Face 2 Face With David Peck

Sarah Loretta Todd and Face2Face host David Peck talk about Monkey Beach, indigenous storytelling, delicate spaces, narrative anchors, displacement and why it’s in the bones and blood.TrailerMore about the film hereSynopsis:Waking up in her East Van apartment nursing another hangover, Lisa (Grace Dove) is served notice by her cousin’s ghost (Sera-Lys McArthur), "Your family needs you." Reunited with her Haisla kin in Kitimaat Village, she realizes that she’s meant to save her brother (Joel Oulette) from a tragic fate she’s foreseen since childhood. Of course, there’s also the matter of contending with the mystical creatures lurking in the nearby woods. And so begins a captivating allegory about learning to coexist with both the ghosts that haunt us and spirits who might enlighten us.In bringing Eden Robinson’s beloved novel to the screen, Loretta S. Todd offers us a modern epic underpinned by themes that have long defined heroic journeys. Todd’s first feature narrative unfolds through a thrilling array of tem

Clark Johnson and Face2Face host David Peck talk about his new film Percy, starring Christopher Walken, Zach Braff and Christina Ricci. We talk about yield to field, activism, GMO’s, seed saving, resisting and telling stories that matter.  TrailerSynopsis:Can you patent something that’s alive? Percy is based on the events of an independent canola farmer’s six-year long crusade against global corporate monolith, Monsanto. Accused of growing the company's genetically modified organisms (GMOs) without a licence and forced to risk losing his land, 67-year-old Percy Schmeiser (Christopher Walken) takes his fight to the highest court, challenging the multinational’s right to own life itself.Publicly disgraced by the agrochemical giant, Schmeiser becomes all-consumed by his fight for justice and soon he’s neglecting his farm and family in his need to “set things right.” As he begins to explore Monsanto’s business practices, Schmeiser soon realizes his battle is not isolated. Rather, he is fighting for hundreds

Karen Lam, Elfina Luk and Face2Face host David Peck talk about The Curse of Willow Song, ways of being, authenticity and cultural meaning, transgressive horror, familial hostility and aggression and the monsters we create.TrailerMore about the film hereSynopsis:Willow Song, a recovering addict, is released on probation after serving her prison term for arson. She is struggling to get a job as a welder. She faces systemic racism and socioeconomic displacement and Willow's new life on the outside is stymied by obstacles and pitfalls wherever she seems to turn.Against the backdrop of Vancouver, a city seen in turmoil from booming construction and development with a wasteland of vacant properties and those left behind. Willow can't escape the nightmares, as her own shadow self comes to life.About Karen and Elfina:Karen Lam has worked full-time in the film and television industry since 2000. Starting her career as a producer and entertainment lawyer, Karen has produced five feature films, eight

Peter Findlay, Jerry Dias and Face2Face host David Peck talk about Company Town, collective strength and the labour movement, false expectations, betrayal, raw capital without a conscience and resilience and resistance.TrailerWatch it on CBC GEM.Synopsis:In 2018, workers at General Motors plant in Oshawa were rocked by a bombshell just weeks before the Christmas holidays. After 100 years of production, GM announced it would be shutting down operations at the end of 2019 - despite receiving a multi-billion-dollar government bailout as recently as 2009. What was once known as ‘The City That Moto-vates Canada’ was shaken to its core.Unifor - the powerful national union representing the autoworkers - immediately went on a war footing.Launching a massive anti-GM media campaign, and calling for a boycott of GM vehicles, Unifor soon found an unlikely ally in rock superstar Sting, who – while in Toronto to perform in The Last Ship, his play about union struggles in England in the 1980s – stepped up to perform a solid

Sam Soko and Face2Face host David Peck talk about his new film Softie, the failure of the system, racism and violence, civil liberty and human rights, photo journalism, the idea of possibility and why you can’t empty a dirty river.TrailerSynopsis:Boniface “Softie” Mwangi has long fought injustices in his country as a political activist. Now he’s taking the next step by running for office in a regional Kenyan election. From the moment Boniface decides to run, telling his wife, Njeri, in passing with a hesitant laugh, he responds to each challenge with optimism. But running a clean campaign against corrupt opponents becomes increasingly harder to combat with idealism alone. And Boniface soon finds that challenging strong political dynasties is putting his family at risk. Should country really come before family, as he’s always believed?Softie is director and producer Sam Soko’s first feature documentary filmed over the course of five years. After meeting the character Boniface Mwangi, nicknamed ‘Softie” by his

