The Good Canadian
Sep 30, 2025 · 1h 28m
Director
Leena Minifie, David PapernyOverview
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.
Cast of The Good Canadian
Evan AdamsSelf - Interviewee
Cindy BlackstockSelf - Interviewee- Corina ByeSelf - Interviewee
- David GrahamSelf - Interviewee
- Brady KnightSelf - Interviewee
- Ernie LouttitSelf - Interviewee
- Shiri PasternakSelf - Interviewee
- Sheelah McLeanSelf - Interviewee
- Dean NeuSelf - Interviewee
- Sophie RadeckiSelf - Interviewee
- Samir Shaheen-HussainSelf - Interviewee
- Noah FredActor
Eily SprungmanActress
Crew of The Good Canadian
About The Good Canadian
What is The Good Canadian about?
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…
When was The Good Canadian released?
The Good Canadian was released on September 30, 2025.
How long is The Good Canadian?
The Good Canadian runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
Who directed The Good Canadian?
The Good Canadian was directed by Leena Minifie and David Paperny.
Who is in the cast of The Good Canadian?
The cast of The Good Canadian includes Evan Adams (Self - Interviewee), Cindy Blackstock (Self - Interviewee), Corina Bye (Self - Interviewee), David Graham (Self - Interviewee) and Brady Knight (Self - Interviewee).