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.

• Leena MinifieDirector
• David PapernyDirector
• Leena MinifieWriter
• David PapernyWriter

• Evan AdamsSelf - Interviewee
• Cindy BlackstockSelf - Interviewee
• Corina ByeSelf - Interviewee
• David GrahamSelf - Interviewee
• Brady KnightSelf - Interviewee
• Ernie LouttitSelf - Interviewee
• Shiri PasternakSelf - Interviewee
• Sheelah McLeanSelf - Interviewee
• Dean NeuSelf - Interviewee
• Sophie RadeckiSelf - Interviewee
• Samir Shaheen-HussainSelf - Interviewee
• Noah FredActor