National Film Board - Films for Pride

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Featuring a wide range of stories about identity, family, community and everyday life, this selection of films explores the multitude of 2SLGBTQI+ realities and experiences in Canada and abroad.

MARKING PRIDE MONTH

Starting June 27

Parade: Queer Acts of Love & Resistance by Noam Gonick (2025, NFB)
Documentary (96 min)

• The film, produced by Justine Pimlott, captures pivotal moments of the activism that sparked Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ movement. The film launched in April at Hot Docs, where it was voted a top ten audience favourite.

• The original English version of the documentary will be launched on TVO’s digital channels at 9 a.m. (EDT) on June 22, and broadcast on TVO at 9 p.m. (EDT).

• More information

Themed channel

• Pride Month Picks

This selection of close to 50 short and feature-length doc and animated films continues to grow, with recent additions like A Mother Apart by Laurie Townshend, as well as important films dating back to the 1990s, including Forbidden Love: The Unashamed Stories of Lesbian Lives by Aerlyn Weissman and Lynne Fernie.

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How to view one of these films as a family, group or individual

To view any of these NFB films online, a person or group would follow these steps:

1. Go to the NFB platform
   Visit the National Film Board of Canada website at nfb.ca.

2. Search for the film
   Use the search bar (top right corner) and type the title — for example, Parade: Queer Acts of Love & Resistance.

3. Select the film
   Click on the film title or image in the search results.

4. Stream the film
   Most NFB films can be streamed directly on the website by clicking the play button on the film’s page. There’s no cost for many NFB films, but some recent releases may require creating a free account or logging in.

5. Optional – Group viewing
   If a group wants to watch together, they can:

   • Connect a computer to a projector or large screen.

   • Use screen-sharing on a platform like Zoom or Teams for virtual group viewing (note: good internet connection is important).

   • Check if the film is also available on other platforms like CBC Gem or TVO (some are, such as Parade, launching on TVO’s channels on June 22).

6. Accessibility and extras
   Some films come with director’s notes, press kits, or blog posts for background reading. These can be found on the film’s NFB page and can enhance the viewing experience, especially for discussion groups.