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Parade: Queer Acts of Love & Resistance

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Parade: Queer Acts of Love & Resistance captures pivotal moments that sparked Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ movement, honoring the activists and elders whose resistance led to the rights we have today. Through rarely seen archival footage and first-person accounts, audiences are brought to the frontlines of the struggle. From police raids to early drag shows, community organizing to the House of Commons--the complex history of the country's diverse communities is brought to life. Key milestones illustrate the power of taking it into the streets and underscore how easily the rights we've fought for can be revoked, making the documentary essential viewing for all Canadians. Unflinching, bold, enraging, hopeful; Parade is a vital new chapter in the queer canon.

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Dorothy Woodend The Tyee (British Columbia) Parade is a celebration of the deep social change that foundationally changed the country thanks to the courage and hard work of the community leaders and activists who bared it all to build a better world. Jun 24, 2025 Full Review Andrew Parker The Gate Like many films that try to cram a lot of history into a minimal amount of time, this latest work from veteran filmmaker Noam Gonick could stand from a bit more breadth, but the stories contained within are ones that bear repeating and remembrance. Rated: 6/10 Apr 28, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Noam Gonick

Director

Tim McCaskell

Self

Alexander Chapman

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Sven Robinson

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Richard Fung

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Noam Gonick

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Synopsis Parade: Queer Acts of Love & Resistance captures pivotal moments that sparked Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ movement, honoring the activists and elders whose resistance led to the rights we have today. Through rarely seen archival footage and first-person accounts, audiences are brought to the frontlines of the struggle. From police raids to early drag shows, community organizing to the House of Commons--the complex history of the country's diverse communities is brought to life. Key milestones illustrate the power of taking it into the streets and underscore how easily the rights we've fought for can be revoked, making the documentary essential viewing for all Canadians. Unflinching, bold, enraging, hopeful; Parade is a vital new chapter in the queer canon.
Director
Noam Gonick
Producer
Justine Pimlott
Screenwriter
Noam Gonick, Noam Gonick
Production Co
National Film Board of Canada
Genre
Documentary, History, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 36m