Black Life: Untold Stories now available to watch on CBC Gem
New 8-part documentary series reframes the rich and complex histories of Black people in Canada over 400 years
Nearly 400 years since the first enslaved African arrived in Canada, a new series explores the lives of Black Canadians to this day.
Black Life: Untold Stories illuminates the struggles and triumphs of Black people in Canada while celebrating the contributions of both famous and lesser-known Black Canadians.
Epic in scope, Black Life spans more than 400 years with an eye toward contemporary issues, culture, politics, music, art and sports. The docuseries reframes the history of Black Canadians, creating space for Black creators to dispel commonly accepted myths and celebrate the many contributions of generations of Black people in Canada.
Executive producers Leslie Norville and Miranda de Pencier recruited a distinguished team to create the eight-part series. Former governor general Michaëlle Jean and rapper and broadcaster Shad served as cultural consultants, and former NHLer P.K. Subban served as an executive producer for the series.
How can I watch?
You can watch the first four episodes of Black Life: Untold Stories on CBC Gem.
Episodes 5 to 8 will be available on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023.
Download the free CBC Gem app from iTunes or Google Play, or watch it on your web browser.
You can also watch Black Life: Untold Stories on Wednesdays at 9 p.m. (9:30 p.m. NT), beginning Oct. 25. Check the CBC Program Guide for more information.
For more stories about the experiences of Black Canadians — from anti-Black racism to success stories within the Black community — check out Being Black in Canada, a CBC project Black Canadians can be proud of. You can read more stories here.
With files from the Canadian Press