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BLK: An Origin Story

BLK: An Origin Story is a four part doc series that looks beyond the Underground Railroad to explore the Untold Stories of Black Canadians from the 1600s to the present. These four hours aim to show that Black History is Canadian History.

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Cast & Crew See All

Abdul-Shakur Alawi
Minister David George
Shavae Lorenzo
Bar Patron
Al Braatz
Patron 2

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Three Epic Migrations, One People

Descendants of The Black Loyalists, Jamaican Maroons and The Black Refugees represent Canada's largest Black population today. Their incredible story begins in Nova Scotia in the 1700s and challenges our understanding of what should be considered a distinct society.

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Awards

  • 2022 - Canadian Screen Music Award - Best Original Score for a Non-Fiction Series or Limited Series - nominated
  • 2023 - Canadian Screen Award - Best Original Music, Documentary - winner
  • 2023 - Canadian Screen Award - Best Direction, Documentary Series - winner
  • 2023 - Canadian Screen Award - Best Writing, Documentary - winner

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