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BloomFanie Pelletier 2022 1 h 24 minThrough moments in the lives of three groups of girls, images gleaned from the web and live streams of young women around the world, Bloom delves into the world of today's teenage girls. We delicately observe a hyper-connected but lonely generation inhabited by great lucidity, an inner struggle with self-image obsession, and a need for self-affirmation in the face of a complex sense of alienation. -
Jump, DarlingPhil Connell 2019 1 h 30 min
A rookie drag queen, reeling from a break-up, escapes to the country where he finds his grandmother in steep decline, yet desperate to avoid the local nursing home.
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I Am Syd StoneDenis Thériault 2020 1 h 21 minWhile shooting a film in a small town, a famous actor puts his personal life and career in jeopardy by starting an intense affair with another man.
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I Hear YouKoumbie & Chelsea Innes 2019 1 h 40 min
I Hear You is a non-conforming medical drama about a group of gender oppressed women and non-binary people, who each struggle with sexual health issues, and the newly graduated doctor who believes she can help them as they all navigate the frustrations of the Western medical system and their own personal limitations to find hope and help on the other side.
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The Noise of EnginesPhilippe Grégoire 2021 1 h 19 minAlexandre, an instructor at the Canadian customs college, returns home to his small town after his employer places him on compulsory leave. As he forms a new friendship with a female Icelandic drag racer, he finds himself under surveillance by police investigators trying to get to the bottom of the sexually explicit drawings that have been troubling the town.
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Capital Project | Episode 1 | The SceneTim Rayne 2022 39 minDiscover Fredericton’s music scene from those past and present who share anecdotes, experiences, and personal insights on what makes the regional scene unique. The Local Scene also explores the impact and influence College/Community radio has had on the scene. The episode concludes with how a positive and encouraging work environment can produce contributing musical acts.
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Capital Project | Episode 2 | VenuesTim Rayne 2022 36 minThe Capital Complex, Grimross Brewing, Corked Wine Bar, Lansdowne House Shows, and The Tipsy Muse share how their venues have carved out a niche venue experience. They all have managed to find their own audience by providing environments and an atmosphere conducive to the live music experience.
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Capital Project | Episode 3 |SpotlightsTim Rayne 2022 40 minThe Spotlight Episode showcases the wide range of musical genres and musicians from the Fredericton area. From electronic, avant-guard classical, blue grass, country, indie rock, blues tinged rock, and metal; make up this showcase an array of diverse local talent. The artists briefly explain their band’s history and influences.
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Capital Project | Episode 4 | The Writing ProcessTim Rayne 2022 35 minSinger Songwriters share their creative process on how they refine their craft. Electronic musicians provide insight on how they create music in makeshift home studios. And young hip hop artists share the art of the sample and the inspiration behind writing lyrical bars. One band discusses the importance of collaboration in the writing process.
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Capital Project | Episode 6 | Music Education Part 2Tim Rayne 2022 38 minThe episode begins with students learning music as young children. The Girls Rock Camp showcases how female musicians inspire young teenagers to pick up an instrument for the first time and rock out. One high school band and a group made up of recent graduates demonstrate how musicality progresses through practice and determination.
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Capital Project | Episode 7 | FamilyTim Rayne 2022 41 minGenerations of Fredericton musicians are showcased. Both parents and their children share how music impacted their family dynamic and musical influences. In some cases, band relationships evolve into family. From folk to hip hop, country to rock, and blues to punk, ‘family’ has had a beneficial effect on the entire scene.
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Capital Project | Episode 8 | Indigenous ArtistsTim Rayne 2022 42 minFredericton is the home of some incredibly talented Indigenous musicians. From traditional singing and drumming, to hip hop, folk, metal, electronic music, and indie rock, these inspiring musicians provide an insightful perspective on how music moves them.
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Capital Project | Episode 9 | Music as TherapyTim Rayne 2022 40 minFor many people, music can be used as a form of therapy. In this episode, musicians share how music helps them process their emotions and general mental wellness. The second half of the episode presents Project Alive, which is an organization set up by veterans from the Canadian Armed Forces who play music as a way to address PTSD.
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Capital Project | Episode 10 | Harvest Jazz and BluesTim Rayne 2022 38 minRegional music festivals have been a huge influence on the Fredericton music scene. The renown international Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival has been running for over 30 years and arguably has had the biggest impact on influencing local musicians for generations. The founders and current organizers share the ins and outs on how the festival became a major success for the City of Fredericton.
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The Free OnesNicolas Lévesque 2020 1 h 34 minThe Free Ones is a full-length documentary feature which shows us how four detainees are dealing with the end of their prison sentence, in a sawmill. Can a factory job help them to make the necessary transformation and become free men? Hidden from society’s view and through meetings with their instructors, psychotherapists and other participants, we accompany Samuel, Pierrot, Fred and Steve talk about their hopes and fears during this six-month transition period.
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MercySam Flamont 2020 1 h 26 minA headstrong, farm boy wants to get back what he loses after landing in prison, only to discover what's on the outside, isn't what he wants at all.
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There’s No Place Like This Place, AnyplaceLulu Wei 2020 1 h 16 minThere’s No Place Like This Place, Anyplace chronicles the transformation of a much-loved Toronto landmark, the Honest Ed’s block, through the stories of its community members who are forced to relocate when it is sold to a developer.
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QuébexitJoshua Demers 2020 1 h 23 minQuébexit is a multi-lingual (English, French, Cree) ensemble political comedy: when a transnational pipeline leads to a successful third Québec sovereignty referendum, a small road at the Québec-New Brunswick border becomes a lightning rod of conflict between the new Québec military, the Canadian Armed Forces and two indigenous women who traverse the border frequently.
