Documentary

The NFB is the most important producer and distributor of documentary films in Canada. Discover our latest productions.

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Studios documentary

Nine NFB studios produce documentaries.
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Studios documentary

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Present your film project to an experienced producer
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Footprints

Footprints

Discover part of the National Film Board of Canada's collection that documents the relationship between environmental questions and the social and cultural lives of Canadians.
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On all fronts

On all fronts

Discover several of the National Film Board of Canada films related to World War II. Experienced by millions, both soldiers and civilians, this war was filmed from many angles at the time and has also been revisited by contemporary filmmakers.
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The Coca-Cola Case

The Coca-Cola Case

Filmmakers Germán Gutiérrez and Carmen Garcia follow U.S. activists David Kovalik, Terry Collingsworth and Ray Rogers on their ambitious crusade to force the American soft drink giant to answer for its actions in a legal battle for human rights.

Paris 1919

Paris 1919

Inspired by the bestselling book by Margaret MacMillan, Paris 1919 tells the story of the Paris Peace Conference - an event that re-made the world. Directed by Paul Cowan.

The Strangest Dream

The Strangest Dream

The story of Joseph Rotblat, the history of nuclear weapons and the efforts of the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs to halt nuclear proliferation.

Nollywood Babylon

Nollywood Babylon

A compelling look at the third largest movie industry in the world - in Lagos, Nigeria. Directed by Ben Addelman and Samir Mallal.

Watch RiP! A Remix Manifesto

Watch RiP! A Remix Manifesto

Join Web activist and filmmaker Brett Gaylor as he explores the issues of copyright and content creation in the information age.

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