Emerging black filmmakers uncover the latest docs in the absolute Canadian series

Being Black in Montreal shows the films of new directors Fabien Colas Foundation The Be Black in Canada program is entirely for black filmmakers.

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Check out these five compelling films from emerging filmmakers Being Black in Montreal:

STONE WATER
Director: Chelsea Osei
In Stone Water, grown girls re-examine their relationship with their father and the impact of their brother's autism on the family dynamic.

SOLD DOLLS
Directed by: Noelle Cousins
In the parlor of an erotic massage parlor, three black transsexuals share stories of sisterhood, sex, and strife—and at the end of the day, one man's cautionary tale is another man's cup of tea.

SORRY FRENCH
Director: Adelaide Anno-Cousy
Newcomer to Montreal, Adélaïde Anno-Cousy is surprised by how her lack of French is affecting her in ways she didn't expect. Adelaide hopes to shed light on the expat experience as a black, Anglophone Canadian by considering community, language and belonging.

DEAR CUSTOMERS
Directed by: Nakitta Khanna
The black business owners of Plaza Saint Hubert must fight to keep their family businesses open. Many shops were closed and the black community was in danger of losing its place in some parts of the city. For now, black business owners are fighting back by supporting each other as best they can.

HONEST FROM TRANSLATION
Director: Bianca Smith
A Concordia student reflects on her experience navigating the institution as a black woman.

Absolutely Canadian is a one-hour national series featuring documentaries and unscripted programming that tell the unique stories of communities across Canada. All programs are produced locally and feature the work of independent filmmakers from each region. CBC is working closely with independent filmmakers across the region to produce this series.

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