Michelle Latimer and Face2Face host David Peck talk about her important new film Inconvenient Indian, monolithic ideas towards history, power and privilege, alternate histories, relationships with living things and making space for others.TrailerSynopsis:Métis/Algonquin filmmaker Michelle Latimer’s urgent documentary Inconvenient Indian dives deep into the brilliant mind of Thomas King, Indigenous intellectual, master storyteller, and author of the bestselling book The Inconvenient Indian, to shatter the misconception that history is anything more than stories we tell about the past.Latimer unpacks hundreds of years of history from a distinctly Indigenous point of view, creatively framing Thomas King’s critical journey back through the colonial narratives of North America with Coyote as our cabdriver. “Stories are all we are,” King tells us as he eloquently exposes the falsehoods of white supremacy and deftly punctures myths of Indigenous erasure to lay bare what has been extracted fr

Jennifer Abbott and Joel Bakan and Face2Face host David Peck talk about The New Corporation, economic values, lifting the veil, democracy and justice, authentic hope and why horror movies got it wrong.TrailerSynopsis:From Joel Bakan and Jennifer Abbott, filmmakers of the multi-award-winning global hit, The Corporation, comes this hard-hitting and timely sequel.The New Corporation reveals how the corporate takeover of society is being justified by the sly rebranding of corporations as socially conscious entities. From gatherings of corporate elites in Davos, to climate change and spiraling inequality; the rise of ultra-right leaders to Covid-19 and racial injustice, the film looks at corporations' devastating power. Countering this is a groundswell of resistance worldwide as people take to the streets in pursuit of justice and the planet's future.In the face of increasing wealth disparity, climate change, and the hollowing-out of democracy The New Corporation is a cry for social justice, deeper democracy, and

Christian Sparkes, Mark O’Brien and Face2Face host David Peck talk about Hammer family, wholeness and healing, personal crises, inclusion versus exclusion, relational shorthand and things you never should say.TrailerSynopsis:Parents will go to great lengths to protect their kids and that’s exactly what happens to a father and son in the new film Hammer. A father faces a personal crisis when he discovers his estranged son fleeing a botched drug deal. The two men embark on a violent odyssey that grapples with themes of fatherhood, family and fate.It’s the story of a young man that is put in a terrible position after a deal goes sideways – a deal between him, a young woman, and a local criminal. Fleeing for his life, he finds himself turning to the only person willing to help him at any cost—his father. With his family’s life in jeopardy, he and his dad have to figure out how to fix everything and bring it all home while dealing with a murderous criminal that is willing to get blood on his hands.The film stars&n

Joseph Kay and Face2Face host David Peck talk about Transplant family, trust and immigration, corrosive politics, starting over, universals found in the specific and important, quiet reminders.TrailerSynopsis:A charismatic refugee doctor who fled his native Syria to come to Toronto must overcome numerous obstacles to resume a career in emergency medicine. Transplant, created by Joseph Kay, premieres on NBC in September 2020. Dr. Bashir Bash Hamed (Hamza Haq), a Syrian doctor with battle-tested skills in emergency medicine, makes the difficult decision to flee his country with his younger sister Amira.With the hope of returning to a career in medicine, together Bash and his sister strive to build a life in Canada while managing the struggles that come with a new country. With life experiences and a medical background unlike his counterparts, Bash works to navigate a new environment and forge relationships after earning a coveted residency in the emergency department of a bustling Toronto hospital.Co-starring L

Agnieszka Holland’s and Face2Face host David Peck talk about her compelling and beautiful new film Mr. Jones, propaganda, polarization of the media, oppression, duty and responsibility and King Leopold’s Ghost.TrailerSynopsis:Agnieszka Holland’s thriller, set on the eve of WWII, sees Hitler’s rise to power and Stalin’s Soviet propaganda machine pushing their utopia to the Western world.Starring Peter Sarsgaard, James Norton and Vanessa Kirby this is an important and timeless story. It is history to be sure, but relevant today as it take on topics like the fake news, alternative realities, corruption of the media, cowardice of governments and indifference.An ambitious young journalist, Gareth Jones (Norton) travels to Moscow to uncover the truth behind the propaganda, but then gets a tip that could expose an international conspiracy, one that could cost him and his informant their lives. Jones goes on a life-or-death journey to uncover the truth behind the facade that would later inspire George Orwell’s semina

