Canada: A People's History

A sweeping, earnest chronicle that makes history feel personal and vivid, like listening to ancestors tell their stories.

Created by

Mark Starowicz

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Maggie Huculak, Christopher Jacot, Tantoo Cardinal

Overview

The complete landmark documentary series follows events from pre-history to 1990. Charting the country's past, this series chronicles the rise and fall of empires, the clash of great armies and epoch-making rebellions. The vibrant story is one of courage, daring and folly, told through the personal testimonies of the everyday men and women who lived it — trappers and traders, pirates and prospectors, soldiers and settlers, saints and shopkeepers.

How it feels

Earnest, warm, melancholic and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, survival, power, family

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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