Macdonald. Ryerson. Victoria. For some they are among the great heroes and nation-builders of Canada, but for many others they are imperialists, racists, and criminals who should be pulled from their pedestals and purged from public spaces. Inside the Statue Wars delves into the fascinating, high stakes, and nationwide battle over our public memorials and statues. From students toppling and beheading the statue of Egerton Ryerson, to protestors tearing down statues of Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth, and Captain James Cook, to memorials of John A. Macdonald removed by citizens and city officials, we are living through a momentous re-evaluation of our past. Some say it is a long overdue reckoning and argue that statues are relics of a racist era which must be removed before we can reach reconciliation. Others insist statue toppling is vandalism and based on a dangerous distortion of history. They warn that these actions will spark a backlash and divide the country. The documentary presents perspectives from all sides and hears from the key players on the front lines, many are sharing their stories for the first time. They include a staunch Macdonald defender; a noted neuroscientist who explains why statues matter; charismatic Gen Z Indigenous leaders; and an activist named the “Statue Slayer” for his role smashing statues in two cities. Inside the Statue Wars dives into the events that started the battle, revisits the most dramatic topplings from the recent past and looks at controversial statues still standing to explore what comes next.