Damon Gameau and Face2Face host David Peck talk about climate change, fact based dreaming, micro grids, seaweed, shared truth and inertia, and why we need to leave our happy bubbles.TrailerMake sure you check into the vision for the film and how we’re going to get there. Head to the Campaign here.Synopsis:2040 is a hybrid feature documentary that looks to the future, but is vitally important now. The 2040 journey began with award-winning director Damon Gameau (That Sugar Film). Motivated by concerns about the planet his 4-year-old daughter would inherit, Damon embarked on a global journey to meet innovators and change makers in the areas of economics, technology, civil society, agriculture, education and sustainability. Drawing on their expertise, he sought to identify the best solutions, available to us now, that would help improve the health of our planet and the societies that operate within it. From marine permaculture to decentralised renewable energy projects, he discovered that people all over the worl

Tiyahna and Merryl-Royce and Face2Face host David Peck talk about Black Pioneers who have shaped Canada, counter narratives, systemic racism, history and their important new book Trailblazers.Head to the Kickstarter Campaign here.Synopsis:Trailblazers: The Black Pioneers Who Have Shaped Canada is a disruptive children’s book that introduces readers to Canada’s Black history through the brave, shocking and real-life stories of our country’s Black pioneers.This Canadian book features the incredible and under-told stories of over 40 Black trailblazers with representation across regions, time periods, professions, ethnicities and other intersections. Each short story is written in rhyme form and accompanied by beautiful illustrations so little ones are engaged while they read and learn.This hardcover anthology will be a beautiful family keepsake and a meaningful gift for young readers.With each short story carefully written as a poem, this book brings historical facts to life and is perfect fo

Inna Modja and Face2Face host David Peck talk about her new film The Great Green Wall, representation, climate refugees, new narratives, gender disparity, music, melody and hope and about a green wall that unites.Trailer hereFind out more about The Great Green Wall here and visit Inna Modja’s site to learn more about her music and her activism.“Shines a light on one of the world’s most ambitious, but unsung initiatives to tackle climate change”Variety MagazineSynopsis:Executive Producer Fernando Meirelles (Academy Award-Nominated Director of City of God & The Constant Gardener) and Malian musician-activist Inna Modja take us on an epic journey along Africa's Great Green Wall — an ambitious vision to grow an 8,000 km 'wall of trees’ stretching across the entire width of the continent to restore land and provide a future for millions of people.Traversing Senegal, Mali, Nigeria, Niger and Ethiopia, Modja follows the burgeoning Great Green Wall through Africa’s Sahel region — one of the most vulnerable places

Joe Pantoliano and Face2Face host David Peck talk about his new film From the Vine, existential crises, epiphanies, trust and loyalty, simple things, wine making, choice and risk taking and finding peace of mind.It’s one of the top 5 films in Canada right now!Trailer hereAnd watch the film on Google Play, Youtube or iTunes.Synopsis:A downtrodden man experiences an ethical crisis and travels back to his hometown in rural Italy to recalibrate his moral compass. There he finds new purpose in reviving his grandfather's old vineyard, offering the small town of Acerenza a sustainable future, and reconnecting with his estranged family in the process.From The Vine is a story about Italy, humour, life, love, wine, and how one man finds himself again in a world that had counted him out. From The Vine is based on the award-winning 2010 novel Finding Marco, by renowned author Ken Cancellara. The book was published in Canada and Italy, and it received several awards.About Joe:With more than 1

Marie Clements and Mozhdah Jamalzadah and Face2Face host David Peck talk about their new film Red Snow, ways of seeing, things we have in common, 10,000 words for snow and how racism happens everywhere.Trailer hereMore about the film here.And watch the film on Google Play, Youtube or iTunes.Synopsis:Dylan, a Gwich'in soldier from the Canadian Arctic, is caught in an ambush in Kandahar, Afghanistan. His capture and interrogation by a Taliban Commander releases a cache of memories connected to the love and death of his Inuit cousin, Asana, and binds him closer to a Pashtun family as they escape across treacherous landscapes and through a blizzard that becomes their key to survival.The Far North meets the Middle East in a journey of loss and rebirth that lays bare the land, blood ties, and two ancient cultures that collide to re-imagine a future born of 10,000 words for snow.About Mozhdah and Marie:Marie Clements has ignited her brand of artistry within a variety of mediums including film, TV, radio, and li

