A celebration of Black History Month in film

 In the spirit of Black History Month, we are showcasing films that should be on your viewing list. Some are films from black filmmakers, others are films with a predominantly black cast but they all focus on the black experience. This is by no means a ‘best’ list but films that you

Diversity in Media: Representing the Reality

 When you mention representation of minorities in media, you might hear something along the lines of: “A gay character in my show? What’s next, a disabled female homosexual Latina?” As if there isn’t anyone who would fit that exact description. As if only the straight white male characters deserve the

Canada’s Hidden Figures

 The box-office smash Hidden Figures, which documents the true story of three African-American women who worked as human computers for NASA in the late 1950s and early 1960s, during the America-Russia space race. This film is so important as it sheds light on a part of history that is rarely