New NFB Films Explore Personal, Social Issues

National Film Board

In November, keep streaming Canadian on NFB platforms! This month, two new, award-winning films-one documentary and one animated short-are available for free online. They offer powerful and insightful explorations of personal and social issues:

  • Andrea Dorfman's animated short Hairy Legs shows the filmmaker in her teenage years, questioning why she "has to" shave her legs;
  • Stellat'en First Nation filmmaker Lyana Patrick's feature doc Nechako: It Will Be a Big River Again follows two Nations' fight to restore their river and a way of life in the face of environmental destruction.

Remember, nfb.ca is home to more than 7,000 streaming films, accessible free of charge.

NEW RELEASES

Starting November 10

Hairy Legs by Andrea Dorfman (2024, NFB) - available in Canada and the U.S.

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