancient mountain lakes, now fading due to climate change. With stunning cinematography, this short doc immerses the viewer in the magnificence of these rare lakes, pulling us in to stand on their rocky shores, witness their power and understand what their loss would mean—both for ourselves and for the Earth.Directed by Leanne Allison - 2023 | 15 minWatch more free films on NFB.ca → http://bit.ly/YThpNFBSubscribe to our newsletter → http://bit.ly/NFBnewsletter Follow us on Facebook → http://bit.ly/ytfbNFB Follow us on Instagram → http://bit.ly/2FdmRol Follow us on Twitter → http://bit.ly/yttwNFB Download our free iOS Apps → http://apple.co/2dbva4h Download our free Android Apps → http://bit.ly/2dbvHmO
The Auctioneer NFB 2024-05-08 | This feature documentary is a portrait of Dale Menzak, an auctioneer specializing in the sale of family farms who also works part-time as an undertaker. Set against a backdrop of gorgeous prairie vistas, The Auctioneerobserves Menzak from a respectful distance as he facilitates the difficult process of letting go.Directed by Hans Olson - 2012 | 57 minWatch more free films on NFB.ca → http://bit.ly/YThpNFBSubscribe to our newsletter → http://bit.ly/NFBnewsletter Follow us on Facebook → http://bit.ly/ytfbNFB Follow us on Instagram → http://bit.ly/2FdmRol Follow us on Twitter → http://bit.ly/yttwNFB Download our free iOS Apps → http://apple.co/2dbva4h Download our free Android Apps → http://bit.ly/2dbvHmO
Secretariats Jockey - Ron Turcotte NFB 2024-05-03 | This feature-length documentary tells the story of jockey Ron Turcotte, who, along with his legendary horse Secretariat, won the prestigious American Triple Crown in 1973. Follow along as we witness Turcotte’s rise to fame, the fall in 1978 that left him a paraplegic and his emotional journey back to the people and places that marked his life. This is a road movie that delves deep into the thrilling and dangerous world of horseracing, featuring never-before-seen footage of Secretariat and appearances by Triple Crown winners Steve Cauthen and Jean Cruguet.Directed by Phil Comeau - 2013 | 75 minWatch more free films on NFB.ca ? http://bit.ly/YThpNFBSubscribe to our newsletter ? http://bit.ly/NFBnewsletter Follow us on Facebook ? http://bit.ly/ytfbNFB Follow us on Instagram ? http://bit.ly/2FdmRol Follow us on Twitter ? http://bit.ly/yttwNFB Download our free iOS Apps ? http://apple.co/2dbva4h Download our free Android Apps ? http://bit.ly/2dbvHmO
Racing Thoughts NFB 2024-05-03 | This is a film about children who thought they were “crazy.” Who wanted to die. Who felt fear, anger and hopelessness. Four young people living with mental illness and their loved ones make the courageous decision to open up about their stories. Their voices are complemented by that of the director, who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder as an adult but whose initial symptoms emerged in childhood. This film skirts the specialists’ debates in favour of a more personal tone, moving away from the alarming vocabulary of diagnoses and allowing viewers to discover the children affected.Directed by Louiselle Noël - 2010 | 73 minWatch more free films on NFB.ca ? http://bit.ly/YThpNFBSubscribe to our newsletter ? http://bit.ly/NFBnewsletter Follow us on Facebook ? http://bit.ly/ytfbNFB Follow us on Instagram ? http://bit.ly/2FdmRol Follow us on Twitter ? http://bit.ly/yttwNFB Download our free iOS Apps ? http://apple.co/2dbva4h Download our free Android Apps ? http://bit.ly/2dbvHmO
Murder Remembered - Norfolk County 1950 NFB 2024-05-01 | This feature-length docu-drama brings us back to 1950 in a smalltown Ontario bank, the scene of an armed hold-up by Herbert McAuliffe. By nightfall, two men are dead. The robber flees, and for three days the community of Norfolk County lives in fear. Gritty re-enactments and first-hand accounts show the manhunt and eventual trial, shedding new light on McAuliffe's personality--his tragic childhood and respected WWII record. The result is a thought-provoking contribution to the debate on capital punishment.Directed by Robert Fortier - 1997 | 46 minWatch more free films on NFB.ca ? http://bit.ly/YThpNFBSubscribe to our newsletter ? http://bit.ly/NFBnewsletter Follow us on Facebook ? http://bit.ly/ytfbNFB Follow us on Instagram ? http://bit.ly/2FdmRol Follow us on Twitter ? http://bit.ly/yttwNFB Download our free iOS Apps ? http://apple.co/2dbva4h Download our free Android Apps ? http://bit.ly/2dbvHmO
Boat People NFB 2024-05-01 | As a child in Vietnam, Thao’s mother often rescued ants from bowls of sugar water. Years later they would return the favour. Boat People is an animated documentary that uses a striking metaphor to trace one family’s flight across the turbulent waters of history.Directed by Thao Lam, Kjell Boersma - 2023 | 10 minWatch more free films on NFB.ca → http://bit.ly/YThpNFBSubscribe to our newsletter → http://bit.ly/NFBnewsletter Follow us on Facebook → http://bit.ly/ytfbNFB Follow us on Instagram → http://bit.ly/2FdmRol Follow us on Twitter → http://bit.ly/yttwNFB Download our free iOS Apps → http://apple.co/2dbva4h Download our free Android Apps → http://bit.ly/2dbvHmO
