The Good Canadian
Behind every myth is the truth; behind every inequity is a system; behind them all is…THE GOOD CANADIAN.
2025-09-30
Canada
88 minutes.
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Overview
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.
Year 2025
Director Leena Minifie, David Paperny
Crew Leena Minifie (Director), Leena Minifie (Producer), David Paperny (Director), David Paperny (Producer), Sarah Jane Flynn (Executive Producer), Hart Snider (Editor)
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Language English
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