Becoming Canadian: Citizens’ Stories
This item is only available for Canadian orders.Catalogue Number: SVP505
Producer: Sound Venture
Producers: Joyce, Tim
Directors: Sun-Kyung Yi
Producing Agencies: Sound Venture
Subject: Canadian History, Canadian Social Issues, Canadian Social Studies, Civics, Diversity, Documentary, History, Social Issues, Social Sciences, Social Studies
Language: English
Grade Level: 9 - 12, Post Secondary, Adult
Country Of Origin: Canada
Copyright Year: 2023
Running Time: 59:57
A vivid portrait of a nation in transition. A film by Sun-Kyung Yi
BECOMING CANADIAN: Citizens' Stories is a compelling and timely documentary that explores the origins and future of Canadian citizenship. Despite its status as a modern, progressive nation, Canada did not grant citizenship until 1947, a fact that is often overlooked in discussions of the country’s development as a nation.
Through nuanced storytelling and thought-provoking analysis, the documentary presents a vivid portrait of a nation in transition, showing how the Canadian Citizenship Act of 1947 has helped shape Canada’s identity and create a more inclusive and diverse society.
The film presents revealing interviews with the descendants of the first official Canadian citizens and leading historians; and the use of rare archival footage offers a rich tapestry of voices and perspectives. BECOMING CANADIAN: Citizens' Stories invites viewers to reflect on the profound social, cultural and political implications of what it means to be Canadian.
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