Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies (GSWS)

Films that challenge cultural taboos surrounding women's rights, their sexuality, and their fight for bodily autonomy.

The NFB created Studio D in 1974, and over its two decades of existence, films made by the studio won more than 130 awards (including three Oscars®) across all five continents. We pay tribute to the visionary directors of the world’s first publicly funded feminist filmmaking studio with this selection of 90 Studio D films, all of which were produced by women.

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.

A curated selection of films on the inalienable fundamental rights to which all persons are entitled.

From the court battles of the past to the growing awareness of gender identity issues today, the stories in this theme highlight some of the challenges and realities within LGBTQ+ communities in Canada today.

This theme looks at the history of feminism and the fight for women's rights in Canada and around the world.

The statistics on missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls are stark and staggering. A 2015 United Nations report found that young Indigenous women and girls are five times more likely to die under violent circumstances, as compared with their non-Indigenous counterparts. It also reported that Indigenous women and girls report rates of violence 3.5 times higher than non-Indigenous women and girls. The videos in this theme present a snapshot of the situation and recount the stories of the families and communities affected by this national tragedy.
Warning: The videos in this collection contain strong language and mature content. Viewer discretion is advised.