Episode 485 Richard Bell Brotherhood
Richard Bell and Face2Face host David Peck talk his new film Brotherhood, dignity and self sacrifice, putting others before ourselves, rites of passage, real boys and toxic masculinity. The film be will be available on the Super Channel in March 2020....
Episode 484 Peter Albrechtsen The Cave
Peter Albrechtsen and Face2Face host David Peck talk about Feras Fayyad's new film The Cave, sonic landscapes, fragility and fear, Syrian women in leadership, strength, resilience and sound as a storyteller. For more info about the film head here....
Episode 483 Heather Young Murmur
Heather Young and Face2Face host David Peck talk about her new film Murmur, loneliness, solitude and quiet desperation, relationships and our desire for love, inclusion and connection with others.Synopsis:Murmur follows Donna, a sixty-something year-old...
Episode 482 Dekel Berenson Anna
Dekel Berenson and Face2Face host David Peck talk about his beautiful new short film Anna, hard work and luck, politics and activism, child labour, allegory and truth and why movies should never just be entertaining.Synopsis:Anna, a middle-aged single...
Episode 481 Sophie Deraspe Antigone
Sophie Deraspe and Face2Face host David Peck talk about her new film Antigone, Greek tragedies, immigration and empathy, dignity, resistance and trusting and following your heart. Synopsis: Antigone is a moving, compassionate and beautiful story and it...
Episode 480 Karl Markovics Nobadi
Karl Markovics and Face2Face host David Peck talk about his new film Nobadi, national socialism, guilt, fear and shame, fairytales for grown ups, Ulysses and why freedom scares us. Synopsis: Heinrich Senft, a 93 year old, cranky pensioner, lives on a...
Episode 479 François Girard The Song of Names
François Girard and Face2Face host David Peck talk about his new film The Song of Names, history, remembrance, choices, mystery and discovery, film as music, the paradox of technology and musical, archeological digs. Synopsis:Martin Simmonds (Tim Roth)...
Episode 478 Yaron Zilberman & Yehuda Nahari Halevi
Yaron Zilberman, Yehuda Nahari Halevi and Face2Face host David Peck talk about their new film Incitement, the complicated history of the Middle East, justice, peace and racism, inclusion, war and the real cost of radicalization.Synopsis:“This rigorous...
Episode 477 Robert Fisk and Yung Chang
Robert Fisk and Yung Chang and Face2Face host David Peck talk about their new film This Is Not A Movie, fake news, our addiction to social media, complicity, a “dead language”, and something called, “apparent clarity.” Synopsis: For more than 40 years,...
Episode 476 Klaudia Reynicke & Barbara Giordano
Klaudia Reynicke Barbara Giordano and Face2Face host David Peck talk about their new film Love Me Tender, anti-superheroes, mental health issues, agoraphobia, connecting with others and the sometime difficult journeys we all seem to take.Synopsis:The...
Episode 475 August Diehl & Valerie Pachner & A Hidden Life
August Diehl and Valerie Pachner and Face2Face host David Peck talk about Terence Malik’s new film A Hidden Life, true love, pacifism and evil, truth and justice, taking an ethical stance and standing up to power.Synopsis:“..for the growing good of the...
Episode 474 Mahnaz Mohammadi & Farzad Park
Mahnaz Mohammadi, Farzad Pak and Face2Face host David Peck talk about their new film Son/Mother, activism, family, choices and women’s rights, tradition, values and storytelling, patriarchy, empathy and how things do change bit by bit, over time....
Episode 473 Crazy World & Wakaliwood
IGG Nabwana, VJ Emmie and Alan Ssali Hofmanis talk about their new film Crazy World, African storytelling, action films, traditions and taking chances and the super success of the Ugandan Wakaliwood.Synopsis:In the latest from Uganda’s gonzo action...
Episode 472 Fisher Stevens & Malcolm Venville And We Go Green
Fisher Stevens and Malcolm Venville and Face2Face host David Peck talk about their new film And We Go Green, the environment, Climate Change, eco-capitalists, Electric Cars, Formula E and social innovation.Synopsis:Formula E, the groundbreaking electric...
Episode 471 Jan Komasa & Corpus Christi
Jan Komasa and Face2Face host David Peck talk about his new film Corpus Christi, redemption and the power of communities to reconcile and restore, the Polish Bible Belt, shame, guilt and forgiveness and healing through others.“Komasa directs with an...
Episode 470 Steve Gamestar & Rebecca Snow
Rebecca Snow and Steve Gamestar and Face2Face host David Peck talk about their new film Cheating Hitler: Surviving The Holocaust, survivors guilt, meaningful history and the power of memory, pivotal moments in personal stories and why we never should...
Episode 469 John Walker and Aaron James – Assholes: A Theory
John Walker and Aaron James and Face2Face host David Peck talk about their new film Assholes: A Theory, the public good, economics and indifference, activism and authoritarianism, capitalism and greed, public spaces and shared prosperity. You Can Buy...
