CiTR Documentaries

These days Canadian music is in vogue. But Vancouver often doesn’t get its due recognition. In truth, Vancouver is not known for hip hop, but interviews with CiTR / The Beat alumni...

In a young city like Vancouver, history is a hot commodity. The city’s heritage is easily forgotten under the din of new real estate developments and the sanitized image of a world...

In a young city like Vancouver, history is a hot commodity. The city’s heritage is easily forgotten under the din of new real estate developments and the sanitized image of a world...

This documentary explores the challenges of international students, along with UBC’s drive to become more “international” and global minded. By breaking down a personal story of lo...

Universities are known to be a hotbed for debate and protest. However, UBC seems to have a complex relationship with activism. In 2013, a string of on-campus sexual assaults were a...

The death of Robin Williams sparked discussion about the seeming link between comedy and depression; but what role does stand-up play in catharsis and healing for Vancouver’s comed...

Delving into the murky, oblique domain of contemporary “free speech” movements, this documentary wrestles with the real-world implications of online culture wars. Using unofficial ...

For most, introducing ourselves becomes second nature early in life. Names are not things we think twice about. But if you ask anybody, their name probably has a meaning and a back...

Lhamo & the Princess is the story of an undefinable relationship that began in Lhasa, 60 years ago. In the last days of Tibet’s sovereignty, a young girl named Lhamo is chosen for ...

Join us for a conversation with Julian Napoleon who shares insight and stories of his experience on the land. Julian is a part of the working group for Indigenous food sovereignty,...

Join us for a conversation with Julian Napoleon who shares insight and stories of his experience on the land. Julian is a part of the working group for Indigenous food sovereignty,...

A few months ago, Oli Levy got a message from a stranger online. Somebody had been using his photos on Facebook, and using his friends photos as well. It was a parallel universe of...