The Good Canadian
| The Good Canadian | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Leena Minifie David Paperny |
| Written by | Leena Minifie David Paperny |
| Produced by | Leena Minifie David Paperny |
| Cinematography | Alfonso Chin |
| Edited by | Hart Snider |
| Music by | Patric Caird Matthew Cardinal Cris_Derksen |
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Running time | 88 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
The Good Canadian is a 2025 Canadian documentary film, co-directed by Leena Minifie and David Paperny.[1] The film is an investigative documentary that traces the systemic dispossession of Indigenous people in present day back to the legacy of the Indian Act.[2]
The film premiered on September 30, 2025 on APTN and CBC Television as a special National Day for Truth and Reconciliation broadcast.[3]
Awards
[edit]| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMPA Indiescreen Awards | 2025 | Kevin Tierney Award for Best Emerging Producer | Leena Minifie | Won | [1] |
| Canadian Screen Awards | 2026 | Donald Brittain Award for Best Social/Political Documentary Program | Leena Minifie, David Paperny, Sarah Jane Flynn | Nominated | [4] |
| Barbara Sears Award for Best Editorial Research | Chantelle Bellrichard, Jennifer Chiu, Paul Barnsley, Derrick O’Keefe, Anna Mehler Paperny | Nominated |
References
[edit]- 1 2 Kelly Townsend, "The Good Canadian turns the lens on Indigenous rights in Canada". Playback, September 30, 2025.
- ↑ Charlie Smith, "The Good Canadian offers a truth-filled wake-up to those feeling complacent about reconciliation". Pancouver, September 30, 2025.
- ↑ "Canada: the true north, strong and free — unless you're Indigenous". Documentary, September 30, 2025.
- ↑ Miles Morrisseau,"Inuit-led film and television dominate Canadian Screen Awards". Indian Country Today, March 27, 2026.