Things Arab Men Say NFB 2024-04-26 | This documentary paints a picture of Arab men that is vastly different from what we’re accustomed to. In this antidote to mainstream-media depictions of Arabs as terrorists and extremists, we get to meet Jay, Ghassan and their friends, who gather at Jamal’s Eden Barber Shop to discuss politics, religion and family over a cut and a shave. Often funny, sometimes sad, this engaging film documents the challenges these men face integrating into Canadian life while preserving their identity and culture.Directed by Nisreen Baker - 2016 | 52 minWatch more free films on NFB.ca → http://bit.ly/YThpNFBSubscribe to our newsletter → http://bit.ly/NFBnewsletter Follow us on Facebook → http://bit.ly/ytfbNFB Follow us on Instagram → http://bit.ly/2FdmRol Follow us on Twitter → http://bit.ly/yttwNFB Download our free iOS Apps → http://apple.co/2dbva4h Download our free Android Apps → http://bit.ly/2dbvHmO
My Heart Attack NFB 2024-04-26 | This animated short from Sheldon Cohen (The Sweater) tells the true story of a "nice Jewish boy with Buddhist inclinations" who suffers a heart attack. At the crossroads of documentary and animation, the film combines wry humour and philosophical musings to show that, sometimes, what feels like the end is really only just the beginning.Directed by Sheldon Cohen - 2015 | 13 minWatch more free films on NFB.ca ? http://bit.ly/YThpNFBSubscribe to our newsletter ? http://bit.ly/NFBnewsletter Follow us on Facebook ? http://bit.ly/ytfbNFB Follow us on Instagram ? http://bit.ly/2FdmRol Follow us on Twitter ? http://bit.ly/yttwNFB Download our free iOS Apps ? http://apple.co/2dbva4h Download our free Android Apps ? http://bit.ly/2dbvHmO
The Geographies of DAR NFB 2024-04-24 | The Geographies of DAR is a captivating film that explores the life and literary works of renowned Canadian author David Adams Richards.Through stunning visuals, insightful interviews and excerpts from his writings, the film uncovers the profound connection between Richards’ personal experiences and Eastern Canada’s Miramichi, the region that shaped his storytelling.Directed by Monique Leblanc - 2023 | 75 minWatch more free films on NFB.ca → http://bit.ly/YThpNFBSubscribe to our newsletter → http://bit.ly/NFBnewsletter Follow us on Facebook → http://bit.ly/ytfbNFB Follow us on Instagram → http://bit.ly/2FdmRol Follow us on Twitter → http://bit.ly/yttwNFB Download our free iOS Apps → http://apple.co/2dbva4h Download our free Android Apps → http://bit.ly/2dbvHmO
Long Time Comin NFB 2024-04-24 | There is a cultural revolution going on in Canada and Faith Nolan and Grace Channer are on the leading edge. These two African-Canadian lesbian artists give back to art its most urgent meanings--commitment and passion. Grace Channer's large and sensuous canvasses and musician Faith Nolan's gritty and joyous blues propel this documentary into the spheres of poetry and dance. Long Time Comin' captures their work, their urgency, and their friendship in intimate conversations with both artists.Directed by Dionne Brand - 1993 | 52 minWatch more free films on NFB.ca ? http://bit.ly/YThpNFBSubscribe to our newsletter ? http://bit.ly/NFBnewsletter Follow us on Facebook ? http://bit.ly/ytfbNFB Follow us on Instagram ? http://bit.ly/2FdmRol Follow us on Twitter ? http://bit.ly/yttwNFB Download our free iOS Apps ? http://apple.co/2dbva4h Download our free Android Apps ? http://bit.ly/2dbvHmO
My Ancestors were Rogues and Murderers NFB 2024-04-19 | This feature documentary is a thoughtful contribution to the debate on Canada's seal hunt. An exploration of the unique culture of Newfoundland's outports, the film revisits the PR coup that launched the animal rights movement onto the international stage: the 1977 Newfoundland visit, orchestrated by the International Fund for Animal Welfare, of French actress turned animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot to protest the area's ancestral sealing activities. Soon, inhabitants of the island's northern outports we're being introduced to the world as the epitome of brutality.Directed by Anne Troake - 2005 | 55 minWatch more free films on NFB.ca ? http://bit.ly/YThpNFBSubscribe to our newsletter ? http://bit.ly/NFBnewsletter Follow us on Facebook ? http://bit.ly/ytfbNFB Follow us on Instagram ? http://bit.ly/2FdmRol Follow us on Twitter ? http://bit.ly/yttwNFB Download our free iOS Apps ? http://apple.co/2dbva4h Download our free Android Apps ? http://bit.ly/2dbvHmO
A Mother Apart (Trailer 01m34) NFB 2024-04-19 | An Oya Media Group and NFB co-productionAn emotionally sweeping tale of healing and forgiveness, A Mother Apart accompanies powerhouse Jamaican-American poet and LGBTQ+ activist Staceyann Chin as she re-imagines the essential art of mothering—having been abandoned by her own mother.Laurie Townshend2024 | 88min 53secWatch more free films on NFB.ca → http://bit.ly/YThpNFBSubscribe to our newsletter → http://bit.ly/NFBnewsletter Follow us on Facebook → http://bit.ly/ytfbNFB Follow us on Instagram → http://bit.ly/2FdmRol Follow us on Twitter → http://bit.ly/yttwNFB Download our free iOS Apps → http://apple.co/2dbva4h Download our free Android Apps → http://bit.ly/2dbvHmO
