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 430 Bob Logan on Science & Copenhagen
Bob Logan and Face2Face host David Peck talk about the new play Copenhagen, complementarity, futurism, science for peace, wisdom over knowledge and having lunch with Neils Bohr. Find out more about Copenhagen and purchase tickets here. Synopsis Two tiny...
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 428 Rumeet Billan Who Do I Want To Become
Dr. Rumeet Billan and Face2Face host David Peck talk about her new bestselling book Who Do I Want to Become, Tall Poppy Syndrome, psychological capital, self-confidence, stress and tolerance and why we need to be comfortable in our own skin.Synopsis Who...
Episode 427 Bella Bathurst on Sound
Bella Bathurst and Face2Face host David Peck talk about her new book Sound: A Memoir of Hearing Lost and Found, murmurations, non-verbal cues, recognizing the moment, hearing loss, phantom smells, and ordinary miracles.Synopsis In this surprising and...
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...
Episode 425 – Claire Booth – The Achiever Fever Cure
Claire Booth and Face2Face host David Peck talk about her new book The Achiever Fever Cure, mood disorders, staying present, insomnia, losing weight and gratitude, meditation and how important it is to get out of own way.SynopsisIn a world obsessed by...
Episode 424 Melanie Wood Living in HOpe
Melanie Wood and Face2Face host David Peck talk about her new film Living in HOpe, people as people, human centered healthcare, learning to live with others and why you should never ye your hair grey.Living in HOpe-Trailer from Stranger Productions on...
Episode 423 Charles Officer and Invisible Essence
Charles Officer and Face2Face host David Peck talk about his new film Invisible Essence, the The Little Prince, the personal and universal, a return to childhood, imagination, mystery, wonder and the contemplation of sunsets.Now Playing! At the Carlton...
Episode 422 James Fell and the Holy Sh!t Moment
James Fell and Face2Face host David Peck talk about peak experiences, core identities and values, losing weight, eureka movements, the tortoise/hare approach to decision making, the fear of boredom and why science and self help should be...
Episode 421 David Taylor Beauty, Art & Grace
David Taylor and Face2Face host David Peck talk about the arts as a gift for everyone, Bono and U2, beauty and desire, a history of doubt, vehicles for Grace and why donuts are an uncomplicated food group. And check out this short film as it documents...
Episode 420 Brian Goldman The Power of Kindness
Brian Goldman and Face2Face host David Peck talk about his book The Power of Kindness, healthcare and shame, threats and anxiety, the big reveal, bonding with others and why empathy is a choice. Synopsis In The Power of Kindness, Goldman leaves the...
Episode 419 – Nadine Pequeneza and Next of Kin
Nadine Pequeneza and Face2Face host David Peck talk about her new film Next of Kin, community, addiction, child welfare in Canada, memory and hockey camps and why everyone has their own truth.TrailerSynopsis Filmmaker Nadine Pequeneza’s new documentary...
Robin Bicknell – The Genetic Revolution – Episode 418
Robin Bicknell and Face2Face host David Peck talk about The Genetic Revolution, Eugenics, selective breeding, our complex genetic relationships, ethical issues and changing another species.TrailerSynopsis The Genetic Revolution is a new, one-hour...
Hilde and Ylva Østby – Adventures In Memory – Episode 417
Hilde and Ylva Østby and Face2Face host David Peck talk about their fascinating new book Shakespeare, molecules, literature and neuroscience, the dark arts the imagination and why we should cherish memories. What makes us remember? Why do we forget? And...
Brigid Delaney – Wellmania – Episode 416
Brigid Delaney and Face2Face host David Peck talk about her new best selling book ‘Wellmania’, the pros and cons of the health industry, loneliness and fasting, community and connections, meditation and how sleep is free. About the Book:Cold-pressed...
Patricia Marcoccia & Shut Him Down Episode 415
Patricia Marcoccia and Face2Face host David Peck talk about her new film Shut Him Down: The Rise of Jordan Peterson, human rights and pronouns, fearful associations, differing worldviews and sacred ceremonies.Synopsis Shut Him Down: The Rise of Jordan...
Jawad Rhalib & When Arabs Danced – Episode 414
Jawad Rhalib and Face2Face host David Peck talk about his new film When Arabs Danced, stereotypes, the gender gap and the oppression of women, art, fundamentalism and culture and the power of knowledge.Synopsis ‘Writer, director, and journalist Jawad...
Naziha Arebi & Freedom Fields – Episode 413
Nazeha Arebi and Face2Face host David Peck talk about her new film Freedom Fields, Libya, the politics of religion, inspiration and empowerment, gender disparity, joy, fear and the love for life and stepping outside of the norm. Synopsis Filmed over...
