The Good Canadian

Category: Movies •

Genre: Documentary •

Rating: 1

Director: Leena Minifie, David Paperny,

Writer: Leena Minifie, David Paperny,

Cast: Evan Adams, Cindy Blackstock, Corina Bye, David Graham, Brady Knight, Ernie Louttit, Shiri Pasternak, Sheelah McLean, Dean Neu, Sophie Radecki, Samir Shaheen-Hussain, Noah Fred, Eily Sprungman,

Language: en

Country: Canada

Release Date: September 30, 2025

Plot: The world knows the image of the good Canadian. But what if there was a dark secret behind a national identity? THE GOOD CANADIAN exposes the truth behind the idea of a True North strong and free. In this unflinching and eye-opening documentary, directors Leena Minifie and David Paperny move us through the corridors of systemic inequity, from the Indian Act to residential schools, to modern-day family separation. Fusing shocking footage with detailed interviews with experts, advocates, whistleblowers and politicians, THE GOOD CANADIAN challenges national myth-making, while offering Canadians the chance to forge a new identity from the truth.