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Deep Dive: Being Canadian (2015)

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Being Canadian
Being Canadian is a 2015 documentary comedy film directed by Robert Cohen. It examines Canadian identity through a cross-country road trip, where Cohen interviews Canadian celebrities, primarily comedians, about their experiences and perceptions of being Canadian. The film includes over 100 interviews, both with Canadians and brief public interviews in various countries, including the US and UK, addressing stereotypes and misconceptions about Canada. The film premiered at the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival on April 26, 2015, and had its American premiere on September 18, 2015, in New York City. It received mixed reviews, with some critics praising its entertaining approach to Canadian patriotism, while others felt it lacked fresh insights. The film was nominated for a Best Documentary Screenplay award by the Writers Guild of America in 2016.

Why Watch

  • •Meet comedians like Eugene Levy and Russell Peters.
  • •Find out about Canadian stereotypes and misconceptions.
  • •See a cross-country road trip from June 22 to July 1, 2013.

Did You Know

•The film premiered at Hot Docs on April 26, 2015.
•Cohen conducted over 100 interviews for the film.
•The film's American premiere was on September 18, 2015.
•The Writers Guild of America nominated the film for a Best Documentary Screenplay award.

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Canadian identityComedy fansDocumentary enthusiasts