Film Lens
The Black Sheep chronicles the aftermath of the 1990 fall of the Meech Lake Accord and its impact on Quebec society and nationalism. It is set during the Bélanger-Campeau commission, which was a public hearing focused on Quebec's autonomy. The film captures the reactions of the Quebec populace and individual experiences during this pivotal moment in history, particularly as the Parti Libéral du Québec closed the door on independence following the Accord's failure.
Directed by Jacques Godbout, the film features young politicians such as Michel Bissonnette, Denis Coderre, Mario Dumont, Joseph Facal, and Jean-François Simard, whose political trajectories were shaped by the events surrounding the Accord. It includes commentary from notable figures like Premier Robert Bourassa and filmmaker Denys Arcand, linking the fall of the Accord to the broader context of Quebec nationalism and the subsequent 1995 referendum on independence.
Why Watch
- •Meet key politicians like Mario Dumont and Denis Coderre.
- •Find out about the 1990 Meech Lake Accord fallout.
- •See Robert Bourassa discuss Quebec's political future.
Did You Know
•The film was produced in 1992 by the National Film Board of Canada.
•Jacques Godbout directed and starred in The Black Sheep.
•The documentary has a runtime of 231 minutes.
•A sequel titled Les héritiers du mouton noir was released in 2003.
Perfect For
Quebec nationalismPolitical historyDocumentary filmmaking