2022 Canadian Screen Awards.

NOMINEE
Donald Brittain Award for Best Social/Political Documentary Program

WHERE TO WATCH

Big News

Synopsis:

The events of Jan 6 on the US Capitol shook the foundations of democracy for many. This smart and bold explainer doc looks at how we got there; from the cable wars, to the Trump effect, fake news to the politicization of masks during the covid crisis, and politicization of protests in the 2020 racial reckoning of the BLM movement. A reality check with deep and frightening connections made.

Nominees:

Catherine Legge, Saman Malik, Michelle Mètivier, Sarah Peterson, Michael Gruzuk

Channel:

CBC Gem

Broadcaster:

CBC

Production Company:

CBC News


Big News

Synopsis:

The events of Jan 6 on the US Capitol shook the foundations of democracy for many. This smart and bold explainer doc looks at how we got there; from the cable wars, to the Trump effect, fake news to the politicization of masks during the covid crisis, and politicization of protests in the 2020 racial reckoning of the BLM movement. A reality check with deep and frightening connections made.

Nominees:

Catherine Legge, Saman Malik, Michelle Mètivier, Sarah Peterson, Michael Gruzuk

Channel:

CBC Gem

Broadcaster:

CBC

Production Company:

CBC News

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