Episode 468 Coky Giedroyc – How To Build A Girl
Coky Giedroyc and Face2Face host David Peck talk about her new film How To Build a Girl, friendship, loyalty and family, discovery and how life unfolds in front of us in, real, messy and wonderful ways and the uncertain personal journeys we all seem to...
Episode 467 Shawney Cohen on Rat Park
Shawney Cohen and Face2Face host David Peck talk about his new Rat Park, addiction, mental health, context and environment, boredom and drug decriminalization and rats that meditate.Watch on CRAVE TV and for more info on the film head here.Synopsis:The...
Episode 466 Garin Hovannisian & Serj Tankian
Garin Hovannisian, Serj Tankian and Face2Face host David Peck talk about their new film I Am Not Alone, politics and protest, Armenia and the Velvet Revolution, citizen protests, activism, advocacy pessimism and hope.Synopsis:On Easter 2018, a man put...
Episode 462 Natasha Luckhardt and Town of Widows
Natasha Luckhardt and Face2Face host David Peck talk about her new film Town of Widows, human rights, public engagement and picket lines, trust in the system, workplace justice, and why evidence is rarely neutral.TrailerWatch here on CBC...
Episode 460 Adam Stein and Zach Lipovsky Freaks
Adam Stein and Zach Lipovsky and Face2Face host David Peck talk about their new film Freaks, permanent residency, science fiction with a conscience, perspective, fear and vision and how thematic elements in a story sneak up on you.TrailerSynopsis:A bold...
Episode 459 Steven Warshaw & Gabe Polsky Red Penguins
Steven Warshaw and Gabe Polsky and Face2Face host David Peck talk about their new film, Red Penguins, hockey, national pride, optimism and hope, cultural peculiarities, listening to others and capitalism run amok.Synopsis:Complete with gangsters,...
Episode 458 – Hugo Weaving Ben Lawrence Andrew Luri Bolude Watson Hearts and Bones
Hugo Weaving, Bolude Watson, Ben Lawrence, Andrew Luri and Face2Face host David Peck talk about their new film, Hearts and Bones, PTSD, relationships and hope, the power of community, the image and why finding our way home matters. Synopsis: War...
Episode 457 Jason Anderson TIFF 2019
Jason Anderson and Face2Face host David Peck talk about short form cinema, coming of ages stories, diversity, perspective, fresh new voices and some of the films to look out for at TIFF 2019 and why it’s a pretty good year for weird. TIFF is a...
Episode 456 Alan Zweig Coppers
Alan Zweig and Face2Face host David Peck talk about his new film Coppers, first responders, trauma, cop humour, guilt and PTSD, and why it’s time to finding ways to empathize with the other.Synopsis:In 2009 director Alan Zweig made A Hard Name, a film...
Episode 455 Collin Friesen & Sorry For Your Loss
Collin Friesen and Face2Face host David Peck talk about his new film Sorry For Your Loss, dark humor, how we deal with death, why the future matters and understanding your voice and craft and pushing back against societal norms.Synopsis:Marking Collin...
Episode 453 Thom Powers, TIFF & The Power of Story
Thom Powers and Face2Face host David Peck talk about documentary film, some of the films to look out for at TIFF 2019, empathy and social change, the politics of story and why Toronto is a special place.TIFF is a not-for-profit cultural organization...
Episode 450 This Is North Preston Garry James & Jaren Hayman
Jaren Hayman, Garry James and Face2Face host David Peck talk about This Is North Preston, racism, community, stereo types, opportunities and choices, what goes on behind closed doors and why there are no easy answers.Watch the movie on iTunes...
Episode 449 Judy Wood, Trevor Brisbin & Saint Judy
Judy Wood and Trevor Brisbin and Face2Face host David Peck talk about the new film Saint Judy, a nation of immigrants, justice, idealism and realism, transformation and truth, hope, security and why sometimes fighting back matters.In the US you can find...
Episode 448 Karen Stokkendal Poulsen
Karen Stokkendal Poulsen and Face2Face host David Peck talk about her new film On The Inside of A Military Dictatorship, democratic reform, compromise, trust and privilege, personal interest, corruption and power.Synopsis:The film tells the story of how...
Episode 447 Larry Weinstein & Propaganda
Larry Weinstein and Face2Face host David Peck talk about his new film Propaganda: The Art of Selling Lies, consumerism, art and persuasion, demagogues and Donald Trump, Che Guevara and why religion is the ultimate propaganda.Synopsis:In a world where...
Episode 446 Matthew O’Connor & Minnie Lane The Pick Up Game
Matthew O’Connor and Minnie Lane and Face2Face host David Peck talk about their new film The Pick Up Game, love, loneliness and money, relationships and empathy, self doubt and fear of rejection and why you shouldn’t bubble wrap your heart.Synopsis:The...
