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Black Community Mixtapes is an award-winning documentary series following KhaRå Martin, a young filmmaker and actor, as she embarks on a journey to uncover and re-examine pivotal Black social movements in Canada over the past 60 years. Through a vivid exploration of personal archives collected by Canadians, the series brings to life the transformative moments that have shaped and defined Canadian history.
Episodes
5 — Archivists
Archivists. In this episode, we uncover what motivates members of the Black Canadian community to archive Black history.
4 — Literature
Literature. We explore Black Canadian literature and how it intersects with immigration from the Caribbean and Africa.
3 — Photography
Photography. This episode discusses the complexity of the Black gaze with renowned photographers and curators.
2 — Toronto Carnival
Toronto Carnival. Every year over 2 million people celebrate Toronto Carnival but not everyone knows there are hidden messages in the revelry.
1 — Hip Hop
Hip Hop. Exploring Canadian Hip Hop's beginnings from Michie Mee and Maestro to Drake and in the process uncovering a rich history of cultural activism.