The Girl With the Red Beret NFB 2024-04-17 | A girl takes a ride on the Montreal metro, which becomes the unlikely venue for a strange and wonderful musical journey.Directed by Janet Perlman - 2023 | 5 minWatch more free films on NFB.ca → http://bit.ly/YThpNFBSubscribe to our newsletter → http://bit.ly/NFBnewsletter Follow us on Facebook → http://bit.ly/ytfbNFB Follow us on Instagram → http://bit.ly/2FdmRol Follow us on Twitter → http://bit.ly/yttwNFB Download our free iOS Apps → http://apple.co/2dbva4h Download our free Android Apps → http://bit.ly/2dbvHmO
Me and the Mosque NFB 2024-04-17 | Using original animation, archival footage and personal interviews, this full-length documentary portrays the multiple relationships Canadian Muslim women entertain with Islam’s place of worship, the mosque. Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world. In North America, a large number of converts are women. Many are drawn to the religion because of its emphasis on social justice and spiritual equality between the sexes. Yet, many mosques force women to pray behind barriers, separate from men, and some do not even permit women to enter the building. Exploring all sides of the issue, the film examines the space – both physical and social – granted to women in mosques across the country.Directed by Zarqa Nawaz - 2005 | 52 minWatch more free films on NFB.ca ? http://bit.ly/YThpNFBSubscribe to our newsletter ? http://bit.ly/NFBnewsletter Follow us on Facebook ? http://bit.ly/ytfbNFB Follow us on Instagram ? http://bit.ly/2FdmRol Follow us on Twitter ? http://bit.ly/yttwNFB Download our free iOS Apps ? http://apple.co/2dbva4h Download our free Android Apps ? http://bit.ly/2dbvHmO
Limit is the Sky NFB 2024-04-12 | This documentary follows six young Canadians, including refugees from the Middle East and Africa, who come to Fort McMurray, the capital of the third-largest oil reserve in the world. “Fort Mac,” as it’s known, becomes a testing ground for these young dreamers as they struggle with their own perceptions of money, glory and self-worth amid plummeting oil prices, an unpredictable economy and, most recently, awe-inspiring wildfires.Directed by Julia Ivanova - 2016 | 107 minWatch more free films on NFB.ca ? http://bit.ly/YThpNFBSubscribe to our newsletter ? http://bit.ly/NFBnewsletter Follow us on Facebook ? http://bit.ly/ytfbNFB Follow us on Instagram ? http://bit.ly/2FdmRol Follow us on Twitter ? http://bit.ly/yttwNFB Download our free iOS Apps ? http://apple.co/2dbva4h Download our free Android Apps ? http://bit.ly/2dbvHmO
Love Taps NFB 2024-04-10 | High school students Mark and Terese are involved in a dangerous relationship. Mark is becoming more possessive and abusive. Terese thinks it's probably her fault but is convinced she can handle it... until Mark physically attacks her in front of a group of friends. Kelly cares deeply for her boyfriend Benson, but she is always making sarcastic remarks about his intelligence. When Benson reacts to her verbal abuse, Kelly says she's "just joking." A powerful drama about teens, relationship, and dating violence. Previewing before use is recommended.Directed by Annie O'Donoghue - 1996 | 22 minWatch more free films on NFB.ca ? http://bit.ly/YThpNFBSubscribe to our newsletter ? http://bit.ly/NFBnewsletter Follow us on Facebook ? http://bit.ly/ytfbNFB Follow us on Instagram ? http://bit.ly/2FdmRol Follow us on Twitter ? http://bit.ly/yttwNFB Download our free iOS Apps ? http://apple.co/2dbva4h Download our free Android Apps ? http://bit.ly/2dbvHmO
Arab Women Say What?! NFB 2024-04-10 | With unadulterated truth and complexity, Arab Women Say What?! paints an unparalleled portrait of Arab women living in Canada. The film offers a counter-mainstream narrative that embraces the unique experiences and perspectives of eight Arab women sharing their insights, cuisine and laughter. Amid the rhythm of poetry and music, they tackle issues of feminism, politics, exile and the yearning for a sense of belonging.Directed by Nisreen Baker - 2023 | 82 minWatch more free films on NFB.ca → http://bit.ly/YThpNFBSubscribe to our newsletter → http://bit.ly/NFBnewsletter Follow us on Facebook → http://bit.ly/ytfbNFB Follow us on Instagram → http://bit.ly/2FdmRol Follow us on Twitter → http://bit.ly/yttwNFB Download our free iOS Apps → http://apple.co/2dbva4h Download our free Android Apps → http://bit.ly/2dbvHmO
