The Good Canadian (2025)
Behind every myth is the truth; behind every inequity is a system; behind them all is…THE GOOD CANADIAN.
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
- Evan Adams - Self - Interviewee
- Cindy 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
- Dean Neu - Self - Interviewee
- Sophie Radecki - Self - Interviewee
Screenplay
- Hart Snider (Story Consultant)
- Leena Minifie
- David Paperny
Keywords
canada, indigenous, inuit, education, parliament, genocide, native peoples, social justice, residential school, investigative journalism, first nations, education system, canadian history, federal government, aboriginal
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Good Canadian about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Good Canadian?
- The Good Canadian was directed by Leena Minifie, David Paperny.
- Who stars in The Good Canadian?
- The Good Canadian stars Evan Adams, Cindy Blackstock, Corina Bye, David Graham, Brady Knight, Ernie Louttit.
- How long is The Good Canadian?
- The Good Canadian has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is The Good Canadian?
- The Good Canadian is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Good Canadian produced?
- The Good Canadian was produced in Canada.