Episode 445 Nance Ackerman & Ariella Pahlke – Conviction
Nance Ackerman and Ariella Pahlke and Face2Face host David Peck talk about their new film Conviction, PTSD and trauma, responsibility, the vulnerable and marginalized and why prisons are not healing environments.Synopsis:Alarmed by the rising numbers of...
Episode 444 Lily Zepeda & Jack Sim & Mr. Toilet
Lily Zepeda and Jack Sim and Face2Face host David Peck talk about her new film Mr. Toilet, constipation of thought, passion and purpose, normalizing the toilet globally and why we can’t solve problems we don’t talk about.Synopsis:What do you get when...
Episode 443 Leilani Farha & Fredrik Gertten & PUSH
Leilani Farha and Fredrik Gertten and Face2Face host David Peck talk about their new film PUSH, advocacy and local economies, gentrification, landlords and real estate and capitalism run amok.Synopsis:Housing affordability is decreasing at a record...
Episode 442 Garry Keane & Andrew McConnell & Gaza
Garry, Andrew and Face2Face host David Peck talk about their new film Gaza, grace and humour, surfing and compromise, ordinary people and one-dimensional views of complex problems.Synopsis:It’s hard to imagine anybody living a normal life in the Gaza...
Episode 441 Ashley Brook & Adam Bunch & Canadiana
Ashley Brook, Adam Bunch and Face2Face host David Peck talk about the new web TV series Canadiana, meteorites and misconceptions, D’Arcy McGee, setting the record straight and why Canadian history isn’t boring. Synopsis: The myth-shattering group of...
Episode 440 Mark Pellegrino
Mark Pellegrino and Face2Face host David Peck talk about the art and craft of acting, self-assertion and exploration, ethics, intellectual curiosity, our education system, radical consistency, resonant human moments and why being yourself is hard...
Episode 439 Liam O Mochain Lost and Found
Liam O Mochain and Face2Face host David Peck talk about his delightful new film Lost and Found, true stories, real people and real conversations, the little things, and how everything might be connected. Synopsis: Lost & Found is 7 interconnecting...
Episode 438 Darlene Naponse Falls Around Her
Darlene Naponse and Face2Face host David Peck talk about her new film Falls Around Her, Mother Earth, silence, love and laughter, Indigenous storytelling, shared stories and the Seven Grandfathers Teachings. Synopsis: Falls Around Her follows Mary...
Episode 437 Fred Peabody & The Corporate Coup d’État
Fred Peabody and Face2Face host David Peck talk about his new film Corporate Coup d’État, power, oppression and democracy, corporatism, cash and control, compassion and the other and the Unconscious Civilization.Playing at Hot Docs 2019Synopsis:From...
Episode 436 On The Presidents Orders
James Jones and Olivier Sarbil and Face2Face host David Peck talk about their new film On The Presidents Orders, ego and vanity, trust and inconvenient complexities, the war on and drugs, poverty and activism.Playing at Hot Docs 2019Synopsis:From...
Episode 435 Waad al-Kateab and Edward Watts
Waad al-Kateab and Edward Watts and Face2Face host David Peck talk about their new film For Sama, Syria and justice, the strength of the human spirit, acts of resistance and a better future.Playing at Hot Docs 2019Synopsis:For Sama is an intimate...
Episode 434 Aisha Jamal & A Kandahar Away
Aisha Jamal and Face2Face host David Peck talk about her new film A Kandahar Away, urban and rural life, family dynamics and pride, war, staying present, honesty and openness and why family relationships need a whole lot of patiencePlaying at Hot Docs...
Episode 433 Leif Kaldor Something in the Air
Leif Kaldor and Face2Face host David Peck talk about the new film Something in The Air, Pollution as a global and invisible crisis, behavioral change, nano particles, hot spots and mental health and why air is the great equalizer. Something In the Air...
Episode 432 Torres & Clarkin & The Drawer Boy
Richard Clarkin and Arturo Pérez Torres and Face2Face host David Peck talk about their film The Drawer Boy, love, loyalty and friendship, memory and identity, and collaborative, collective creation.Synopsis It’s 1972 in rural Ontario. Angus and Morgan...
Episode 431 Jack Blum & Sharon Corder Reel Canada
Jack Blum, Sharon Corder and Face2Face host David Peck talk about Thom Thomson, the power of film, and the importance of literature, lack of access, National Film Day and why immigrants make the best Canadians.REEL CANADA is pleased to present the sixth...
Episode 429 Michael Dominic Clean Hands
Michael Dominic and Face2Face host David Peck talk about the ethics of cinéma vérité filmmaking, different versions of truth, poverty and white western development, empathy, curiosity and why the little things matter. Synopsis On March 17th 2019 Clean...
Episode 426 Blitz the Ambassador The Burial of Kojo
Blitz the Ambassador and Face2Face host David Peck talk about his new film The Burial of Kojo, African film making and story telling, magic and allegory, paradox, guilt and genetic memory and truthful moments.Streaming on Netflix, March 31st. Synopsis...