Life Inside Out NFB 2024-04-05 | This documentary takes us inside the walls of Grand Valley Institution—one of five federal prisons for women in Canada. Here, most residents live in small shared houses, in an environment that is supposed to be female-friendly. The film features three unforgettable women over age 50 doing time in a system that can seem designed to frustrate and baffle. Vietnamese Kim struggles with translation and awaits a parole board hearing that seems to never come, while Pearl relies on her faith in God to stay positive throughout the hard reality of prison life. Finally, T.A.'s larger-than-life outlook serves her well, whether she's fighting for greater access and rights for prisoners or composing and performing her own country-tinged musical compositions. While the film doesn't idealize these flawed characters, it also advances the notion that those who have committed crimes deserve to be treated with dignity.Directed by Sarah Zammit - 2005 | 73 minWatch more free films on NFB.ca ? http://bit.ly/YThpNFBSubscribe to our newsletter ? http://bit.ly/NFBnewsletter Follow us on Facebook ? http://bit.ly/ytfbNFB Follow us on Instagram ? http://bit.ly/2FdmRol Follow us on Twitter ? http://bit.ly/yttwNFB Download our free iOS Apps ? http://apple.co/2dbva4h Download our free Android Apps ? http://bit.ly/2dbvHmO
Astronomer Laurie Rousseau-Nepton Explains a Total Social Eclipse NFB 2024-04-04 | Are you under the path of totality? On April 8, Canada will experience a rare total solar eclipse.Before you turn your head to the sky, astronomer Laurie Rousseau-Nepton breaks down eclipses and shares safety tips for all those who plan on observing! Want to learn more about the stars? Follow Laurie in Patrick Bossé's docu-series NORTH STAR → bit.ly/NorthStarNFBWatch more free films on NFB.ca → http://bit.ly/YThpNFBSubscribe to our newsletter → http://bit.ly/NFBnewsletter Follow us on Facebook → http://bit.ly/ytfbNFB Follow us on Instagram → http://bit.ly/2FdmRol Follow us on Twitter → http://bit.ly/yttwNFB Download our free iOS Apps → http://apple.co/2dbva4h Download our free Android Apps → http://bit.ly/2dbvHmO
Little Big Girls NFB 2024-04-03 | In this feature documentary, director Hélène Choquette sheds light on the phenomenon of early-onset puberty in girls. Today, it isn't unusual to see the earliest signs of puberty in girls younger than the age of 9, though this was not the case a few decades ago. A number of causes are suspected: could obesity and exposure to environmental contaminants, for instance, be to blame? The physical, psychological and psychosocial repercussions on young girls results in a disconnect between their physical and emotional maturity. Far from being a marginal issue, early-onset puberty is fast becoming a worldwide public health concern. Little Big Girls alerts us to the need to adapt, as a society, so as to minimize the impact of this phenomenon on our children.Directed by Hélène Choquette - 2014 | 52 minWatch more free films on NFB.ca ? http://bit.ly/YThpNFBSubscribe to our newsletter ? http://bit.ly/NFBnewsletter Follow us on Facebook ? http://bit.ly/ytfbNFB Follow us on Instagram ? http://bit.ly/2FdmRol Follow us on Twitter ? http://bit.ly/yttwNFB Download our free iOS Apps ? http://apple.co/2dbva4h Download our free Android Apps ? http://bit.ly/2dbvHmO
Modern Goose NFB 2024-04-01 | Able to navigate by reading the Earth’s magnetic field, at home on land, air and water, geese straddle the territory between ancient instincts and the contemporary world. Combining beauty, humour and profound empathy, director Karsten Wall’s exquisitely observed film essay embeds in the daily life of these iconic animals to reveal a deeper message of continuity and connection.Directed by Karsten Wall - 2023 | 22 minWatch more free films on NFB.ca → http://bit.ly/YThpNFBSubscribe to our newsletter → http://bit.ly/NFBnewsletter Follow us on Facebook → http://bit.ly/ytfbNFB Follow us on Instagram → http://bit.ly/2FdmRol Follow us on Twitter → http://bit.ly/yttwNFB Download our free iOS Apps → http://apple.co/2dbva4h Download our free Android Apps → http://bit.ly/2dbvHmO
Let the Daylight into the Swamp NFB 2024-03-29 | In this experimental short, filmmaker Jeffrey St. Jules reconstructs the story of his grandparents and their rugged frontier existence in the logging towns of Northern Ontario. A blend of fiction and documentary, the film stitches together a fractured family history that is filled with both the joie de vivre and hardships reflective of Franco-Ontarian life.Directed by Jeffrey St.Jules - 2012 | 36 minWatch more free films on NFB.ca ? http://bit.ly/YThpNFBSubscribe to our newsletter ? http://bit.ly/NFBnewsletter Follow us on Facebook ? http://bit.ly/ytfbNFB Follow us on Instagram ? http://bit.ly/2FdmRol Follow us on Twitter ? http://bit.ly/yttwNFB Download our free iOS Apps ? http://apple.co/2dbva4h Download our free Android Apps ? http://bit.ly/2dbvHmO
Kids in Jail NFB 2024-03-29 | With unprecedented access, this documentary paints an intimate, complex portrait of kids in jail. The film raises difficult yet vital questions about at-risk youth and young offenders, and asks: Should we be doing more to help them?Directed by Larry Lynn - 2013 | 45 minWatch more free films on NFB.ca ? http://bit.ly/YThpNFBSubscribe to our newsletter ? http://bit.ly/NFBnewsletter Follow us on Facebook ? http://bit.ly/ytfbNFB Follow us on Instagram ? http://bit.ly/2FdmRol Follow us on Twitter ? http://bit.ly/yttwNFB Download our free iOS Apps ? http://apple.co/2dbva4h Download our free Android Apps ? http://bit.ly/2dbvHmO
