Archive · 20 Aug 2025
TIFF to Premiere Documentary on Montreal's Black Liberation Movement
Imagine a movie called 'True North' that tells the story of how a city in Canada, Montreal, became a big place for the Black liberation movement in the 1960s.
It shows how Black students and others stood up against unfairness and racism.
The movie uses old footage and talks with people who were there to share their stories.
The director, Michèle Stephenson, also made other award-winning movies.
The film will be shown for the first time at a big movie festival in Toronto.
Documentary 'True North' explores Montreal's role in the Black liberation movement of the 1960s.
The film highlights the Congress of Black Writers and the student occupation at Sir George Williams University.
It features archival footage and interviews with activists who challenged institutional racism.
Director Michèle Stephenson, known for award-winning documentaries, helmed the project.
'True North' will premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
- Who
- Directed by Michèle Stephenson, featuring activists and elders.
- What
- A documentary exploring Montreal's role in the Black liberation movement.
- When
- The 1960s, with the film premiering at TIFF on September 6th and 8th.
- Where
- Montreal, Canada, and the film will premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.
- Why
- To shed light on Montreal's contribution to the Black liberation movement and challenge institutional racism.
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Historical Context
Documentary's Perspective
Addresses Montreal's role in Black liberation; the importance of remembering and acknowledging this history.
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- Film Title
- "True North"
- Director
- Michèle Stephenson
- Primary Focus
- Black liberation movement in Montreal
- Key Events
- Congress of Black Writers, student occupation at Sir George Williams University
- Premiere Date
- September 6, 2024 (TIFF)
- Main Theme
- Challenging institutional racism
- Origin
- Canada