Angel and Koen Mortier – Episode 412
Koen Mortier and Face2Face host David Peck talk about his new film ‘Angel,’ hysterical and honest love, fantasy and relationships, the fate of celebrity, addiction and the profound existential choices we all make. Synopsis A fateful encounter between a...
Alejandra Marquez Arbella and Ilse Salas – The Good Girls – Episode 411
Alejandra Marquez Arbella, Ilse Salas and Face2Face host David Peck talk about her new film ‘The Good Girls,’ sexual, historical and political context, choice and options, forced marriage and how the personal becomes universal. Synopsis A well-to-do...
Ash Mayfair & The Third Wife Episode 410
Ash Mayfair and Face2Face host David Peck talk about her new film ‘The Third Wife,’ sexual, historical and political context, choice and options, forced marriage and how the personal becomes universal. Synopsis In the late 19th century in rural Vietnam,...
Ann Shin & The SuperFood Chain – Episode 409
Ann Shin and Face2Face host David Peck talk about her important new film The Superfood Chain, ghetto gardens, sustainability, local versus fair trade, the butterfly effect and crossing into other cultures. Trailer Synopsis Are so called superfoods...
Tuva Novotny & Pia Tjelta – Episode 408
Tuva Novotny and Pia Tjelta and Face2Face host David Peck talk about her new beautiful and challenging new film Blind Spot, shock and grief, parenting, PTSD and dealing with guilt, blame and responsibility. Synopsis Swedish actor Tuva Novotny’s feature...
Rob Osborne & The Third Dive – Episode 407
Rob Osborne and Face2Face host David Peck talk about The Third Dive, blame over responsibility, journalistic integrity, the power of storytelling, sawfish sharks and the 3 values of an activist. Trailer Watch the Film here. Synopsis In his 37 years, Rob...
Tina Keeper and Don McKellar – Episode 406
Don McKellar and Tina Keeper and Face2Face host David Peck talk about their new film Through Black Spruce, residential school and family history, responsibility of Canadians, a lack of understanding and stories and truth. Synopsis The film was shot on...
Michael Del Monte and Janae Kroc – Episode 405
Michael Del Monte, Janae Kroc and David Peck talk about their new film Transformer, fear, pressure and identity, hateful and angry people, creating conversations and why this film has a heart.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGxUG3cC9MwSynopsisFrom white...
Camilla Henriksen – Episode 404
Camilla Henriksen and Face2Face host David Peck talk about her new film, childhood stories and neglect, mental health issues, secret dreams, parenting making choices and how we all have untapped resources of a particular sort.Synopsis In Camilla Strøm...
Silence of Others Episode 403
Almudena Carracedo, Robert Bahar, Chato and David Peck talk about their new film, empathy engines, recovering history, dictatorship, Spain, memory and the narrative of the people. Synopsis The Silence of Others reveals the epic struggle of victims of...
C. Hellsgård Episode 402
Carolina Hellsgård and Face2Face host David Peck talk about her gorgeous new film Endzeit (Ever After), faith in humanity, collective guilt, environmentalism and why having a positive view of the apocalypse is important. Synopsis Two years after the...
Carmel Winters Episode 401
Carmel and Hazel and Face2Face host David Peck talk about their beautiful new film Float Like A Butterfly, life as community, boxing as a metaphor, contradictions, laughter and the vicinity of truth. Synopsis From the producers of Once and Sing Street,...
Rithy Panh Episode 400
Rithy Panh and Face2Face host David Peck talk about his fascinating and engaging new film Graves Without A Name, Cambodia, trauma and memory, dignity and the story of life, possibilities, intangible grief and why it’s difficult to understand the soul....
Brock Cahill Episode 399
Brock Cahill Z and Face2Face host David Peck talk about Sharkwater Extinction, Rob Stewarts news film, enemies of sharks and activism, drift net fishing, policy changes and why sometimes it’s easier to like animals more than people. Synopsis...
Jeff Knoll Episode 398
Jeff Knoll and Face2Face host David Peck talk about listening, hopeful idealism and change, affordable housing, libraries, community service, Taylor Swift, 1930’s movies theatres and why municipal politics matters. Meet Jeff Knoll in His Words I have...
Baldvin Z Episode 397
Baldvin Z and Face2Face host David Peck talk about his new beautiful and challenging new film Let me Fall, drug addiction, responsibility, life changing moments, choice and why everything we do has a consequence that can affect others. Synopsis Drawing...
Gilmour-Smith Episode 396
Benjamin Gilmour, Sam Smith, and David Peck talk about the Toronto International Film Festival premiere of Jirga and how one soldier’s journey takes him back to Afghanistan to right a wrong.
Michael Klein Episode 395
Dr. Michael Klein and Face2Face host David Peck talk about his new book Dissident Doctor and why he has sometimes been called a lifelong gadfly. They touch on role models, mentorship, healthcare, ambiguity and equity and why listening is the essence of family practice.