Malartic (Trailer) NFB 2024-03-28 | Chronicling the broken promises of a gold-mining megaproject, Malartic takes a deep dive into the corridors of power, addressing the fundamental issue of land management.Watch more free films on NFB.ca → http://bit.ly/YThpNFBSubscribe to our newsletter → http://bit.ly/NFBnewsletter Follow us on Facebook → http://bit.ly/ytfbNFB Follow us on Instagram → http://bit.ly/2FdmRol Follow us on Twitter → http://bit.ly/yttwNFB Download our free iOS Apps → http://apple.co/2dbva4h Download our free Android Apps → http://bit.ly/2dbvHmO
Modern Goose 15s Goslings 16x9 NFB 2024-03-28 | Watch more free films on NFB.ca → http://bit.ly/YThpNFBSubscribe to our newsletter → http://bit.ly/NFBnewsletter Follow us on Facebook → http://bit.ly/ytfbNFB Follow us on Instagram → http://bit.ly/2FdmRol Follow us on Twitter → http://bit.ly/yttwNFB Download our free iOS Apps → http://apple.co/2dbva4h Download our free Android Apps → http://bit.ly/2dbvHmO
Mr. Merglers Gift NFB 2024-03-27 | In this short film from Oscar® winner Beverly Shaffer, 9-year-old prodigy Xin Ben takes lessons from Daniel Mergler, a piano teacher at the end of his career. In this remarkable story about a student and her mentor, Xin Ben and Mergler meet 26 times over the course of one year. During this time, Xin Ben illuminates Mergler's final months as an instructor with her youthful talent, and he, in return, lovingly guides her towards a life in music.Directed by Beverly Shaffer - 2004 | 30 minWatch more free films on NFB.ca ? http://bit.ly/YThpNFBSubscribe to our newsletter ? http://bit.ly/NFBnewsletter Follow us on Facebook ? http://bit.ly/ytfbNFB Follow us on Instagram ? http://bit.ly/2FdmRol Follow us on Twitter ? http://bit.ly/yttwNFB Download our free iOS Apps ? http://apple.co/2dbva4h Download our free Android Apps ? http://bit.ly/2dbvHmO
A Quiet Girl NFB 2024-03-25 | In A Quiet Girl, adopted Montreal filmmaker Adrian Wills discovers, on camera and in real time, the startling truths of his complex beginnings in Newfoundland. Shocking details drive Wills to the core of his birth mother’s resilience, and ultimately his own. In this moving feature documentary that combines 16mm footage and contemporary images with deeply personal conversations, Wills’ voyage transforms from an urgent search for identity into a quest to give a quiet girl her voice.Directed by Adrian Wills - 2023 | 86 minWatch more free films on NFB.ca → http://bit.ly/YThpNFBSubscribe to our newsletter → http://bit.ly/NFBnewsletter Follow us on Facebook → http://bit.ly/ytfbNFB Follow us on Instagram → http://bit.ly/2FdmRol Follow us on Twitter → http://bit.ly/yttwNFB Download our free iOS Apps → http://apple.co/2dbva4h Download our free Android Apps → http://bit.ly/2dbvHmO
Ride NFB 2024-03-22 | Bareback bronc riding is not for the faint of heart. The risk of serious and possibly fatal injury looms with each buck and kick. For Liam Marshall, it’s a thrill he’s always known growing up in the Big Muddy Valley, in rural Saskatchewan. Training to compete and become a bareback champion requires his complete focus. It’s clear that it fills his every waking moment (when he’s not checking his cellphone). Surrounded by family and providing inspiration to his three younger brothers, this brave teenager holds on tight to a tradition that’s been passed down through generations.Directed by Kristin Catherwood - 2017 | 7 minWatch more free films on NFB.ca ? http://bit.ly/YThpNFBSubscribe to our newsletter ? http://bit.ly/NFBnewsletter Follow us on Facebook ? http://bit.ly/ytfbNFB Follow us on Instagram ? http://bit.ly/2FdmRol Follow us on Twitter ? http://bit.ly/yttwNFB Download our free iOS Apps ? http://apple.co/2dbva4h Download our free Android Apps ? http://bit.ly/2dbvHmO
Mini-Lesson for Nightmare at School NFB 2024-03-21 | This mini-lesson on Nightmare at School provides teachers with activities and questions to lead discussions on anxiety for students aged 5-8.Read the lesson here: bit.ly/48IVxrMWatch more free films on NFB.ca → http://bit.ly/YThpNFBSubscribe to our newsletter → http://bit.ly/NFBnewsletter Follow us on Facebook → http://bit.ly/ytfbNFB Follow us on Instagram → http://bit.ly/2FdmRol Follow us on Twitter → http://bit.ly/yttwNFB Download our free iOS Apps → http://apple.co/2dbva4h Download our free Android Apps → http://bit.ly/2dbvHmO
Mini-Lesson for The Fox and the Chickadee NFB 2024-03-21 | This mini-lesson on The Fox and the Chickadee provides teachers with activities and questions to lead discussions on fables for students aged 9-11.Read the lesson here: bit.ly/3TliGMyWatch more free films on NFB.ca → http://bit.ly/YThpNFBSubscribe to our newsletter → http://bit.ly/NFBnewsletter Follow us on Facebook → http://bit.ly/ytfbNFB Follow us on Instagram → http://bit.ly/2FdmRol Follow us on Twitter → http://bit.ly/yttwNFB Download our free iOS Apps → http://apple.co/2dbva4h Download our free Android Apps → http://bit.ly/2dbvHmO
