The Good Canadian
“Behind every myth is the truth; behind every inequity is a system; behind them all is…THE GOOD CANADIAN.”
Storyline
The world knows the image of the good Canadian. But what if there was a dark secret behind a national identity? THE GOOD CANADIAN exposes the truth behind the idea of a True North strong and free. In this unflinching and eye-opening documentary, directors Leena Minifie and David Paperny move us through the corridors of systemic inequity, from the Indian Act to residential schools, to modern-day family separation. Fusing shocking footage with detailed interviews with experts, advocates, whistleblowers and politicians, THE GOOD CANADIAN challenges national myth-making, while offering Canadians the chance to forge a new identity from the truth.
Cast & Crew
Evan Adams
Self - Interviewee
LeadCindy Blackstock
Self - Interviewee
Corina Bye
Self - Interviewee
David Graham
Self - Interviewee
Brady Knight
Self - Interviewee
Ernie Louttit
Self - Interviewee
Shiri Pasternak
Self - Interviewee
Sheelah McLean
Self - Interviewee
What People Are Saying
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Leena Minifie's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. The Good Canadian is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
