2025 Canadian Screen Awards.

NOMINEE
Best History Documentary Program or Series

Paid in Full: The Battle for Black Music

Synopsis:

PAID IN FULL: THE BATTLE FOR BLACK MUSIC explores the systemic racism faced by Black artists in the music industry from its inception to the digital streaming age. Despite remarkable success stories, prejudicial practices persist in the machinery of the music industry, with exploitative contracts and copyright arrangements often hindering artists’ autonomy and financial reward and coming with a devastating personal cost.

Nominees:

Julie Bristow, Greg Sanderson, Idris Elba, Sabrina Elba, Margot Daley, Guy Evans

Channel:

CBC Gem

Production Company:

Pink Towel Canada Inc., Zinc Media

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Paid in Full: The Battle for Black Music

Synopsis:

PAID IN FULL: THE BATTLE FOR BLACK MUSIC explores the systemic racism faced by Black artists in the music industry from its inception to the digital streaming age. Despite remarkable success stories, prejudicial practices persist in the machinery of the music industry, with exploitative contracts and copyright arrangements often hindering artists’ autonomy and financial reward and coming with a devastating personal cost.

Nominees:

Julie Bristow, Greg Sanderson, Idris Elba, Sabrina Elba, Margot Daley, Guy Evans

Channel:

CBC Gem

Production Company:

Pink Towel Canada Inc., Zinc Media

Related Nominations