Mini-Lesson for The Mountain of SGaana NFB 2024-03-21 | This mini-lesson on The Mountain of SGaana provides teachers with activities and questions to lead discussions on Haida storytelling for students aged 9-11.Read the lesson here: bit.ly/3SYIWuRWatch more free films on NFB.ca → http://bit.ly/YThpNFBSubscribe to our newsletter → http://bit.ly/NFBnewsletter Follow us on Facebook → http://bit.ly/ytfbNFB Follow us on Instagram → http://bit.ly/2FdmRol Follow us on Twitter → http://bit.ly/yttwNFB Download our free iOS Apps → http://apple.co/2dbva4h Download our free Android Apps → http://bit.ly/2dbvHmO
Mini-Lesson for Hedgehog’s Home NFB 2024-03-21 | In this mini-lesson on Hedgehog's Home, teachers will find activities, questions, and topics to help them lead discussions on peer pressure with students aged 9-11.Read the lesson here: bit.ly/3uTX3JWWatch more free films on NFB.ca → http://bit.ly/YThpNFBSubscribe to our newsletter → http://bit.ly/NFBnewsletter Follow us on Facebook → http://bit.ly/ytfbNFB Follow us on Instagram → http://bit.ly/2FdmRol Follow us on Twitter → http://bit.ly/yttwNFB Download our free iOS Apps → http://apple.co/2dbva4h Download our free Android Apps → http://bit.ly/2dbvHmO
Singing Lumberjack NFB 2024-03-20 | For nearly 40 years, Charlie Chamberlain was one of the most popular vocalists in Canada—and the most beloved member of the old-time band Don Messer and His Islanders. This five-minute short by filmmaker Rachel Bower brings Chamberlain’s home-grown talent and gregarious personality back to life.Directed by Rachel Bower - 2015 | 7 minWatch more free films on NFB.ca ? http://bit.ly/YThpNFBSubscribe to our newsletter ? http://bit.ly/NFBnewsletter Follow us on Facebook ? http://bit.ly/ytfbNFB Follow us on Instagram ? http://bit.ly/2FdmRol Follow us on Twitter ? http://bit.ly/yttwNFB Download our free iOS Apps ? http://apple.co/2dbva4h Download our free Android Apps ? http://bit.ly/2dbvHmO
NFB Pause: Find us at a screening near you NFB 2024-03-19 | Every year, thousands of NFB film screenings are organized—often free of charge—in libraries, cultural centres and community spaces across the country. As Networking Officer Léa Le Cudennec explains, the NFB has never been so accessible.Directed by Simon Rouillard - 2024Watch more free films on NFB.ca → http://bit.ly/YThpNFBSubscribe to our newsletter → http://bit.ly/NFBnewsletter Follow us on Facebook → http://bit.ly/ytfbNFB Follow us on Instagram → http://bit.ly/2FdmRol Follow us on Twitter → http://bit.ly/yttwNFB Download our free iOS Apps → http://apple.co/2dbva4h Download our free Android Apps → http://bit.ly/2dbvHmO
Two Apples NFB 2024-03-19 | When a young woman leaves her homeland in search of a better future, she brings with her a single memento from her past: a ripe apple studded with fragrant cloves. A true labour of love, Bahram Javahery’s animated film is infused with longing and the tender perfume of hope.Directed by Bahram Javahery - 2023 | 9 minWatch more free films on NFB.ca → http://bit.ly/YThpNFBSubscribe to our newsletter → http://bit.ly/NFBnewsletter Follow us on Facebook → http://bit.ly/ytfbNFB Follow us on Instagram → http://bit.ly/2FdmRol Follow us on Twitter → http://bit.ly/yttwNFB Download our free iOS Apps → http://apple.co/2dbva4h Download our free Android Apps → http://bit.ly/2dbvHmO
Pipelines, Power and Democracy NFB 2024-03-15 | Pipelines, Power and Democracy is a striking documentary that follows the mobilization of ordinary people to thwart the ambitions of oil companies and halt, even if only temporarily, the advance of pipelines across Quebec. In the process, the film offers a sharp reminder that power can be accessible to all.Directed by Oliver D. Asselin - 2015 | 88 minWatch more free films on NFB.ca ? http://bit.ly/YThpNFBSubscribe to our newsletter ? http://bit.ly/NFBnewsletter Follow us on Facebook ? http://bit.ly/ytfbNFB Follow us on Instagram ? http://bit.ly/2FdmRol Follow us on Twitter ? http://bit.ly/yttwNFB Download our free iOS Apps ? http://apple.co/2dbva4h Download our free Android Apps ? http://bit.ly/2dbvHmO
Seths Dominion NFB 2024-03-13 | This short documentary, part animation and part live action, is a portrait of Canadian cartoonist Seth, best known for his Palookaville comic books. Throughout his works, Seth transforms an poignant inner life into observant and witty graphic stories. Incredibly prolific, he produces semi-autobiographical comics, award-winning commercial work, as well as what he calls his “little hobbies.” Here, director Luc Chamberland sheds light on his articulate character, mixing insightful biography with vivid animation in an artful fusion of filmmaking techniques that perfectly captures Seth’s manifold creative universe.Directed by Luc Chamberland - 2014 | 42 minWatch more free films on NFB.ca ? http://bit.ly/YThpNFBSubscribe to our newsletter ? http://bit.ly/NFBnewsletter Follow us on Facebook ? http://bit.ly/ytfbNFB Follow us on Instagram ? http://bit.ly/2FdmRol Follow us on Twitter ? http://bit.ly/yttwNFB Download our free iOS Apps ? http://apple.co/2dbva4h Download our free Android Apps ? http://bit.ly/2dbvHmO
