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The Good Canadian (2025)

2025-09-30 · 1h 28m · EN
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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.

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David PapernyDirector, WriterLeena MinifieDirector, Writer

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Evan AdamsEvan AdamsSelf - IntervieweeCindy BlackstockCindy BlackstockSelf - IntervieweeCorina ByeCorina ByeSelf - IntervieweeDavid GrahamDavid GrahamSelf - IntervieweeBrady KnightBrady KnightSelf - IntervieweeErnie LouttitErnie LouttitSelf - IntervieweeShiri PasternakShiri PasternakSelf - IntervieweeSheelah McLeanSheelah McLeanSelf - IntervieweeDean NeuDean NeuSelf - IntervieweeSophie RadeckiSophie RadeckiSelf - IntervieweeSamir Shaheen-HussainSamir Shaheen-HussainSelf - IntervieweeNoah FredNoah FredActor

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Genre affinityDocumentaryPacingShortDirector preference1997846 · 1654758Actor preference184051 · 1997834 · 1997835Country preferenceCaDecade preference2020

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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.

How long is The Good Canadian?

The Good Canadian has a runtime of 88 minutes.