Ali Weinstein and Face2Face host David Peck talk about her new film #Blessed, mermaids, fear of rejection, authenticity, mega churches and loneliness and finding ourselves disenchanted with modern life.Trailer hereWatch #Blessed on CBC POV Docs here.Synopsis:C3 is an Evangelical church that opened in Toronto in 2013, quickly amassing a large following amongst the city’s young, hip and tattooed. #BLESSED offers an intimate look inside this fast-growing millennial church and follows the process of selling salvation in the 21st century as Pastor Sam and his team grow the church from two locations to three, living out their mission to save as many Torontonian souls as possible.While following Sam as he works to set up his newest church, the film also tells the stories of several of the church’s young members, who let us in on what compelled them to search for salvation. Aspiring pastor David works on a new and chaste relationship with his girlfriend Mona as he prepares to go to C3 College in Australia for a year.

Godfred and Marc and Face2Face host David Peck talk about their new film Above the Law, wellness checks and reform, choice and accountability in law enforcement, impunity and optimism and the importance of having a platform and sharing your voice.Trailer here.Above The Law, premieres on CBC Docs POV and CBC Gem. And learn more about Lost Time’s work here.Synopsis:In 2013, Godfred Addai-Nyamekye suffered a vicious attack at the hands of Constable Trevor Lindsay (a member of the Calgary Police Force), in a case of apparent racial profiling and unlawful detention. Despite Godfred’s formal complaint, Constable Lindsay remained on duty, and in 2015, violently assaulted a handcuffed man, Daniel Haworth, causing him traumatic brain injuries. Lindsey has yet to be charged in the assault of Addai nearly seven years later. A third incident, also in 2015, involves a wellness check that turned deadly for 27-year-old Anthony Heffernan, an unarmed man, in his hotel room, after being shot multiple times, including thre

Mia Donovan and Face2Face host David Peck talk about her new film Dope is Death, community acupuncture, police resistance, drug addiction, protest that leads to practical action, freedom from oppression and healthcare as a human right.TrailerAnd learn more about Mia and her work here.Synopsis:Dope is Death tells the story of how political radicals developed the first acupuncture detox clinic in America during the early 1970s. Under the leadership of Dr. Mutulu Shakur, stepfather of the late Tupac Shakur, Lincoln Detox became the first and only politically run drug treat program ever funded by the government.The clinic grew out of a militant occupation of the Lincoln Hospital by members of the Black Panther Party and the Young Lords who viewed heroin and methadone as weapons of chemical warfare waged on poor, black and Puerto Rican communities to pacify resistance. The clinic’s overt rejection of methadone maintenance and its deep political ties with black and Puerto Rican Nationalist groups directly confronte

Judith Helfand and Face2Face host David Peck talk about her new film Love and Stuff, Mothers, grief, defiance and resilience, living well and why we all need to do a stuff review.Watch the 10-minute version on the New York Times page here.And learn more about Judith and her work here.Synopsis:Seven months after helping her terminally ill mother die in home-hospice, filmmaker Judith Helfand becomes a “new old” single mother at 50. Overnight, she’s pushed to deal with her “stuff”: 63 boxes of her parents’ heirlooms overwhelming her office-turned-future-baby’s room, the weight her mother had begged her to lose, and the reality of being a half-century older than her daughter.Love & Stuff follows a set of universal, life-changing moments: death, birth, new life, the burden and blessing of your dead parent’s stuff, the insanity and exhilaration of being a new “old” single parent in your fifties and the possibility of transformation. Judith wirtes, “My parenting trajectory includes everything from the strug

David Hayward and Face2Face host David Peck talk about the status quo, the burden of structure, oppression, freedom, independence and religion, alternatives to the church, comics and graffiti, trust, truth and authenticity.Find out more about his comics and writing and the NakedPastor here.About David:David Hayward is the NakedPastor and he’s a graffiti artist on the walls of religion. He’s a former pastor turned cartoonist.He helps people deconstruct without the self-destruct. He helps people lose their faith without losing their minds. I help people undress their religion to the core essential of their own unique spirituality. I call this spiritual independence.He has a Masters in Theological Studies from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, a Diploma in Religious Studies and Ministry from McGill University in Montreal, and a Diploma in University Teaching from the University of New Brunswick. He served the church as a pastor for 30 years and left the ministry in 2010.Like all graffiti artists, NakedPastor