Miss Campbell: Inuk Teacher NFB 2024-03-11 | Part oral history and part visual poem, Miss Campbell: Inuk Teacher is the story of Evelyn Campbell, a trailblazer for an Inuit-led educational system in the small community of Rigolet, Labrador.Directed by Heather Campbell - 2023 | 15 minWatch more free films on NFB.ca → http://bit.ly/YThpNFBSubscribe to our newsletter → http://bit.ly/NFBnewsletter Follow us on Facebook → http://bit.ly/ytfbNFB Follow us on Instagram → http://bit.ly/2FdmRol Follow us on Twitter → http://bit.ly/yttwNFB Download our free iOS Apps → http://apple.co/2dbva4h Download our free Android Apps → http://bit.ly/2dbvHmO
Hebron Relocation NFB 2024-03-11 | In Hebron Relocation, Holly Andersen explores what makes a place a home as she learns more about her community’s connection to generations of displaced northern Labrador Inuit.Directed by Holly Andersen - 2023 | 15 minWatch more free films on NFB.ca → http://bit.ly/YThpNFBSubscribe to our newsletter → http://bit.ly/NFBnewsletter Follow us on Facebook → http://bit.ly/ytfbNFB Follow us on Instagram → http://bit.ly/2FdmRol Follow us on Twitter → http://bit.ly/yttwNFB Download our free iOS Apps → http://apple.co/2dbva4h Download our free Android Apps → http://bit.ly/2dbvHmO
No Place Called Home NFB 2024-03-08 | This cinéma vérité documentary is an intimate look inside one family’s struggle with poverty. Kay Rice, her partner Karl and 6 children move from town to town in search of affordable housing. Unable to find steady work, the Rices rely on food banks and charity to make ends meet. "I know we're poor, but it's we are, not we are," says Kay, as she embarks on a fresh start by fixing up a rundown rental home. When things turn sour with the landlord, Kay fears his veiled threats may mean losing her children and decides to take him to court. In capturing the stark realism of a life with few options, No Place Called Home puts a face on what it means to be poor in Canada.Directed by Chris Chivers - 2003 | 57 minWatch more free films on NFB.ca → http://bit.ly/YThpNFBSubscribe to our newsletter → http://bit.ly/NFBnewsletter Follow us on Facebook → http://bit.ly/ytfbNFB Follow us on Instagram → http://bit.ly/2FdmRol Follow us on Twitter → http://bit.ly/yttwNFB Download our free iOS Apps → http://apple.co/2dbva4h Download our free Android Apps → http://bit.ly/2dbvHmO
Race is a Four-Letter Word NFB 2024-03-06 | In this personal documentary, director Sobaz Benjamin introduces us to an interesting group of people: a black woman who wants to be considered iconically Canadian, a white man who is culturally and psychologically black, and a black woman who decides to leave “Canada’s racial cold war.” He also exposes himself, a black man who grew up trying to bleach his skin. In the end, Race Is a Four-Letter Word teaches us that the soul has no colour. Yet, we also learn that race is a marathon we are all forced to run.Directed by Sobaz Benjamin - 2006 | 55 minWatch more free films on NFB.ca ? http://bit.ly/YThpNFBSubscribe to our newsletter ? http://bit.ly/NFBnewsletter Follow us on Facebook ? http://bit.ly/ytfbNFB Follow us on Instagram ? http://bit.ly/2FdmRol Follow us on Twitter ? http://bit.ly/yttwNFB Download our free iOS Apps ? http://apple.co/2dbva4h Download our free Android Apps ? http://bit.ly/2dbvHmO
HARVEY NFB 2024-03-04 | A short film adapted from the graphic novel of the same name, HARVEY depicts a young boy who candidly recalls the spring day when his world turned upside down. Filled with original little touches and told through the eyes of a child with an overflowing imagination, this luminous work by Janice Nadeau, featuring elegant music by Martin Léon, poetically examines bereavement and coping with the loss of a parent.Directed by Janine Nadeau - 2013 | 9 minA National Film Board of Canada and Folimage co-production Watch more free films on NFB.ca → http://bit.ly/YThpNFBSubscribe to our newsletter → http://bit.ly/NFBnewsletter Follow us on Facebook → http://bit.ly/ytfbNFB Follow us on Instagram → http://bit.ly/2FdmRol Follow us on Twitter → http://bit.ly/yttwNFB Download our free iOS Apps → http://apple.co/2dbva4h Download our free Android Apps → http://bit.ly/2dbvHmO
The Hangman at Home NFB 2024-03-04 | For your consideration: Best Animated ShortThe Hangman at Home, par le poète américain Carl Sandburg est un poème écrit il y a presque 100 ans, toujours aussi pertinent (si ce n’est plus) et plus poignant que jamais, alors que notre monde glisse vers des heures sombres. À travers une série de tableaux rassemblant des fragments éclectiques de la vie, les étranges comportements humains sont mis en lumière. Excentriques ou banals, ils nous plongent dans l’intimité ou la gêne. Ce portrait suggéré finalement que nous, êtres humains, sommes beaucoup plus semblables que différents.Directed by Uri Kranot & Michelle Kranot - 2021 | 14 minWatch more free films on NFB.ca → http://bit.ly/YThpNFBSubscribe to our newsletter → http://bit.ly/NFBnewsletter Follow us on Facebook → http://bit.ly/ytfbNFB Follow us on Instagram → http://bit.ly/2FdmRol Follow us on Twitter → http://bit.ly/yttwNFB Download our free iOS Apps → http://apple.co/2dbva4h Download our free Android Apps → http://bit.ly/2dbvHmO
