HOST A SCREENING

For your class, your work colleagues, or in your community.

We are committed to bringing BLK: An Origin Story into as many classrooms, corporate/professional spaces, and community settings as possible. Because this is a 4 part documentary that requires unpacking in a supportive environment, we have invested considerable time in creating resources and talk-back opportunities to accompany the film. We are pleased to offer a 30-page Educators Discussion Guide, Themed Clip Library, and opportunities to bring in Guest Speakers from the documentary series.

  • BLK: An Origin Story can be used as a conversation starter, a training tool, and a catalyst for change!

    The film can help us:

    • Create spaces for Black communities to connect, engage, heal and celebrate themselves.

    • Facilitate dialogue that provides understanding and insight about the dynamics of race, systemic inequity and the nuances of culture.

    • Challenge and address significant media misrepresentation, biases, and negative stereo-types of Black men and women

    • Inspire interracial conversations and build allyship around the themes explored in the film

    • Educate folks about damaging cultural appropriation trends like Black-fishing

    • Inspire intergenerational conversations between Black parents and children

    • Mentorship and Leadership Groups for Young Men and Women

    • Women Focused Support Groups and Organizations

    • Men Focused Support Groups and Organizations

    • Professional Associations and Corporate Collectives

    • EDI Initiatives + Programs

    • Black Rights and Advocacy Groups

    • Men's Groups

    • Post-Secondary Film and Media Studies, Cultural Studies, Gender Studies, Black History Departments

    • Middle and High School Educators

Available Resources & Support

  • Virtual Screening Room

    You will gain access to a password protected, commercial-free, online theater for your class or group to stream BLK: An Origin Story.

  • Educators' Guide

    A 30+ page resource written and reviewed by practicing educators and geared towards grade 7-12 students. The guide includes pre and post viewing activities, facilitator's tips, curriculum connections, glossary of terms, clip and quote selections with discussion prompts and useful resources.

  • Clip Library

    The 16 short clips in our clip library are referenced in the Educators' Guide and Community Discussion Guide but can also be used independently. Clips range in length and are categorized and titled by theme. Great bite-sized conversation starters for those who don't have time to screen the whole film, or to bring people back into one aspect of the film quickly and easily.

  • Guest Speakers

    Guest speakers for the film. Email info@hungryeyes.ca for more information.

  • Terms + Pricing

    Please refer Screening Options below for information on terms and conditions and pricing.

  • Become an Impact Partner

    Sponsor a screening! Consider making a financial gift to cover the cost of a set number of community screenings or educational resource packages for a set number of classrooms. We are looking for impact partners just like you! Email info@hungryeyes.ca

Available Resources & Support

  • You will gain access to a password protected, commercial-free, online theater for your class or group to stream BLK: An Origin Story.

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  • A 30+ page resource written and reviewed by practicing educators and geared towards grade 7-12 students. The guide includes pre and post viewing activities, facilitator's tips, curriculum connections, glossary of terms, clip and quote selections with discussion prompts and useful resources.

  • The 16 short clips in our clip library are referenced in the Educators' Guide and Community Discussion Guide but can also be used independently. Clips range in length and are categorized and titled by theme. Great bite-sized conversation starters for those who don't have time to screen the whole film, or to bring people back into one aspect of the film quickly and easily. Item description

  • Guest speakers for the film. Email info@hungryeyes.ca for more information.

  • Sponsor a screening! Consider making a financial gift to cover the cost of a set number of community screenings or educational resource packages for a set number of classrooms. We are looking for impact partners just like you! Email info@hungryeyes.ca

SCREENING OPTIONS

  • “5 Stars – It’s a required watch to fill in the gaps Canadian history classes have yet to fill.”

    Carolyn Maurciette, Rotten Tomatoes Approved Critic, MADE/NOUS

  • “It is a powerful, 4-part, one-hour documentary series that will deliver deeply compelling, previously unknown stories about Black people who have helped to shape Canada’s story.”

    Neil Armstrong, Jamaica Gleaner Magazine

  • “The four-part series delves into the stories of the unsung Black heroes who had a heavy hand in building this nation, never receiving their flowers. It explores their origins all across the country…”

    Tracey Moore, SLICE

  • “At Hungry Eyes Media we believe in creating opportunities for audiences to transition from passive viewers to engaged and active beneficiaries of content where they are inspired to feel, learn and do more.”

    Jennifer Holness, Director, Hungry Eyes Media

  • "Hosting a screening is a great opportunity to bring people together to watch this informative documentary series and to unpack and discuss together. This shared experience can help to further understanding of Black history in Canada. It’s a great community-building and learning opportunity."

    Natasha Henry, Historian

  • “5 Stars – It’s a required watch to fill in the gaps Canadian history classes have yet to fill.”

    Carolyn Maurciette, Rotten Tomatoes Approved Critic, MADE/NOUS

  • “It is a powerful, 4-part, one-hour documentary series that will deliver deeply compelling, previously unknown stories about Black people who have helped to shape Canada’s story.”

    Neil Armstrong, Jamaica Gleaner Magazine

  • “The four-part series delves into the stories of the unsung Black heroes who had a heavy hand in building this nation, never receiving their flowers. It explores their origins all across the country…”

    Tracey Moore, SLICE

  • “At Hungry Eyes Media we believe in creating opportunities for audiences to transition from passive viewers to engaged and active beneficiaries of content where they are inspired to feel, learn and do more.”

    Jennifer Holness, Director, Hungry Eyes Media

  • "Hosting a screening is a great opportunity to bring people together to watch this informative documentary series and to unpack and discuss together. This shared experience can help to further understanding of Black history in Canada. It’s a great community-building and learning opportunity."

    Natasha Henry, Historian