Born in Flames: A Classic Rises from the Ashes
Lizzie Borden’s 1983 film explores social issues, freedom of speech, and violence through a feminist lens.
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Germans & Jews: Reconciling Germany’s Past
Janina Quint’s documentary is a thought-provoking look at how Jewish and German people view their past, together.
1663: Ensuring New France’s Survival & Other Quebec Curios
As stated many times in the past few weeks, New France’s population was an epic fail at best. Despite Champlain’s permanent settlement, the Habitation, as well as both [read on]
Aboriginal Communities: Demystifying Terminology & Other Quebec Curios
We take a look at the vocabulary surrounding Canada’s First Nations and Inuit communities.
The Mini Vatican Basilica & Other Quebec Curios
In our next stop looking at architecture and history in Montreal, we have a look at Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral located downtown.
Through my Brown Gay Lens : Merit(ocracy) in my name
The myth of equality and the reality of equality are two different things for a brown, gay immigrant and other peoples of colour.
My Montreal: Anjou & Other Quebec Curios
Historically once the land of farmers and other agricultural workers. Anjou evolved in the 1950s to a more urban culture, and in 1956, Anjou separated from a fellow parish to [read on]
The Quebec Easter Rising & Other Quebec curios
Exploring the Conscription Crisis and its aftermath on French Canada.
Film Review of Sex (ed): Let’s Talk About Sex
Fascinating documentary looks at how sex ed reflects the often moralistic and rigid values of American society.