A Sea Turtle Story NFB 2024-03-01 | This animated short chronicles the life cycle of the critically endangered sea turtle. Capturing the beauty of the ecosystems that sea turtles inhabit, the film is ideal for all audiences, and for teaching young and old alike about these fascinating creatures.Directed by Kathy Shultz - 2012 | 9 minWatch more free films on NFB.ca ? http://bit.ly/YThpNFBSubscribe to our newsletter ? http://bit.ly/NFBnewsletter Follow us on Facebook ? http://bit.ly/ytfbNFB Follow us on Instagram ? http://bit.ly/2FdmRol Follow us on Twitter ? http://bit.ly/yttwNFB Download our free iOS Apps ? http://apple.co/2dbva4h Download our free Android Apps ? http://bit.ly/2dbvHmO
Work Different NFB 2024-03-01 | How has working remotely reshaped the workplace—and our lives? While the shift to working from home may seem abrupt, the concept is far from new. With humour and intelligence, Work Different takes a close look at the origins, impacts, upsides and uncertainties of remote work.Directed by Julien Capraro - 2023 | 50 minWatch more free films on NFB.ca → http://bit.ly/YThpNFBSubscribe to our newsletter → http://bit.ly/NFBnewsletter Follow us on Facebook → http://bit.ly/ytfbNFB Follow us on Instagram → http://bit.ly/2FdmRol Follow us on Twitter → http://bit.ly/yttwNFB Download our free iOS Apps → http://apple.co/2dbva4h Download our free Android Apps → http://bit.ly/2dbvHmO
Spirit Doctors NFB 2024-02-28 | This short documentary journeys into the spiritual world of traditional Indigenous medicine, a world inhabited by Dr. Mary Louie (a spiritual leader of the Syilx or Okanagan Nation), and her husband Ed Louie. With a lifetime of experience in the ways of spirituality, they are committed to practices that keep them accountable to the spirit world, their people, and Mother Earth. When one of the crew members get sick while shooting, his subsequent care is recorded for the purposes of this film.Directed by Marie Burke - 2005 | 40 minWatch more free films on NFB.ca ? http://bit.ly/YThpNFBSubscribe to our newsletter ? http://bit.ly/NFBnewsletter Follow us on Facebook ? http://bit.ly/ytfbNFB Follow us on Instagram ? http://bit.ly/2FdmRol Follow us on Twitter ? http://bit.ly/yttwNFB Download our free iOS Apps ? http://apple.co/2dbva4h Download our free Android Apps ? http://bit.ly/2dbvHmO
River of Life NFB 2024-02-23 | This documentary focuses on the Yukon River Quest, the world's longest annual canoe and kayak race. Athletes come from around the world to test their endurance, racing day and night along 740 km of rugged river shoreline. Directed by Werner Walcher - 2007 | 53 minWatch more free films on NFB.ca ? http://bit.ly/YThpNFBSubscribe to our newsletter ? http://bit.ly/NFBnewsletter Follow us on Facebook ? http://bit.ly/ytfbNFB Follow us on Instagram ? http://bit.ly/2FdmRol Follow us on Twitter ? http://bit.ly/yttwNFB Download our free iOS Apps ? http://apple.co/2dbva4h Download our free Android Apps ? http://bit.ly/2dbvHmO
One of Them NFB 2024-02-21 | This short fictional film features high school seniors discovering and battling against homophobic discrimination and stereotypes. Jamie must face up to her own reactions as she realizes that her friend is gay and needs her support. Jamie's boyfriend must decide if he will support Jamie. One of Them focuses on homophobia and discrimination in a human rights context. The dramatization prompts viewers to examine their own responses and promote a safe school environment for all.Directed by Elise Swerhone - 2000 | 25 minWatch more free films on NFB.ca ? http://bit.ly/YThpNFBSubscribe to our newsletter ? http://bit.ly/NFBnewsletter Follow us on Facebook ? http://bit.ly/ytfbNFB Follow us on Instagram ? http://bit.ly/2FdmRol Follow us on Twitter ? http://bit.ly/yttwNFB Download our free iOS Apps ? http://apple.co/2dbva4h Download our free Android Apps ? http://bit.ly/2dbvHmO
Our People Will Be Healed NFB 2024-02-16 | Our People Will Be Healed, Alanis Obomsawin’s 50th film, reveals how a Cree community in Manitoba has been enriched through the power of education. The Helen Betty Osborne Ininiw Education Resource Centre in Norway House, north of Winnipeg, receives a level of funding that few other Indigenous institutions enjoy. Its teachers help their students to develop their abilities and their sense of pride.Directed by Alanis Obomsawin - 2017 | 97 minWatch more free films on NFB.ca ? http://bit.ly/YThpNFBSubscribe to our newsletter ? http://bit.ly/NFBnewsletter Follow us on Facebook ? http://bit.ly/ytfbNFB Follow us on Instagram ? http://bit.ly/2FdmRol Follow us on Twitter ? http://bit.ly/yttwNFB Download our free iOS Apps ? http://apple.co/2dbva4h Download our free Android Apps ? http://bit.ly/2dbvHmO
