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Black Life: Untold Stories

Liberty, equality, fraternity

My ancestors were slaves. Three words resonated for them And it came from the enlightenment: Liberty, equality, fraternity

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My ancestors were slaves.
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Three words resonated for them
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And it came from the enlightenment:
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Liberty, equality, fraternity.
Duration
13 seconds
Views
27
Timestamp in Movie
00:41:25
Uploaded
Apr 17, 2025
Season
1
Episode
1
Genres
documentary
Production
Nikkatsu Corporation

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Movie Summary

Interviews to narrate the long history of anti-black racism in Canada, including police brutality and the rise of hip-hop music.
S01 • E08 - I always say, for me, - Black Life: Untold Stories 00:08
- I always say, for me,
S01 • E02 We haven't had power in years - Black Life: Untold Stories 00:09
We haven't had power in years
S01 • E04 I remember being a kid, like, five years old, - Black Life: Untold Stories 00:07
I remember being a kid, like, five years old,
S01 • E05 They' were able to get a black portrait artist, - Black Life: Untold Stories 00:07
They' were able to get a black portrait artist,
S01 • E08 The grinch thought if you took away the presents from under the tree, - Black Life: Untold Stories 00:12
The grinch thought if you took away the presents from under ...
S01 • E01 These words were not meant for us negroes, - Black Life: Untold Stories 00:32
These words were not meant for us negroes,
S01 • E06 Canada has a different attitude, - Black Life: Untold Stories 00:14
Canada has a different attitude,
S01 • E07 (narrator): The path towards tomorrow is damp, - Black Life: Untold Stories 00:08
(narrator): The path towards tomorrow is damp,
S01 • E05 (verna): We've determined that the rom - Black Life: Untold Stories 00:09
(verna): We've determined that the rom
S01 • E02 David austin: For me, sir george is a microcosm - Black Life: Untold Stories 00:16
David austin: For me, sir george is a microcosm
S01 • E04 Growing up, I realized how hard he actually works and how busy he really is. - Black Life: Untold Stories 00:06
Growing up, I realized how hard he actually works and how bu...
S01 • E03 [upbeat music] - Black Life: Untold Stories 00:31
[upbeat music]
S01 • E08 The city took away the houses, - Black Life: Untold Stories 00:08
The city took away the houses,
S01 • E04 But when they rise and get through it and grow, it's very inspiring. - Black Life: Untold Stories 00:07
But when they rise and get through it and grow, it's ve...
S01 • E07 It is within you, the power to split the storms, - Black Life: Untold Stories 00:08
It is within you, the power to split the storms,
S01 • E05 It's a lot and it's not that much - Black Life: Untold Stories 00:16
It's a lot and it's not that much
S01 • E04 At least for the second generation, - Black Life: Untold Stories 00:25
At least for the second generation,
S01 • E06 All of these figures end up representing, - Black Life: Untold Stories 00:14
All of these figures end up representing,
S01 • E08 And yet, the people of africville continue to come back here, - Black Life: Untold Stories 00:08
And yet, the people of africville continue to come back here...
S01 • E07 Your voice breaks through the brick, - Black Life: Untold Stories 00:08
Your voice breaks through the brick,