The Good Canadian (2025)

Name: The Good Canadian
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2025
Duration: 88 min
Rating: 5.5
Cast: Evan Adams, Cindy Blackstock, Corina Bye, David Graham, Brady Knight

1h 28m Canada

Documentary

Plot

The widely accepted perception of Canadians as exceptionally virtuous is put to the test in THE GOOD CANADIAN. This compelling documentary unveils the unsettling realities lurking beneath the surface of a supposedly exemplary national identity. Directors Leena Minifie and David Paperny guide viewers through a landscape marked by systemic injustices, tracing historical events from the Indian Act to the horrors of residential schools and ongoing family separations. By blending shocking visuals with candid discussions featuring experts, advocates, and politicians, THE GOOD CANADIAN invites Canadians to confront uncomfortable truths and reshape their national identity.

Cast

Evan Adams Cindy Blackstock Corina Bye David Graham Brady Knight Ernie Louttit Shiri Pasternak Sheelah McLean Dean Neu Sophie Radecki Samir Shaheen-Hussain Noah Fred Eily Sprungman